ISB 2008 - Interviews and Admits

[EvilZombie]

Originally Posted by ShrutiNarayan

Hi bornforyou,

My profile:
IT engg (Mumbai Univ) : 61.3%
Work ex: 21 months (Syntel +TCS(currently))

I wanna apply for R1 of ISB.
I havent yet taken my GMAT.

Two questions:
1. Do u think takin my GMAT on 10th Sept is taking chances with the R1 application..
Is it too late? Considering that by date, I will have all my essays and reccos ready? And apply right on the D day i.e. on 10th?

2. I have just shifted companies.. It is highly unlikely that I get a recco from someone at my new job... Can I get a recco from my lead at the prev job?

BTW... wats "DING" .. A novice as u can see....
Thanks !!!
Shruti....

Shruthi .. If I had been in your position I think I would consider applying for R2.
That would have given me time for GMAT, essays and to prove myself at TCS. Applying late but with a better profile would have been my bet. But if you have it in you to apply for R1 with an equally compelling package then go ahead ..shoot.

It has to be a decision based on your strengths and self assesment.

ATB
-EZo

[EvilZombie]

Originally Posted by ajnsit

Hey guys,

I too am applying to ISB this year. Got dinged last year and trying my luck again The threads mentioned by bornforyou and dhamby were getting a bit stale so this thread is a good initiative.. Time to recharge the batteries!

My profile -
GMAT - 780 & 6
Work Ex - (IT) 2+ years
Extra Currics - Decent
Acads - Average
Long term goal - Entrepreneurship

In many ways I'm glad I did not get through last year - The work exp I'm getting right now is invaluable

-- Anupam Jain

Man That is an awesome score.
Guess you must have prepared for CAT??

ATB for your app.
-EZo

[bornforyou]

Originally Posted by EvilZombie

Thanks for the numbers!!



Sorry, My fault that I did not clearly state what I meant by "special focus unlike a few foriegn BSchools. " I find that many schools incorporate courses like Strategic Modeling, Business Dynamics, Competitive Analysis, Forecasting etc in their curriculum. A few schools even provide a practical course on strategy where the team of students provides consulting services to a few organizations. But such features are not a part of the ISB curriculum. Also ISB does not have an internship unlike a 2 year MBA. I understand that the pace of learning at ISB is very hectic and cannot incorporate everything that a 2 year MBA does. Also to be honest, I just 'think' these courses are important because of their regular appearance in the curriculum of many schools. My apprehension is that the recruiters should not consider the course at ISB to be lacking in depth and offer positions that may not be on par with students foreign Bschool students. I know I am being picky and thinking a little further down the lane but this might be the last time I might be sitting inside a classroom and want to make the most of this oppurtunity . I understand the quantity of the offers is good but request you to please give your comments on the quality?

Thanks for your time and patience.
-Ezo

Good questions, I should say. But what makes you think that strategy, modelling, competitive analysis and forecasting are not in ISB curriculum. And for your information ISB has a practicum called ELP(experiential learning program) where students work with a selected organization and help them strategize. Several marquee companies have had their India entry plans strategized by ISB students in the past and if everthing goes fine I shd be starting in one very soon. But it is true that everything is compressed within the 1 year at ISB. So consider ISB only if you are prepared to slug it out. And finally I guess it is a good virtue to be picky. After all it is a lifetime investment bud

[EvilZombie]

Good questions, I should say.

Thanks

But what makes you think that strategy, modelling, competitive analysis and forecasting are not in ISB curriculum.

Well I did not find subjects by these names in the curriculum of ISB - neither in the 4 semesters of core courses nor in the Electives list. I tried to understand the content of the above mentioned courses and match it with the description of each course branded under Strategy. And frankly speaking, got exhausted and exasperated with the amount of work that had to be done. So took the easier route of putting a post in forum so that someone conversant with these subjects can comment

And for your information ISB has a practicum called ELP(experiential learning program) where students work with a selected organization and help them strategize. Several marquee companies have had their India entry plans strategized by ISB students in the past

Bingo!! This is what I wanted. The thing that I missed. Think I saw ELP but confused it with LDP. Case of a miss because of oversight.

and if everthing goes fine I shd be starting in one very soon.

ATB!!

But it is true that everything is compressed within the 1 year at ISB. So consider ISB only if you are prepared to slug it out. And finally I guess it is a good virtue to be picky. After all it is a lifetime investment bud

I made it out from all the blogs . Guess these are the kind of words that drive a person to ask more questions. Thanks

-EZo

[ajnsit]

Originally Posted by ash34

A 780 not enough to hurdle the barrier!! Well, I'm sure you'd crack it with ease this time. Good luck...

Well I'm certainly keeping my fingers tightly crossed Thanks for the encouraging words


-- Anupam

[ajnsit]

Originally Posted by EvilZombie

Man That is an awesome score.
Guess you must have prepared for CAT??

ATB for your app.
-EZo

Nope! I have never given CAT. Decided long back that all that word list rattofication is beyond my abilities

Thanks for the wishes EZo!

-- Anupam

[ajnsit]

Hi all, could anyone recommend some interview coaching centers in Delhi geared towards MBA aspirants?

Assuming one gets through to the interview stage in ISB, is it worth getting some "professional" help for interview prep? What do you guys think?

-- Anupam

[bornforyou]

Originally Posted by EvilZombie

Thanks

Well I did not find subjects by these names in the curriculum of ISB - neither in the 4 semesters of core courses nor in the Electives list. I tried to understand the content of the above mentioned courses and match it with the description of each course branded under Strategy. And frankly speaking, got exhausted and exasperated with the amount of work that had to be done. So took the easier route of putting a post in forum so that someone conversant with these subjects can comment

Bingo!! This is what I wanted. The thing that I missed. Think I saw ELP but confused it with LDP. Case of a miss because of oversight.

ATB!!

I made it out from all the blogs . Guess these are the kind of words that drive a person to ask more questions. Thanks

-EZo

Thanks. But you seem to be a really evil one !

[shrek_05]

Hey ppl...

Im working on the essays and the second one has me a bit stumped. A million dollars or knighthood..and why?
How do you approach this? what kind of thought process needs to go behind it? Any pointers and tips from anyone to get my creative juices flowing pls?

cheers!!

[EvilZombie]

Originally Posted by shrek_05

Hey ppl...

Im working on the essays and the second one has me a bit stumped. A million dollars or knighthood..and why?
How do you approach this? what kind of thought process needs to go behind it? Any pointers and tips from anyone to get my creative juices flowing pls?

cheers!!

1. Think what you would choose.
2. Think why you would choose the 'what'
3. Think of instances in your life that have made you think the 'why' way.

I think presenting these issues itself will consume the 300 words.
Hope I got some creative juice to trickle ..if not flow

ATB.
-EZo