ISB: Admitted!

[MadsRUs]

Originally Posted by great_one

Acads can be compensated by a good GMAT score (anything above 700). But, I can't tell you to what extent it can compensate. You have an advantage, if you are from a NON-IT field.
Write the GMAT test before you start the application process. Anytime before september 30 will do. Just try to get it out of your mind before you start the application process. In case, you want to apply to US universities, I would suggest that you take the test by July/August.

- Ramki.

Cheers for the timings plan Ramki, was confused on it. i'll be putting down some preparation plan down for gmat...
also wanted to have some insight on the interviews of isb, although i understand its pretty indv exprnce, but if the aged guys can put some thoughts onto it ..?

[great_one]

Originally Posted by MadsRUs

Cheers for the timings plan Ramki, was confused on it. i'll be putting down some preparation plan down for gmat...
also wanted to have some insight on the interviews of isb, although i understand its pretty indv exprnce, but if the aged guys can put some thoughts onto it ..?

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- Ramki.

[intrepidboy79]

HiAll
was reading ur prolific discussion of march 2005 posts
Guys I need ur help
I wanna do MBA from ISB 2006 batch
apply this year havent given GMAT though

my acads are (10th-81,12th-80,BE comp sc -69.10)
work ex- 4 years IT
I want to prepare for GMAt and also essay for ISB so that my application is accepted plz
help me out.

intrepidboy at hotmail.com Plz Frends This is do or die situation

Thanks in anticipation
AG

[plkaushik]

The ISB admission criteria page lists GMAT/GRE/CAT

I have scheduled my GMAT for Sep 28th. I already have a GRE score from the old pattern (2170/2400) The scores are within the 5 year period which ISB accepts as per the info on the site.

Does early application make any difference? I.e. should I apply with my GRE score itself or wait and try to get the GMAT score too.

Please do let me know, waiting for your replies.

My profile:

B.E. Mech---- Pune University----63.83%
X: 86.57%
XII: 74%

Work Exp:
7 months call center in Mumbai
2 years 4 months Software testing, currently with top MNC


For the current ISB PGites:

How much do the acads weigh out in admit decision?


Thanks
Kaushik






Kaushik

[kiran1979]

Guys,

For all those who are trying for admissions this year, there is a thread in business week forum. You can go register there and speak to alums and current students. Its a good place to share your concerns and ask questions. The answers and replies will be reliable. There are two threads one by ISB and the other by prospective students. Both of them will be very useful.

Cheers
Kiran.

[great_one]

Originally Posted by plkaushik

Does early application make any difference? I.e. should I apply with my GRE score itself or wait and try to get the GMAT score too.

For the current ISB PGites:

How much do the acads weigh out in admit decision?

If any of you could send me the essays/ reco drafts you guys used it would be a great help. Tips and suggestions always welcome

1. I would suggest that you appear for your GMAT and try to use that score. It helps you in making comparisons with the official average score released by the school and also helps if you want to apply abroad. All applications are reviewed only after the deadline of R1. So, it doesn't make a difference whether you apply a day after the application is available or 10mins before the deadline.
2. There is no specific weightage assigned to acads. But, it does play a good role and will be one of the important items on any admissions list. However, I would suggest that you treat everything else in your application package as more important than acads as there is nothing you can do about your acads now.
3. Use Google to get some sample essays. Or use the books that are oft mentioned for helping you with the admission process. I am pretty sure that no one will want to share the essays. And BTW, you are not supposed to see your reco.

- Ramki.

P.S: You are not supposed to post your E-Mail ID on this thread or for that matter on any of the threads. So, please edit your post.

[Reev]

hi there.

this is my first post and was just figuring the whole thing out.

my interview for ISB was scheduled on the 21st of Nov. Went badly as i had Jaundice and was babling incoherently.

my gmat score was 700 and i have 3 yrs of work ex in Maruti Udyog as a Manager.

my extra circulars were good. i represented my state in two national tournements and held many leadership positions in college.

the others who came for the interview were far more qualified.

the interviewer too kinda looked uninterested in me...... guess i was just making up the numbers.

and thats that.

anyone else had his interview in Chennai ?

cheers

Reev

[SNAX]

Originally Posted by Reev

the interviewer too kinda looked uninterested in me...... guess i was just making up the numbers.

Reev

Dont worry, thats typical of ISB...You are not alone

[Crusader_1]

In ISB site,it is mentioned that 13% of the students had GMAT score between 600-650..can someone post those profiles..i have low score...thats the reason...thanks...

[Reev]

Alone making up the numbers , or alone feeling this way