[Admissions@ISB]

Originally Posted by quartz_thunder

Hello Sir,

Could you please let us know if there is a minimum GMAT score for applicants. Also, if a person has given GMAT twice, then how do you evaluate his score? Do you take the average of both the GMAT tests or just consider the latest test score.

Please advise..

Thanks,
Nataraj

Dear Nataraj,

We have no minimum GMAT score requirement. However a very low score becomes uncompetitive because each applicant is vying for limited number of seats at ISB. Try and give GMAT your best shot.

If one has taken the GMAT more than once we consider the highest valid score even if it is not the latest score.

Menon

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[BOSVIN]

Greetings sir, could you please answer my query which I have posted on page 1 ...thanks.

[vamsik]

Dear Sir,

I am currently working in Visakhapatnam. I want to attend an information session and talk to your team in person. Are you coming to Visakhapatnam this year? It will be great if you can provide me with the registration link so that I can register and attend the event. What is this Reliance Web world session in Visakhapatnam (there are other cities as well in the list) all about?
Thank you
Vamsi

[GoGreen Srini]

Dear Mr.Menon,
I would like to know what is the right way of stating the qualification on one's CV after successfully completing the 1yr full time programme at ISB: MBA (Indian School of Business) or
Postgraduate certificate in business management (ISB)
I am concerned about how much difference it would make to my career progression in the future: of flashing a MBA degree versus a PGPcertificate.
I thank you in advance for your response to this query and truly appreciate it.

GoGreen Srini

[movi]

Hello Sir,

I am an Indian national but all my work experience(of 3 years) has been in US and none of it in India. Will that go against me?

Thanks,

[Admissions@ISB]

Dear Forbidden Apple,



I will answer your queries pointwise:

1. HOD can mean both – Head of Department in an organization or in an educational institution. Usually we use it to for the organization since we prefer recommendations from your work place rather than your school/college.
2. It’s your personal choice. If you think he knows you well, then there should be no problem. 6 months should be good enough for him to know you. Please also note that the most appropriate person to get the recommendation from is your immediate supervisor. If you do not work very closely with your HOD then do not go for a recommendation from him/her just because of their designation.
3. Usually people get some certificates for awards and not for activities. If you do not have certificates, please explain in the optional essay.
   
4. Brilliant work is not an award; it is a letter appreciating your work. You can mention this in your application to signal how your organization values you.
   
5. This is an activity. Again list the letter of appreciation somewhere in your application to highlight your qualities.
   

Hope your queries are answered.

Menon

Originally Posted by forbidden_apple

Hi Mr Menon,

I had a few questions related to very specifically to the application process. I would be very glad if you could answer it for me -

1) Recos - There is an option called HOD in the relation - is that good enough for describing my boss' boss or is it only for college HODs?

2) Also, I know my HOD for 6 months (January, that is when he took over), is it good enough for him to recommend me?

3) Coming to Awards and Activities - For awards it is mentioned that "You may submit certificates to corroborate these significant awards mentioned by you, at the time of interview, if short-listed". What if I do not have any certificates to prove this? How are these certificates verified?

4) In the awards can I list Professional awards and letters to my parents stating my "brilliant" work? If so, The Area of Award should be "Others"?

5) In the case of Activities, I helped a social club in charity and collection of money and have a letter of appreciation from them. Should it go as an activity or as an Award? Also, do I require to have a proof for Activities section?

Sorry if some questions sound repetitive

Regards,

[Admissions@ISB]

Dear Vamsi,

Yes, we will be holding an information session at Visakhapatnam on 28 June, 2008. The session will be conducted through Video conferencing at Reliance web world outlets at Agra, Gwalior, Ranchi, Allahabad, Patna & Visakhapatnam. The info-session will include a presentation by the Admission staff and a Q&A round. To register yourself, please follow the link http://www.isb.edu/pgp/IndiaLocations.Shtml

Menon

Originally Posted by vamsik

Dear Sir,

I am currently working in Visakhapatnam. I want to attend an information session and talk to your team in person. Are you coming to Visakhapatnam this year? It will be great if you can provide me with the registration link so that I can register and attend the event. What is this Reliance Web world session in Visakhapatnam (there are other cities as well in the list) all about?
Thank you
Vamsi

[Admissions@ISB]

Dear Movi,

Not at all. It will not go against you. A smart applicant will use this to his/her advantage.


Menon

Originally Posted by movi

Hello Sir,

I am an Indian national but all my work experience(of 3 years) has been in US and none of it in India. Will that go against me?

Thanks,

[Admissions@ISB]

Dear Srini,

We offer a Post Graduate Programme in Business Management. That is how it should appear on your CV. As far as a MBA degree is concerned that you can get from any college, but the point is whether it is worth flashing or not. I believe it is the quality of education that matters the most and not the degree/certificate. Our excellent placement records and a top 20 global rank validate the quality of our programme.

Menon

Originally Posted by GoGreen Srini

Dear Mr.Menon,
I would like to know what is the right way of stating the qualification on one's CV after successfully completing the 1yr full time programme at ISB: MBA (Indian School of Business) or
Postgraduate certificate in business management (ISB)
I am concerned about how much difference it would make to my career progression in the future: of flashing a MBA degree versus a PGPcertificate.
I thank you in advance for your response to this query and truly appreciate it.

GoGreen Srini