[rangarajanr5]

My stats

Degree : B.Tech Chem : 66%
XII : 79%
X: 73%

Work Ex : 8.5 Years in MNC in industrial sales and currently working in a small start up
india based engineering software services co. as National Manager by next
year will having 9.5 years exp.

Extra Curricular Activities : House captain in school & nothing during college.

Planning to take GMAT by Jun/Jul.

Would like to know my chances of getting into ISB? and also like to know any areas of improvements ?

ranga

[Simz]

Originally Posted by rangarajanr5

My stats

Degree : B.Tech Chem : 66%
XII : 79%
X: 73%

.....................................ranga

Hey Ranga,

Ur marks are very decent and u seem to have a good profile.. Just make sure u work hard enuf on ur GMAT and ur application essays are well tuned..

However, just to give u a feeler, just like people with low workex are asked why do they wanna do an MBA so early in their career, I have a feeling people with 8+ years of workex wud be asked why do they wanna do an MBA so deep into their career.. SO be prepared to explain that..

I may be completly wrong, its just a thought that hit me now.. Someone in ISB with 8+ years of workex wud be able to clarify this..

But other than that, u have a good enuf profile.. Extra currciculars are weak, but then it can always be compensated with other factors.. High workex, good gmat, good application can add up together to an admission next year..

ATB.. Buzz me if u need any help..

Sam

[sabthagiri]

Originally Posted by Simz

However, just to give u a feeler, just like people with low workex are asked why do they wanna do an MBA so early in their career, I have a feeling people with 8+ years of workex wud be asked why do they wanna do an MBA so deep into their career.. SO be prepared to explain that..

I may be completly wrong, its just a thought that hit me now.. Someone in ISB with 8+ years of workex wud be able to clarify this..

Absolutely. Atleast 8 out of 10 people will be asked this question in some flavor or the other, "Why MBA with only x years of work ex?" or "Why do you want to risk giving up your well paying / high profile job and do an MBA?" or more generically "Why MBA now?". I see it as a question for which every one has to prepare (irrespective of the quantity and quality of work ex).

[nilsoft81]

Hi,
This is my first post in the forum, I am a software Engg, working in an MNC for 3.5 yrs

Class X - 79.2%
ClassX11- 62.8%
Engg- 73.3%
Onsite- 3 months
Microsoft Certified Professional and lots of tech work
Multilingual-Eng,French,Hindi,Beng
GMAT- Not yet taken, planning in july
CAT-87.39
XAT-94.52(did not apply to XIMB)

Do I have a chance in ISB and wat sort GMAT scores will suit this profile(I know not that good)?
Please someone in ISB, give ur valuable suggestions and comments.

[sabthagiri]

Originally Posted by nilsoft81

Hi,
This is my first post in the forum, I am a software Engg, working in an MNC for 3.5 yrs

Class X - 79.2%
ClassX11- 62.8%
Engg- 73.3%
Onsite- 3 months
Microsoft Certified Professional and lots of tech work
Multilingual-Eng,French,Hindi,Beng
GMAT- Not yet taken, planning in july
CAT-87.39
XAT-94.52(did not apply to XIMB)

Do I have a chance in ISB and wat sort GMAT scores will suit this profile(I know not that good)?
Please someone in ISB, give ur valuable suggestions and comments.

Nilsoft,
If I were you, I would be looking at a GMAT score of 700+. Surely. Academics is just one selection criteria, and I believe one can compensate (to a certain extent) for avg acads in other areas like GMAT, essays and extra curriculars.

All the best.

[jskarrer]

Hi Guys,

My profile:

BE- Civil - India - 82% Final, University second rank, 75% aggregate
ME- IT- Australia -Distinction average.

Work exp:

- 6+ years in Australia in retail (biggest retail brand in Aus) IT sales as Sales Manager (IT), Compliance Manager (Operations - non IT ),Business process analyst (Retail operations) and as retail store manager
- 1 year in India as site engineer

Extra Curr:

- Very good in school. Average in Collage.
- Almost none in Australia apart from helping out within Indian Community here. (Cant provide proof). It was a struggle for six years to settle in this new country doing part time jobs and paying fees in dollars. Didnt get a chance to think about extra curricular.


I am looking at ISB in 2009. Yet to take my GMAT- Started preparation - Should manage atleast 680.


Please comment on my profile and areas to work on.

I have one question for current students of ISB. I am yet to take Australian Citizenship (never felt a need). Now , I am thinking to take it (I will be dual citizen as an Overseas Citizen of India -OCI) as it may improve my chances to get in ISB as a non Indian passport holder. Please let me know your thoughts on it.

[sabthagiri]

Originally Posted by jskarrer

Extra Curr:

- Very good in school. Average in Collage.
- Almost none in Australia apart from helping out within Indian Community here. (Cant provide proof). It was a struggle for six years to settle in this new country doing part time jobs and paying fees in dollars. Didnt get a chance to think about extra curricular.

jskarrer,
You can't always provide proofs for all that you do. And I am sure that the adcom will agree with me. So you can still present the same in your application form. Infact, this year ISB had asked certificates only for the items filled in awards section. You can always write your community work in the "activities" section of the application for which you dont have to submit certificates / proofs. I dont think adcom relies on proofs to establish the authenticity of a particular claim. The interview panel can easily see if a person is bluffing or not. So if you have indeed done something, you dont have to fret.

Btw, You can even show "non-certificate" documents as evidence. Emails, handouts with your name on them, anything will do.

Otherwise your profile looks good and I would say you stand a good chance.

And I am not sure about the value add that an OCI will bring. Sorry.

All the best.

[aki23]

Here is my profile.

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Education :

B.E CSE ( Mumbai University - 63 % )
XII ( CBSE - 89.6 % )
X ( ICSE - 84.5 % )

Work Ex. :

I graduated in 2005.
Working in TCS since past 2.6 years

By the time I join MBA, I will have almost 4 years of Work exp.

Extras :

I have been a national level Lawn Tennis player.And have won at State and City level.I have also lead a team which won Inter Schools National Level Lawn Tennis Tournament.Have also lead TT and Lawn tennis teams in college.

I am planning to run a website and convert it into a business.
MBA plan will be continuing that business.

Community Services :

I have been engaged in community services in my city with local groups but i am not a member of any NGO or similar group.

GMAT score : 710

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Negatives :

No NGO stuffs
No much international work exp.

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Can any one please help me find whether I can get an admit in ISB. What are the things I need to improve to make my profile look good.

[pessi]

Hi,
Thanks to whoever started this thread. Its helping a lot in many ways.

This is my profile:
25 years female
12th - 90% - Tamil Nadu state board
BTech in IT - 75% - Madras University
MS in CIS - 3.0 GPA - Temple University - Philadelphia (Its a reputed uni)
Work Exp:
15 months(oct 2006 - Jan 200 as a Database Specialist in a College - Vermont
from Jan 2008 till now have been working as a DBA in a company called Crutchfield which sells consumer electronics.

Ext curr: In college and school i used to actively take part in sports and any leadership roles.But other than that, havent done much.

These are my concerns:
1. Less work experience

And my main question: Will my Masters be considered for any lack sufficient of work experience.

[darshan239]

what would be the rite score for a call from ISB.

Am with 6 yrs exp in mfg. started with gmat and not scoring those attractive 700+ scores in a few practice tests I have taken.

eager to know how u guys are bracing up...