IIM Calcutta PGPEX III : Admission process and beyond...

[alttitude]

Originally Posted by Manishmba1977

Hey Guys, Good to see lot of oldies Crab, Altitude avomc, well the one who are first time visitors, well we haev been oldies to this thread. My Profile
2 Times IIM C Interview maker and dumped there , Dumped from IIM L Interview as well so thats a great experience, Profile

GMAT 730
B.E NIT Bhopal
Work Ex 7.5 years
Org IBM
Country: Canada (Montreal)


Well I am trying to be third time lucky, and I will seriously appreciate some major feedback on Interview, people who have made it as thats somethgin I am seriously goofing. So guys guide me as if I happen to get the interview call this time, not sure , I don't want to waste it again
Manish

Hey Manish, great to see you too buddy! We will try to help you as much as possible. Here are some inputs from my side, however if you could post a more detailed profile possibly we can give you more suggestions (you can PM me if you'd prefer that):
GMAT : You've got an above average score even amongst the IT applicants, that is, atleast in the last two batches
Not sure about your ECAs and other differentiators, but those are some things which I feel should be emphasized the most to set you apart from other applicants, and more so, other IT applicants.
I don't think any attempt to differentiate based on technical aspects of your job would work, simply because the ad-com would really not know/care about those...
ATB...

[alttitude]

Originally Posted by ymukesh

Hi Altitude,

My profile stands like -

6+ years of exp in IT, with 1.5 yrs in US.
Btech from IITR.
GMAT - 700.
Eca - College time involvement in organizing tech fests and elections of students union, organized few office parties and tennis tourna.

Looks like competition is getting tougher for IT guys as most of the applicants are from the same pool.

Do I stand a fair chance with my GMAT score or I should try to take it again ?

Regards,
Mukesh

Hi Mukesh,
Here is my honest assesment of your profile:
1. GMAT : Though lower than the batch average, and more so wrt IT applicants' average, it has touched the psycological barrier of 700, so it may not be counterproductive if you bring some other interesting attributes to the table. A GMAT score of 740 or so for your profile would have worked very well otherwise
2. Years of workex : While we did have some admits at this exp level last year, you'll have to really crack the interviews and bring in a "WOW" factor for ad-com
3. ECAs : They are pretty interesting, and can give you a leverage if you highlight them adequately (with examples) in your essays
ATB...

[alttitude]

Guys, you are welcome to join the mailing list for aspirants. Please go through its previous posts and you may find some interesting insights...here is the link...iimc-pgpex : IIM Calcutta PGPEX

[Manishmba1977]

Originally Posted by alttitude

Hey Manish, great to see you too buddy! We will try to help you as much as possible. Here are some inputs from my side, however if you could post a more detailed profile possibly we can give you more suggestions (you can PM me if you'd prefer that):
GMAT : You've got an above average score even amongst the IT applicants, that is, atleast in the last two batches
Not sure about your ECAs and other differentiators, but those are some things which I feel should be emphasized the most to set you apart from other applicants, and more so, other IT applicants.
I don't think any attempt to differentiate based on technical aspects of your job would work, simply because the ad-com would really not know/care about those...
ATB...

Thanks buddy, I am surely inclided to take your advice and I think the technical differentiator doesn't hold as well, as you also suggest, let me know how can I reach you should I use this thread or you have some id where in I can mail you, I will really like to click this time..so waitign for your inputs buddy, have a nice day and amazing stay in Cal, surprisingly I like that city a lot (contrary to the popular believe) it actually grows on you the more you stay there

[dp2008]

Hi All,
Dheeraj here. I fall 2 months short of the age reqmt for IIMA 2009 admissions, hence targeting ISB and IIMC this yr. My profile:
Education - BE (IT) from Mumbai Univ, MS (S/w Eng - distance learning) from BITS
Acads - Good
Work Exp - will be 5 yrs this August, 2+ yrs in US
GMAT - 760/6.0
Extra-curricular - Average

-Dheeraj.

[vinson]

hi,
From the posts so far and info at IIMC website we can see the avg profiles of PGPEX.
However If anybody could help withme some specific info that would be great

1. How many with 6-7 years of exp could make it to PGPEX and their other info like GMAT range, domain (MANUFACTURING, GOVT, etc.),acads & Extra currics

Rgds,
vinson

[alttitude]

Originally Posted by vinson

hi,
From the posts so far and info at IIMC website we can see the avg profiles of PGPEX.
However If anybody could help withme some specific info that would be great

1. How many with 6-7 years of exp could make it to PGPEX and their other info like GMAT range, domain (MANUFACTURING, GOVT, etc.),acads & Extra currics

Rgds,
vinson

Well, I think it will be very difficult to provide everybody's acads and extra-curricular details here, but here is something which may help. There are around 12-13 people in that experiance band, average GMAT of this group is pretty much same as the overall average of 710, give or take 20 points, most of them are from IT.

[delguyin]

Hi,

I am new to pagalguy. Currently I am a Senior Scientific Officer in a Govt. organization and my basic work nature is programme management/ implementation, supporting TDA schemes and social sector development. My work ex is 6.5 years, I have completed B.Tech (from NIT) and M.Tech (from reputed state college).

My career marks is 75% throughout...
Appearing for GMAT in May last week...
Decent Extra Curri...
Have international exposure...not exactly as work exp but work related visits
Undergone 12 wk training in IIPA, New Delhi
Published papers (mainly on Public Pvt Partnership and Higher education) both national and International...

It would be helpful if you can let me know about my chances in terms of profile and what GMAT score would be able to fetch me a call (as per your opinion)

Thx in advance

[alttitude]

Originally Posted by delguyin

Hi,

I am new to pagalguy. Currently I am a Senior Scientific Officer in a Govt. organization and my basic work nature is programme management/ implementation, supporting TDA schemes and social sector development. My work ex is 6.5 years, I have completed B.Tech (from NIT) and M.Tech (from reputed state college).

My career marks is 75% throughout...
Appearing for GMAT in May last week...
Decent Extra Curri...
Have international exposure...not exactly as work exp but work related visits
Undergone 12 wk training in IIPA, New Delhi
Published papers (mainly on Public Pvt Partnership and Higher education) both national and International...

It would be helpful if you can let me know about my chances in terms of profile and what GMAT score would be able to fetch me a call (as per your opinion)

Thx in advance

Given the diversity element and relatively lower work-ex, I think anything close to 690 should be good for an i/v call...but you should realize that we have had people with 14 years work-ex in govt sector who are a part of current batch and had GMAT in the range of 740...it all depends on "relative" advantage amongst candidates of similar profile...

[panacea]

Hi,

This is Sorabh Talwar. My Profile is:

GMAT : 720 / 5 AWA
Work Ex : 5 Yrs with Retail and Auto (2 of the best brands in both domain)

Wondering if I lack on the work ex/ GMAT front. Pls guide. What can I do to improve my prospects for admission. Any specific area which needs to be improved to take care of my profile.