ISB 2008 - Interviews and Admits

[Rishika14]

Originally Posted by najmuddin

Hi Rishika,
Thanx for the great explanation. It sure does help

But I have one doubt... you have said that the evaluation letter can be sent before the application portal opens. Does this mean that evaluation letter format will be made available before the opening of the admission process?

And also, I guess the questions asked in the evaluation letter cannot vary much every year, they have to be more or less similar. So wouldn't getting the format now and letting the recommender fill it will be helpful? bcoz, this way i can be in touch with him during the form filling...

Thanx once again
Najmuddin

No by tht i meant that once the application portal opens, you have 3 things to fill and send
1. Evaluation letter 1
2. Evaluation letter 2
3. Application form consisting of essays and scanned versions of your documents

The deadline assuming is xx-xx-xx, you can send the evaluations before you send the application form. That means suppose your evaluator has completed the reco letter, he can send it out BEFORE you send out the application-all these 3 things need not go out together. This I think is done cuz the letters are independent of your applications and can be sent out without your intervention by the employer. You can continue to spend time on ure essays.
For instance- my deadline was Nov 15th. My evaluator completed the Reco on Nov 11th and sent it thru his email id to ISB. I continued to fill in my essays and sent my application on Nov 15th's noon.

Phew! Thats the explanation. Hope iv done justice this time

[Rishika14]

Originally Posted by najmuddin

Hi Rishika,
Thanx for the great explanation. It sure does help

But I have one doubt... you have said that the evaluation letter can be sent before the application portal opens. Does this mean that evaluation letter format will be made available before the opening of the admission process?

And also, I guess the questions asked in the evaluation letter cannot vary much every year, they have to be more or less similar. So wouldn't getting the format now and letting the recommender fill it will be helpful? bcoz, this way i can be in touch with him during the form filling...

Thanx once again
Najmuddin

As far as the questions go, just like its recommended not to try and preempt what the interviewers can ask in an interview, its best not to assume ISB lacks creativity in terms of questions lol.
Every year brings new candidates and a new database and learning curve for the school as well. They might have realised there are additional details they would like to ask the evaluator next year based on this year's output and gaps they felt. To ask your employer to fill these questions and then realise they have changed mite irritate your boss for the double work he needs to do.
You can always inform him now and then contact him once after the portal opens to confirm if he is in a position to send the recommendation before the deadline and provide his name in your application.

While its best to let your evaluator fill in the form independently without any influence, its a subjective thing and you can always ask him for an appt and go visit him to discuss certain points and events you think are significant to mention in the reco. Suggest you dont make him fill a form now with the risk of making him repeat the task. You can inform him and then follow it up with a phone call,email, meeting to discuss once you sure of the questions. Your call at the end of the day

[isbisb]

hi
all
i am going to start my preparation for gmat & am planning to give it in 2-3 months.
presently i am working with honeywell banglore.
can any one guide me regarding online tests and any good coaching institute here.
please help.






Round 1 of the admit process for ISB starts on 2nd July.

I am starting this thread for interested applicants to discuss the various aspects of admission process and to help out each other.

To start with, my profile -

GMAT - 670 (4.5 in AWA)
Work Ex- 4 yrs
Extra Circullar - Good
Interested to specialize in Finance.

ISB admission procedure can be found at -
Apply - Indian School of Business (ISB)

I checked some of the older threads that can be used as a reference -
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/b-scho...nd-beyond.html

Lets get this discussion rolling over the next few months !!
All the best to everyone.[/quote]

[darthcoder]

^ This is the thread you should be looking for

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/29126-isb-2009-aspirants-17.html (ISB 2009 Aspirants)

No?

[NJ_dude]

Hi Kanchandani
I need your advise.
I have done MBA specilizing in Banking from Texas. With 4 yrs of work exp in US on Finance It side as a functional person, and 3 yrs of managing our own business. I want to apply for ISB and yet to take GMAT. WIth good extra curriculars and low acads, what is your opinion, as my GMAT should be and over all strategy should be, I am sure they will ask me why second MBA?

Many thanks in advance

[nycguy]

Hi,

I have a query and appreciate somebody helping me in this regard.
I've completed my Btech in 2006. I had a offer in hand before I passout.
but, there was a gap of about 6 months before I joined my job.
In the mean while, I joined our college as a member of the faculty training
students for campus selections and later teaching academic subjects for about
6 months. Now, my question is, can I use that teaching exp 4 applying to ISB?
Will they consider it? How do i need to explain it?

[rajibsam]

Originally Posted by nycguy

Hi,

I have a query and appreciate somebody helping me in this regard.
I've completed my Btech in 2006. I had a offer in hand before I passout.
but, there was a gap of about 6 months before I joined my job.
In the mean while, I joined our college as a member of the faculty training
students for campus selections and later teaching academic subjects for about
6 months. Now, my question is, can I use that teaching exp 4 applying to ISB?
Will they consider it? How do i need to explain it?

Please put your query in the ISB 2009 thread.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/intern...aspirants.html (ISB 2009 Aspirants)

[Dipesh Kaura]

Hi,

I ma Dipesh, having 5+ years of work ex in IT Sales( Hardware).
I have done my Diploma in electronics as well a my BE, Hoewever, I do not have acads that I can boast of.
10th Std-- 69%
Diploma -- 65%
BE (elctro) --54%

I have been in Mumbai all throughout.

Furthter I plan to take my GMAT and appear for ISB.
My Query:

• I would like to have some tips and strategies that I can adapt for my GMAT preparation
• What are the kind of books / literature that i should refer for GMAT.
• Can someone shed some light as what would be the eligible score to get a call from ISB?
• And finally, do you feel that I am eligible for ISB at all?

please revert with your view points and responses

Regards,
Dipesh

[vsbadri]

@Dipesh,

Please put your query in the ISB 2009 thread.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/intern...aspirants.html (ISB 2009 Aspirants) (ISB 2009 Aspirants)

@Mods can we have this thread closed please.

--Badri--

[sunilnprabhu]

Hi Badri,

I have written to ISB for a feedaback on my application but I havent recieved any yet. I had a ding []
Any ideas when I can expect the feedback to come.

Cheers!!
Sunil.