[p_jez]

Originally Posted by taktaki

To support your logic, the process for Chicago GSB runs under overall similar time-frame and yet reviews all apps together and posts iv calls on the same date.

Chicago GSB: R1 last date (Oct 15), ISB (Sept 15)
Chicago GSB iv decision: (Nov 12), ISB (all over the place Oct 3rd to Nov 1st!)
Chicago GSB final decision: (Dec 20), ISB (Nov 20)

I think there is an opportunity at ISB to streamline the whole procedure.

What you have missed out on is that the GSB (and other schools in the US) offer 2 year programs - which means students have time on their hands and they are a big part of the AdCom, at least in the initial screening stages (and administrative activities like collating shortlisting results).

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[Simz]

Originally Posted by achyu

Hey Simz,

Welcome back!

I am not sure if you will be able to answer these questions but nevertheless - have all the interview invites been sent out? Do only rejection mails remain?

Thanks,
Achyu

Originally Posted by devashishr

Hi Simz,

I am an international applicant for R1. I had been told by email from PGPAdmissions that a decision about my application would be taken today. However I have not received any email, nor has my status changed on my application.

Since international interviews start tomorrow, I am on the edge right now.

Would you be able to share some advise of what I should do and if all international calls have been sent out.

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Originally Posted by vazin

Simz

I am waiting for a lomg lomg time. From Bangalore, Any idea whether I will still get a mail for the interview. Has all Bangalore invites gone out or still pending

Cheers

Originally Posted by QuantumSM

HI All,

Recently joined PG. I am an intl applicant and hv not received any updates from the ADCOM..

Any other international applicant who has an update.. Is ISB still sending shortlist e-mails?

Originally Posted by QuantumSM

Thnx dude for the post..

Does that mean if I do not get an update today then I cannot expect .. Just curious to know what the ADCOM has to say about the shortlist.....

Hello everyone,

Here is the update for applications: There are application that are still being reviwed. All interview calls will be dispersed by Monday 3rd Nov. So if you haven't got a call or a rejection yet, keep your fingers crossed.

This applies for all applicants of Hyd., International and Bangalore. Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata applications are already over. So if you are from Delhi or Mumbai or Kolkata and havent got a call for interview, then im sorry to say, this year is not your year for ISB.

Simz

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Originally Posted by overlord

sure but my only source is PG so if u've been following this thread then its just repetitive....

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[Simz]

Originally Posted by achyu

Simz,

Did you pursue ELP? If yes, then how did it go? How does it feel to be half-MBA ?

I hardly see vsbadri and sapathagiri active on this thread these days.

Cheers

I did not undertake an ELP. i did some other work instead. vsbadri and myself has been real busy here.. I still dont know the identity of sapathagiri, but im sure he is busy as hell too

and yes- it feels great to be at the halfway mark

[dandydude83]

Originally Posted by Simz

Hello everyone,

Here is the update for applications: There are application that are still being reviwed. All interview calls will be dispersed by Monday 3rd Nov. So if you haven't got a call or a rejection yet, keep your fingers crossed.

This applies for all applicants of Hyd., International and Bangalore. Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata applications are already over. So if you are from Delhi or Mumbai or Kolkata and havent got a call for interview, then im sorry to say, this year is not your year for ISB.

Simz

hi simz... u called ISB adcom?

[dandydude83]

Originally Posted by QuantumSM

Thnx dude for the post..

Does that mean if I do not get an update today then I cannot expect .. Just curious to know what the ADCOM has to say about the shortlist.....

simz posted we have hope until nov 3rd..

[QuantumSM]

yeah you are right but i have not seen any posts from intl applicants today who may have received calls today...

[juz_wondering]

Hey, mine too on the same date. time - 11:15

[dandydude83]

Originally Posted by QuantumSM

yeah you are right but i have not seen any posts from intl applicants today who may have received calls today...

I think some applicants have already been interviewed also.. prbly one batch of mails might be gg during the afternoon.. if its possible u could call them.. n chk this.. ur in UK rite?

anyway..any idea if ppl have recieved rejection mails? no one seems to have mentioned that..

[Simz]

Originally Posted by dhruvethegreat

Hi Simz,

First of all thanks for valuable advice that you are providing on this forum. There has been a big discussion going on about suit or no suit. Does it really matter? I personally would be more comfortable without a suit but this whole discussion is making me nervous.

Thanks

Originally Posted by mehagrover

Hey Simz,

Repeating the question about female dress code as was asked by one other aspirant. Could you please guide us.

Ok, here's the tip on dresscode:

Men- Business Suit with tie will always help ur image. without jacket is not bad either, if its too hot. Carrying the jacket in ur hand doesnt look bad, if u dont want to wear it. But wearing it for an half hour/ one hour interview wont kill u.. Please dont turn up in jeans and Tshirt ( for those of u are wondering- yes someone did turnup in that yesterday).. Business Formals is the way to go

Women- U have a wide range of choices in business formals now- be it skirts and blouse, or pants and blouse with/without jacket or salwar suit or sarees.. As long as its formal ( see i use the word formal and not business formal), its fine. as long as u r not flashy with the colours and again as long as u dont turn up in jeans with a sweat jacket with hood ( once again- yes someone did that), its fine.

Last Word: dont get too worked up about ur dress.. Ur dress is a nonshow as long as u dont wear something in ur face out of place..!!!! wear normal business formal or if u r not comfortable business casuals- friday wear. A bad dress will put a dent in ur interview, a normal dress will make no effect but a good dress always helps ur case. Remeber- its all about impression management. dress also makes an impression.

Simz