[NOTHING1954]

I don't think ISB or PGPX or PGPEX will be automatic choices for people with 4 or 5 or more years of experience. There are +s and -ses in choosing the one-year programmes over two year programmes.

One year programmes tend to be more general mangement type and the number of electives one takes in a one-year programme will be usually significantly less than in a 2-year programme.
If some one wants to specialize in finance etc, they may be better off doing a 2-year programme.
Also the job opportunities in consulting and Finance are much better after doing the 2-year programmes in IIMs, particularly A, B & C, than the job opportunities in these fields after doing a one-year programme from IIMs or ISB; well at least it was so till the recent melt-down.
What the future holds, no one knows .
I met a person aged about 34 years, with very good academics and excellent work experience of 12 years in well known MNCs in the IT domain and in a middle management position and he was doing 2-year PGP at one of the top-IIMs; when I asked him why he is doing a 2-year PGP rather than a one-year MBA, he said, "The brand value is better; the net-work is better and one has a chance to go deeper in the chosen specialisation and net-net, it is worth the extra year". Well these are his words; it may not necessarily apply to every one.

Regarding %s being unfair for the purpose of comparison, I don't see any unfairness. It surely is a better explanator of why there is not much difference as one would expect between the avearge pay of 2-year IIM graduates from IIM A, B & C with less experience and the avearge pay of ISB graduates with about 5 years average experience.

Secondly, even from the point of job opportunities, I believe % is more meaningful in assessing the odds of a student getting the kind of job he/she desires rather than absolute number.
Say, for the sake of explanation, if 100 students out of 500 from school-A are able to get into consulting jobs vs let us say 100 people out of 250 students get similar kind of jobs in school-B and if you are looking for a career in consulting which one would you choose!

[roadtoisb]

Originally Posted by neeti.maewall

Okie guys I know I am off topic but i just wanted some info on this. I am hearing that ISB has only 500 admits to the CO2010 instead of the previously announced 560.
Is this just some crazy rumor or any truth to this?

i heard it too, as someone from ISB had quoted it to media. i dont exactly remember where i read. anyway let us wait for the adcom to answer it.

[mrcreddy36]

Originally Posted by PGPX_aspirant11

I agree ISB is THE first choice for 2-3 yrs exp guys. but for those with 5 yrs exp (by joining) and 27 yrs age (by joining) can keep IIMA PGPX as there first choice.

thats my take.

u can refer to the IIMA PGPX thread I have started..

Dear PGPX aspirant,

I donot think it is fair/professional on your part to post your opinions on this thread when your sole interest is PGPX (as your name suggests). It would demean you and the college/course that you are aspiring for.

All the best to you and to your aspirations. I would wish that you achieve what you aspire for in your life.

mRC

[MeraNumberAyega]

Originally Posted by NOTHING1954

I don't think ISB or PGPX or PGPEX will be automatic choices for people with 4 or 5 or more years of experience. There are +s and -ses in choosing the one-year programmes over two year programmes.

One year programmes tend to be more general mangement type and the number of electives one takes in a one-year programme will be usually significantly less than in a 2-year programme.
If some one wants to specialize in finance etc, they may be better off doing a 2-year programme.
Also the job opportunities in consulting and Finance are much better after doing the 2-year programmes in IIMs, particularly A, B & C, than the job opportunities in these fields after doing a one-year programme from IIMs or ISB; well at least it was so till the recent melt-down.
What the future holds, no one knows .
I met a person aged about 34 years, with very good academics and excellent work experience of 12 years in well known MNCs in the IT domain and in a middle management position and he was doing 2-year PGP at one of the top-IIMs; when I asked him why he is doing a 2-year PGP rather than a one-year MBA, he said, "The brand value is better; the net-work is better and one has a chance to go deeper in the chosen specialisation and net-net, it is worth the extra year". Well these are his words; it may not necessarily apply to every one.

Regarding %s being unfair for the purpose of comparison, I don't see any unfairness. It surely is a better explanator of why there is not much difference as one would expect between the avearge pay of 2-year IIM graduates from IIM A, B & C with less experience and the avearge pay of ISB graduates with about 5 years average experience.

Secondly, even from the point of job opportunities, I believe % is more meaningful in assessing the odds of a student getting the kind of job he/she desires rather than absolute number.
Say, for the sake of explanation, if 100 students out of 500 from school-A are able to get into consulting jobs vs let us say 100 people out of 250 students get similar kind of jobs in school-B and if you are looking for a career in consulting which one would you choose!

Okay, u've managed to confuse me now.

[sstickler]

Please answer this question. To pay the fee online to ISB we have to their bank account ? or just update it in our login page?

[hopefully]

Originally Posted by sstickler

Please answer this question. To pay the fee online to ISB we have to their bank account ? or just update it in our login page?

I added ISB Indian Bank details into my beneficiary list and transferred money in 2 installments.

Then on the accept/decline page i mentioned both transaction numbers along with date / amount / my account number details.

the site immediately reflected that I had accepted the admission and next day I got a mail containing receipt of transaction and another having my PGID and link to new student website..

[mask]

I deposited 2L on 16th, and ISB has not replied yet ! :(

[think.thru.5]

any idea till what date we can get loans? that is the last date to apply for loan?

[PGPX_aspirant11]

Originally Posted by NOTHING1954

I don't think ISB or PGPX or PGPEX will be automatic choices for people with 4 or 5 or more years of experience. There are +s and -ses in choosing the one-year programmes over two year programmes.

One year programmes tend to be more general mangement type and the number of electives one takes in a one-year programme will be usually significantly less than in a 2-year programme.
If some one wants to specialize in finance etc, they may be better off doing a 2-year programme.
Also the job opportunities in consulting and Finance are much better after doing the 2-year programmes in IIMs, particularly A, B & C, than the job opportunities in these fields after doing a one-year programme from IIMs or ISB; well at least it was so till the recent melt-down.
What the future holds, no one knows .
I met a person aged about 34 years, with very good academics and excellent work experience of 12 years in well known MNCs in the IT domain and in a middle management position and he was doing 2-year PGP at one of the top-IIMs; when I asked him why he is doing a 2-year PGP rather than a one-year MBA, he said, "The brand value is better; the net-work is better and one has a chance to go deeper in the chosen specialisation and net-net, it is worth the extra year". Well these are his words; it may not necessarily apply to every one.

Regarding %s being unfair for the purpose of comparison, I don't see any unfairness. It surely is a better explanator of why there is not much difference as one would expect between the avearge pay of 2-year IIM graduates from IIM A, B & C with less experience and the avearge pay of ISB graduates with about 5 years average experience.

Secondly, even from the point of job opportunities, I believe % is more meaningful in assessing the odds of a student getting the kind of job he/she desires rather than absolute number.
Say, for the sake of explanation, if 100 students out of 500 from school-A are able to get into consulting jobs vs let us say 100 people out of 250 students get similar kind of jobs in school-B and if you are looking for a career in consulting which one would you choose!

Now Thats a really good analysis. Fantastic Job, I must say. This post should be starred at the top of every discussion abt ISB/IIM etc. And I really mean it.
If I was in the adcom, I would have given u the admit in any school.
BTW, in which school have u got admit , and in which u finally going?

[fightformba]

@all R1 Admits
When is the last date for your final payment? Have you made it already?
@all R2 Admits
When is the last date for your final payment?
I am a R2 waitlist. Your information can give me some idea about the time when waitlist is reevaluated