[sssiva03]

Originally Posted by rahul2842

Hi all,

I too am in the same boat, aiming for ISB. Looking forward to useful info coming out from this thread.

As a starter, I am wondering if the application process starts in Jul, when would it be a good time to give the GMAT? And ideally how long before the test date do we need to book a seat for GMAT?

Thanks,
Rahul

It is always good to have the GMAT score before the application opens, so that you can concentrate on writing essays rather than on GMAT, once the app starts. In that case try to give the GMAT before Jun/July.

Reg seats, it is recommended that you reserve the seat a month before. These months will be very busy in India. Many people will be trying to give their GMATs in these months.

[kamnashish]

Hi, evn count me in. I am planning to give my GMAT in june-july.

I would be having about 2.5 yrs exp by 2009.

A really good initiative..

I have a query . Do the people with 2-3 yrs exp find it difficult to get into ISB... What are the main criteria do the ISB ppl look at..

[sssiva03]

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[GNU]

@ Kamnashish,

ISB looks at the following 6 selection criterias

1. GMAT score
2. Acads
3. Work Exp.
4. Essays ( part of the application)
5. Recos ( 2 no.s)
6. Interview

The relative weightage of these parameters is anybodys guess. But since there are 6 parameters of evaluation one can compensate weak area with others.

ISB Co09 do have students with 2-3 years work exp.

Originally Posted by kamnashish

Hi, evn count me in. I am planning to give my GMAT in june-july.

I would be having about 2.5 yrs exp by 2009.

A really good initiative..

I have a query . Do the people with 2-3 yrs exp find it difficult to get into ISB... What are the main criteria do the ISB ppl look at..

[krourya]

Alrighty, I finally managed to get myself registered with PG altho' I've been surfing around for an year.

My profile looks something like this:

Undergrad & Grad academics - Avg.
Work Ex: 3 yrs BPO, 2 yrs as TL
Extra Curricular - NCC, Sports, NGOs etc.

Planning to take the GMAT in May so that I have enough time to prepare the essays and the other reqs.

[sabthagiri]

Hey All,
Good to see that you guys are starting early. I will try and answer the questions that you guys may have.

ATB to everyone.

PS: I may not have internet access all the time, so I might not get to answer all your questions immediately. I shall try my best to chip in every now and then.

[h_jitendras]

Originally Posted by sabthagiri

Hey All,
Good to see that you guys are starting early. I will try and answer the questions that you guys may have.

ATB to everyone.

PS: I may not have internet access all the time, so I might not get to answer all your questions immediately. I shall try my best to chip in every now and then.

Thanks Sabthagiri for your whole-hearted help and support to this thread.
Anybody pls clarify me one thing - what is the best time(say may be June or before) to give GMAT since for the academic year 2009-2010, the admission kickstarts in July 2008 and it takes atleast 3 weeks for the GMAT score to reach the ISB authorities?

Thanks

[sabthagiri]

Originally Posted by h_jitendras

Thanks Sabthagiri for your whole-hearted help and support to this thread.
Anybody pls clarify me one thing - what is the best time(say may be June or before) to give GMAT since for the academic year 2009-2010, the admission kickstarts in July 2008 and it takes atleast 3 weeks for the GMAT score to reach the ISB authorities?

Thanks

Ideally you take the test a couple of months (atleast) before the application deadline.

Two Reasons:
1. You have time to have one another go in case you feel that there is scope for improvement over the first attempt. (You can attempt the GMAT only once per month)
2. You dont have to parallely do your GMAT prep and application prep.

ATB.

[sudhir18n]

Hi All,

I am also an aspirant of ISB class of '10, here goes my profile,...
Please let me know what u all think abt it...

25 Yrs, Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant ( both First attempt)
3 yrs of workex till now will be 4.2 yrs by the time the next session starts. Currently working with an MNC bank. Almost 1 yrs of intl experience ( migrations of processes)
Planning to give GMAT In may 08. Decent extra curiculars and social service.

regards

Sudhir Nemani

[Raj.MBAAspirant]

Hi All,
This is Raj, working for an IT services company for the past 3 years and that is all the expericance I have. I haven't given GMAT yet. Thanks!