[kool_kid]

Guys,

do we have any examples of guys with 640, 650 scores making it to ISB in the previous years ? im curious to know what kind of background they were having.

[speaks]

Any idea when the R2 admit results for 2008 would be out. had my interview on 28 Dec`07.

thx

[lucky_4_honey]

Hi,

I am planning to attend CAT for the 1st time in NOV 09. Now I am a Software engineer with work experience of 36 months. My current pay is around 7.5 lakhs per annum + bonus / variable.
I am working with a very prestigious European investment bank for last 7 months (amongst top 3 in Europe). I am completely bored with IT job. So now seriously want to change my job profile and want to do MBA by this year itself. I am looking for a more functional role (BA/Senior BA), am really pissed with ma present role.

Following is my profile.
Academic Profile:

10th - 70%
12th - 58%
B.E(IT) - 65% (from non IIT / NIT , but amongst top 5 colleges in state)

Got many prizes in my previous job. Certificates in technical competencies (oracle,microsoft).

Work Profile:
1st company - 12 months (start up company)
2nd company - 17 months (Cambridge Solutions , tier 2 IT company)
3rd company - 7 months (amongst top 3 investment banks in Europe , overall 15 globally)

Extra Curricular:
Swimming , Cricket , I create web portals free lance.


Started my Cat prep by April. I am strong in VA. So working hard in Quants and DI , hope to be in commando mode come this November. Planning to take GMAT as well.

But since I can attempt only this year due to personal reasons plz let me know if ISB would be suitable and what is the placement scope at ISB, a decent package (around 15 lakhs pa, I guess if I continue with my job I would be earning around 10 lakhs pa. in the 2 years).
What is the GMAT score required to get a call from ISB. Would my profile be suitable? I would be applying for ISB , so when do we get forms ?

Just want to be sure so that I won’t regret my decision after 2 years.

Thanks in advance!

[indianaks]

mate, ur profile looks pretty common.
applicants with IT background are in plenty.
keep ur fingers crossed and all the best.

[pd0483]

[QUOTE=subodh_iit;704591]Well If u r confident about ur profile and Academic record, you can still scrap through to ISB. However it is a bit difficult.

The important point is Try applying in Round 1. In Round 2 with such a low GMAT chances are very slim.

Now I will share profiles of some of my friends who got accepted into ISB this year if that can help you make a decision.

1. GMAT - 760 Work-Ex 2 years (IT-M) Acads - Average Selected R1

2. GMAT - 660 Work-Ex 6 years (IT-M) Acads - Average Rejected R2

3. GMAT - 680 Work-Ex 2 years (Finance-F) Acads - Good Accepted R2

4. GMAT - 720 Work-Ex 2 years (IT-M) Acads - Avg Rejected R2

5. GMAT - 690 Work-Ex 2 years (IT-M) Acads - Good Accepted R1

[How do you define good and average acads?]

[goldenirony]

hey buddy - lemme say I am not surprised to see so many ppl in sort of the same situation....

WRT to ISB - would want to wish you good luck! Unfortunately, you (like me) fall into this huge pool of techies that apply in thousands. I would not be surprised even if folks with a 700 are not even called for interviews (though GMAT is not the sole criteria...)

If you are flexible about where you want to work, maybe you should also consider some EU bschools. The expenses are not too high compared to ISB fees, plus they are 1 yr programs too.

In India too, there are some more 1 yr programs - but afaik most of them need 5 yrs work-ex. Hope this helps - and gud luk again...

-goldenirony

Originally Posted by lucky_4_honey

Hi,

I am planning to attend CAT for the 1st time in NOV 09. Now I am a Software engineer with work experience of 36 months. My current pay is around 7.5 lakhs per annum + bonus / variable.
I am working with a very prestigious European investment bank for last 7 months (amongst top 3 in Europe). I am completely bored with IT job. So now seriously want to change my job profile and want to do MBA by this year itself. I am looking for a more functional role (BA/Senior BA), am really pissed with ma present role.

Following is my profile.
Academic Profile:

10th - 70%
12th - 58%
B.E(IT) - 65% (from non IIT / NIT , but amongst top 5 colleges in state)

Got many prizes in my previous job. Certificates in technical competencies (oracle,microsoft).

Work Profile:
1st company - 12 months (start up company)
2nd company - 17 months (Cambridge Solutions , tier 2 IT company)
3rd company - 7 months (amongst top 3 investment banks in Europe , overall 15 globally)

Extra Curricular:
Swimming , Cricket , I create web portals free lance.


Started my Cat prep by April. I am strong in VA. So working hard in Quants and DI , hope to be in commando mode come this November. Planning to take GMAT as well.

But since I can attempt only this year due to personal reasons plz let me know if ISB would be suitable and what is the placement scope at ISB, a decent package (around 15 lakhs pa, I guess if I continue with my job I would be earning around 10 lakhs pa. in the 2 years).

What is the GMAT score required to get a call from ISB. Would my profile be suitable? I would be applying for ISB , so when do we get forms ?

Just want to be sure so that I won’t regret my decision after 2 years.

Thanks in advance!