[rossISB]

Originally Posted by c_syama

Hello puys, I am an R2 applicant and looking for some advice from R1 applicants...Is it really necessary to take help from professionals/experts in preparing the application (especially the essays)..I know it definitely helps but I believe it is a bit late now to take their help...I read lot of stories how these guys take their own time and I don't want to lose my sleep on that..

So, are there any guys who got iv calls based on their "own" applications??

I got the interview call with purely my own essays and own application,, according to me you should write your own essays hwoever u can get them reviewed from your friends or colleagues etc .. i dont think essay writing/editing services add much value to it (only my opinion!!!)..... and I think many many people have written their own essays.. and they have got the calls.

Then again this is just my opinion.. coz I found isb esssays pretty straight FW and the idea to address them is "just be TO the point" .. also then again it depends how comfortable you are with the articulating essays as the word limit is dangerously low for 3rd essay.. I am pretty comfortable so I went ahead drafting my own essays.
But I know quiet a few people who have taken the help of professional services for editing and please make sure you write your own essays.. ISB or for that matte any B-Schools are pretty good and will come to know whether you have written your won essays or not.

[forbidden_apple]

Originally Posted by Neha Rai

If there are going to be interviews on 14th and 15th (as per the website info), the number of interviews that weekend will perhaps be more than that on the weekdays combined (predicting future based on historical data, more panels and i/vs on weekends). I think in a day or two, some ppl will thank god more than they have done so in their entire lives.
Could not resist posting another one:
“Waiting is a trap. There will always be reasons to WAIT. The truth is, there are only two things in life, reasons and results, and reasons simply don't count.”
Those who think its right around the corner, prepare for the i/v. You may not have much time. Good luck everyone!

Totally agree. Found this to my bad luck :(

[cooljack376]

Hi Guys,

First post...got my interview call today morning

its on 8th Nov - panel 1 - 11:50 hours

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ATB to everyone !!!!!!

[sarcasmeter]

Originally Posted by c_syama

Hello puys, I am an R2 applicant and looking for some advice from R1 applicants...Is it really necessary to take help from professionals/experts in preparing the application (especially the essays)..I know it definitely helps but I believe it is a bit late now to take their help...I read lot of stories how these guys take their own time and I don't want to lose my sleep on that..

So, are there any guys who got iv calls based on their "own" applications??

There are two aspects to writing essays -

1. understanding what you want to say
2. presenting the content in a crisp and clear manner

The first aspect can come only from you. You have to sit, brainstorm and decide what you want to write. How you want to write - that is something you can take help for. All professional services would (and should) only help you with the second aspect.

If you are done with the first part, maybe you still have time to take professional help. I presume that you could get good feedback within 3-4 days. As for me, I got my essays reviewed by a couple of journalist friends who write for a living.

[akshaya.1983]

Originally Posted by forbidden_apple

Hi,

I recd. a call from ISB this morning. If you recollect, my interview was slated for 12th and now it has been rescheduled to 8th. Details are -

Interview Date: 08-Nov-2009
Time: 15:20
Panel No: 2

Seems they're looking at only weekends now. So, I'd agree that there will be i/v for 14th and 15th as well. ATB to all and to me.

my interview was scheduled to be on 7/11 got rescheduled for 11/11 anyone else in the same boat..

[overlord]

Originally Posted by Dunns

Hi Guys,

I came to see this forum and found it very helpful.I am also interested in joining isb.I am just concerened about the job opportunities once we complete the course.Though I read that ISB has 100%placement, I wanted to know how much is it true.Also is there chances for getting jobs abroad higher?Anybody knows how many got jobs abroad as soon as they completed the course?IS there any companies from abroad coming to campus for hiring?

Please clarify if anybody has any idea.

thanks

all the info is present on the ISB site Dunns...they've also put up a partial list of companies which came last year.......in all fairness the downturn has it all b-schools and majority of the candidates don't get placed coz they have inflated expectations and are really not willin to settle for a lower package even durin the downturn......

[overlord]

well ATB for the puys who've received their IV calls..........ace the damn IV guyz.....and by the looks of it more than 70% of the puys have got calls which is pretty impressive.......and i'm sure there is a small % of puys who have not updated the spreadsheet after they received the IV....... so overall great going

lets hope the entire batch gets through......

[neha7111]

Originally Posted by BuginIT

nice...could you please update the spreadsheet also...?

Done! Thanks

[cahobs]

puys any calls since morning? excepting the rescheduled ones?

[metallurgix]

Originally Posted by overlord

well ATB for the puys who've received their IV calls..........ace the damn IV guyz.....and by the looks of it more than 70% of the puys have got calls which is pretty impressive.......and i'm sure there is a small % of puys who have not updated the spreadsheet after they received the IV....... so overall great going

lets hope the entire batch gets through......

Going by your stat and active puys being a reflection of all those who have applied....70% of 1700 will be 1200....so 300 out of 1200 ...4:1 ratio....tough fight it is.....hmmmmm....