At Menlo Coaching, we’ve had strong results working with Indian applicants from elite
backgrounds—particularly those at large family businesses, private equity and venture capital firms, or
other high-end employers.
But we want to be upfront:
We’re not the best fit for every Indian applicant.
Our pricing is significantly higher than local firms—and may be out of reach based on typical Indian
salaries.
We focus on a small subset of Indian applicants and do not have broad admissions data across the entire
applicant pool.
If you’re currently working for a top-tier family business, PE/VC fund, or similar organization…
…and you think you may be a fit for our services, feel free to reach out directly at [email protected].
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We often recommend MBA Crystal Ball, one of the most established and trusted MBA admissions consulting
firms in India.
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— Apoorva: 10 applications, 9 interviews, 6 admits, $250K in scholarships
The real estate program in Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina is truly top-notch. If you’re interested in real estate programs, you owe it to yourself to look into what UNC Kenan-Flagler has to offer in this regard. They currently place 12% of their students in real estate, the highest rate of any major MBA program.
In addition to real estate, Kenan-Flagler also has great placement in investment banking in both the regional center of Charlotte, NC, and in New York. Through UNC’s Finance Development Program, you can choose to develop the skills needed to succeed in a career in investment banking or any other area of corporate finance.
A third factor to keep in mind when considering UNC Kenan-Flagler is that they have been generous in giving out merit-based scholarships in recent years. Approximately 30% of their students receive merit-based fellowships to cover part or all of their tuition. Some of these fellowships are also open to international students.
The UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA curriculum is distributed across four modules over the fall and spring of years one and two. Each module contains seven weeks of instruction. By following the core curriculum, students build a strong foundation in several business areas, including Data Analytics and Decision Making, Global Economics, Ethics, Corporate, and Individual Responsibility, and Business Strategy. Students choose from a wide range of electives starting in module three of the first year of the MBA. Each year, Kenan-Flagler changes 10% of its elective course offerings in order to maintain a focus on current business topics. Some of the subject areas with regular course offerings are Family Business, Real Estate, Capital Markets and Investments, Healthcare, and Entrepreneurship.
Majors
UNC Kenan-Flagler does not require students to declare an official major as part of their degree. However, the program offers the following 12 concentration areas for students to choose from to help them shape their elective coursework.
Capital Markets and Investments
Consulting
Corporate Finance
Data, Digital Analysis and Technology
Energy
Entrepreneurship
Family Enterprise
Healthcare
Marketing
Operations Management
Real Estate
Sustainable Enterprise
Experiential Learning Programs
The experiential learning program at Kenan-Flagler provides a variety of ways in which students can gain experiences outside of the classroom during the two years of their MBA. Students can implement their consulting skills through the Student Teams Achieving Results group. In addition, students can also get involved with student-managed funds.
Besides exchange programs where students can spend time abroad at one of UNC Kenan-Flagler’s partner institutions, the program includes other global opportunities, including the option of participating in a global elective, where students can learn about a different culture and economy in greater detail.
Other MBA Formats
In addition to the full-time MBA, the UNC Kenan-Flagler offers multiple MBA programs, such as Evening Executive, Weekend Executive, Charlotte Executive, and Online MBA.
Video Resources on UNC Kenan-Flagler Academics
UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA Application
The latest application requirements set by the Kenan-Flagler MBA admissions office are described below.
Essays
Here are the prompts for Kenan-Flagler’s most recent application:
Essay 1 is required. Your response should be no longer than 500 words, upload file and should address the following questions: Please respond to the questions below that will assist us in learning more about you.
What are your immediate career goals and how will you benefit from earning an MBA at Kenan-Flagler Business School?
As the business world continues to evolve, circumstances can change and guide you in a different direction. Should your goals that you provided above not transpire, what other opportunities would you explore?
Essay 2 is required. Your response should be no longer than 500 words, upload file and should address the following question:
Reflect on a project or initiative you were involved in that had a significant positive impact on a community, organization, or individual. How did this experience shape your sense of responsibility as a future leader dedicated to making a difference in the world?
Essay 3 is optional. We encourage you to tell us more about who you are so we can get to know you as a person and potential member of the Carolina community. Use this essay to convey information that you may not have otherwise been able to in the application. Your response should be no longer than 200 words, upload file. Optional Topics:
Personal or professional accomplishments
Interests and passions
Gaps in work experience or inconsistent academic performance
UNC Kenan-Flagler offers two interview options: an open interview option and an invite-only option. Open interviews take place on campus in September and October. All interviews are conducted by a member of the Admissions Committee. For the open interview option, you must schedule your interview at least nine days in advance of the appointment. Although a completed application is not required before the interview, you are required to start your application before the interview appointment. If you choose the invite-only route, you may conduct your interview on-campus, off-campus, or via a webcam.
Kenan-Flagler’s curriculum has a strong emphasis on experiential learning, including the STAR (Student Teams Achieving Results) program, where you will get the opportunity to work with real companies to help them solve business programs.
12% placement into real estate with a terrific real-estate program.
Navigate the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA program with the support of experienced MBA consulting professionals who can offer personalized guidance to enhance your candidacy. Learn more about our consulting offerings to maximize your chances of acceptance.
*All data retrieved from the UNC Kenan Flagler MBA Program webpages, unless otherwise stated.
Maya Parikh Gandhi
Sr. Admissions Consultant
Education: BA
With experience as a management consultant in big tech and manufacturing, plus time as a lobbyist in European Parliament, Maya takes a message-focused, pragmatic approach to the admissions process, looking at how each point on your resume advances your case and highlights the qualities AdComs want to see.
