[mgmtby2010]

Assuming there are 2000 Odd applicants in first round,what percent are expected to get a call??.Any guesses?!

[loosecontrol]

Originally Posted by achyu

A random thought -

I get this tickling feeling that the Zumba essay is gonna play a pivotal role for those who wanna become consultants post MBA. That includes me too . Expect to be grilled on this essay during the interviews.

Cheers

do they think in those lines ? on second thoughts i guess u may b correct.. looking at other interview experiences from those who had appeared in the past.. i find that there are many with case study type of questions.. is there any online source of such questions and possible approaches to solution..

[achyu]

Originally Posted by loosecontrol

do they think in those lines ? on second thoughts i guess u may b correct.. looking at other interview experiences from those who had appeared in the past.. i find that there are many with case study type of questions.. is there any online source of such questions and possible approaches to solution..

Well...for starters, I felt that ISB can use the Zumba essay as a sheer measure of the candidate's analytical capability and persuasiveness. In the past, case questions have appeared during the interviews. But the fact that ISB has asked such a question in the essays might have something to do with the volume of applications that they are expecting this year. Such an essay would help ISB analyze a candidate's critical thinking better. Hence, ease the process of shortlisting candidates. These are just my not so random ramblings...


Am not too sure about online resources for case studies because the genuine ones are well-guarded. There are schools (read Harvard, Darden) that thrive on the case-study approach. It is difficult to get access to these cases. It pays to have an alum/insider as a good friend though

Alternatively, a few good books that can be used are:

1. Case in Point by Marc Consentino (cases explained in simple yet powerful language)
2. The Boston Consulting Group on Strategy
3. The McKinsey Way/Mind

HTH!

[achyu]

Now here's something that's interesting... some of u may already know this but for the rest... the Zumba essay is a repeat question!!

It had been previously asked in 2003. Click here (Isb 2005-2006) to see the 2003 essay questions.


That puts to rest my 'theory' behind ISB coming up with such a question for an essay!! :happy:


So I guess we can google or search pagalguy for various solutions that people came up with for that question.

Cheers

[p_jez]

Originally Posted by achyu

I get this tickling feeling that the Zumba essay is gonna play a pivotal role for those who wanna become consultants post MBA. That includes me too .

But not me!!!

btw - I did manage to smuggle my career goals into the essays, hope to be asked about them - if I'm shortlisted, that is. Fingers crossed!

Cheers

[rohangarg83]

Hey,
I am planning to apply in ISB this year. A little late for cycle 1, I will be applying in cycle 2. Will that matter a lot ?
I am B.tech. CS from IIT Delhi.
into Core software development
Will be having more than 2 years of work ex by April, 2009
GMAT Score is 740
Decent extra curricular activities but not much of ngo work.
Should I wait for another year or should I give it a good shot this year ?

[noelatwork]

Originally Posted by achyu

A random thought -

I get this tickling feeling that the Zumba essay is gonna play a pivotal role for those who wanna become consultants post MBA. That includes me too . Expect to be grilled on this essay during the interviews.

Cheers

Zumba Essay was the most difficult one for me!! I wrote/re-wrote the essays many times over and still not fully satisfied!! :argue:

NoeL

[noelatwork]

Originally Posted by achyu

Now here's something that's interesting... some of u may already know this but for the rest... the Zumba essay is a repeat question!!

It had been previously asked in 2003. Click here (Isb 2005-2006) to see the 2003 essay questions.


That puts to rest my 'theory' behind ISB coming up with such a question for an essay!! :happy:


So I guess we can google or search pagalguy for various solutions that people came up with for that question.

Cheers

@achyu

Good find!! Applicants targeting R-2 might get benefited out of this!! Not we guys! :(

By the way, an observation from my part.. in 2005-2006, when it was asked, the word limit was 650 against 300 this year!! :new_ukliam2:

NoeL

[achyu]

Originally Posted by noelatwork

@achyu

Good find!! But dont you think it is late for atleast we ppl who have submitted the application forms? Ppl in R-2 might get benefited out of this!!

By the way, an observation from my part.. in 2005-2006, when it was asked, the word limit was 650 against 300 this year!! :new_ukliam2:

NoeL

Never too late my friend....what if they ask u for an alternate solution during the interview?? ...just a pointer to help u build ur ideas ..and yep it will help R2 applicants... but it is best if the essays are genuine - without ideas that are borrowed from else where.

yup...I saw the word limit on the 2003 one...wanted to mention that in my post and then thought "what the heck? Its anyway done and dusted"

[noelatwork]

Originally Posted by achyu

but it is best if the essays are genuine - without ideas that are borrowed from else where.

There is no harm in benchmarking!! After all, the industry i am in survives on that! (No harms meant! To anyone!! )

PS: I am not saying that one should copy paste things.. but seeing /reading similar ideas will help you bring out one's ideas more efficiently!! Just my feeling!

NoeL