ISB 2009 Aspirants

[just4anshul]

Nitin,

The best time to take GMAT would be in July/Aug. This will give you ample time to apply to schools in their first round of applications Sep/Oct. I am not sure which certificates you are talking about? FInancial Ones?

[VJ14]

Originally Posted by sssiva03

Hi PGs,

I think this is the right time to start this new and fresh thread for all the PGs who aspire to join ISB 2009 batch.

The apping process will start somewhere around july. In that case, this should be the right time for any aspirant to start preparing for his GMAT.

Let it be anywhere from writing GMAT to Application processes, post you queries here and get it answered.

I hope the current ISB PGs will also help us reach our goal.

HI M NEW 2 DIS SO CN U TELL ME WAT XACTLY IS THE PROCEDURE 4ISB N IS IT NECESSARY 2 HV WORK X?

[pankajgaldhar]

Originally Posted by sssiva03

Hi PGs,

I think this is the right time to start this new and fresh thread for all the PGs who aspire to join ISB 2009 batch.

The apping process will start somewhere around july. In that case, this should be the right time for any aspirant to start preparing for his GMAT.

Let it be anywhere from writing GMAT to Application processes, post you queries here and get it answered.

I hope the current ISB PGs will also help us reach our goal.

Hello there, what would be ideal score for ISB & how much min years of experiece is needed for ISB? Thanks in advnace

[shail_2008]

Originally Posted by just4anshul

@Shail

You have a good profile. You should take your GMAT when you feel you are best prepared for it. I would suggest July/Aug as a good time to take GMAT. that way you have time to work on R1 applications. The earlier you apply the better it is....

It really depends on every individual so as to how much time each requires. I prepared for 2 months and got a 710. So thats a question you will have to answer yourself.

I would say take a diagnostic test to see where you stand. Once you start preparing you will know better that how much preparation you need before you can get a 700+

Anshul

Thanks, Just4Anshul. Could you please also suggest me an offline or online diagnostic test which I can appear to know where I stand.

-Shail

[shail_2008]

Originally Posted by rits_07

Hi folks!!!
First my profile

MBA ICFAI Hyd 05 - 9.2 CGPA
BE Mumbai Uni 03- 63%
XII Hyd 99- 90%
X ICSE 97- 75%

decent extra curricular during MBA - have 6 awards from 3 different management fests but almost nil before that.

Three years of work ex in a mid size IT MNC in consulting, current designation is Senior Consultant. Two years international experience in Malaysia 1.2 years and US 1 year, will be 2 years in US by the time I might join ISB. Since last two years have performed lead roles in SCM domain.

A member of quiz club and social help group in my organization, have been quiz master and spent many hours in various NGO.Also participated in sports events in my company.

I have been contemplating things over the last few months on ways to advance career and get into strategic IT/SCM consulting or Delivery/Account Management and ISB seems to be my best shot at being able to make this transition. The above goals are not frozen but might change or get streamlined if I join ISB. I have only considered IIMA PGPex other than ISB but have not given it a serious thought yet.

My decision on giving ISB a shot is firm and have started working on taking GMAT around june.

My questions to other friends out there are
- Minimal GMAT score to assume I might get a call for interview
- Where do I stand in terms of diversity since my job is not core technical but still involves working with a software product and managing technical deliverables apart from domain related work.. This comes from the fact that IT industry sends the max number of applicants to ISB .
-How many people in current/previous ISB batches are previous MBAs and how does it enhance/reduce my chances or what different will the AdCom do to evaluate my profile compared to non MBA grads.
-Co09 admits and Co08 outgoing alumni could you give us any numbers/estimate of applicants and batch size which ISB is planning for Co10.

Any other views/advice are appreciated.
TIA
Rits

Hi, Rits! First thing first. IMHO your profile is very impressive with a right mix of extra curriculars with WorkEx. Having said that, I would also like to point out that though there is no cut-off or written-rule for entry into ISB, a decent 700+ score (in conjunction with Work Ex & Extra Curric) makes a good chance to make it into ISB.

Well... I am not very sure about the percentage figures on folks already having an MBA making into ISB. But in my view, the one-year course @ ISB being busy in schedule, it should help one with good knowledge of subject matters.

-Shail

[tarun_meri]

hi guys
am a marine engineer working since last 3.5 yrs gmat-700/5 engg-73% decent extra curriculars in college but nothing like social service.
the only thing i want to know is that in last 3.5 yrs of work ex i had to take 12 months of break for my promotional exams. how will that we taken by the adcom.

[just4anshul]

tarun,

as long as you are able to justify your break well, adcom should not have a prblem with it... they should be convinced that it was a step in order to get closer to your Long term goals....

hope this helps

[tarun_meri]

can anyone tell me any admission counseling service specifically for isb essays in new delhi. i have heared a few names like access education, zamboree nd achievers point. ny idea which is best.

[vsreenadh1]

HI

Thanks to the person who has started this thread. I have a feeling that this thread will be really helpful in the coming days. This also happens to be my first posting in Pagalguy.

About me, I am a Mech. Engineer, having 3.5 yrs Exp in a PSU Refinery based at Visakhapatnam, (no points for guessing which one). My experience is in Construction Projects and Contracts Administration.

I had already given my GMAT and got 740. My academics is 66%.

Aiming to getting into ISB in 2009 and hoping to have some insightful discussions in this forum...

[vsreenadh1]

Originally Posted by VJ14

HI M NEW 2 DIS SO CN U TELL ME WAT XACTLY IS THE PROCEDURE 4ISB N IS IT NECESSARY 2 HV WORK X?

Yes you need to have 2 years Work Ex. Visit www.isb.edu for more...