Interviews scheduled till 9th Nov (that we know of). No results before that.

Hello Bhayio,

Any news on R1-result front?

Hello Bhayio,

Any news on R1-result front?

R2 applicant working on App
Thnx R1 guys for ur valuable inputs..

Hi Prithwish,

I also had my interview in Kolkata, but on 21st Oct.

You had interview with which Panel no. and how many members were there in the panel? By any chance you remember the panel members' names?

Please share your interview experience.

Cheers!
Piyush

Just done with my telephonic i/v.

I might be the last of all who were interviewed.

Qs were mainly based on my profile and application.
Almost everything that i mentioned in the application was touched upon.
Lots of drilling on my present work, improvement over last year when had i applied and my future goals.

A short 20 min i/v with no extraordinary qs.

@Suman Kar
There you go. Conflicting answers about the topic issue. I still suggest you expect one. Just don't let them catch you off guard. All the best!!

@Dheerajcr and thedarkland: thanks for the encouraging words. I also feel that cross-questioning necessarily means that you are dinged. They might just be testing us under stress.

@Suman Kar: I had a telephonic interview and they didnt ask me to speak on any word. Just an interview.

Damn!!
what I meant was
@Dheerajcr and thedarkland: thanks for the encouraging words. I also feel that cross-questioning DOESN'T necessarily mean that you are dinged. They might just be testing us under stress.

@Suman Kar: I had a telephonic interview and they didnt ask me to speak on any word. Just an interview

@Dheerajcr and thedarkland: thanks for the encouraging words. I also feel that cross-questioning necessarily means that you are dinged. They might just be testing us under stress.

@Suman Kar: I had a telephonic interview and they didnt ask me to speak on any word. Just an interview.

Suman Kar Says

Quick Question to Intl applicants who are already done with their interviews, where you given a world to speak on at the beginning of your interviews?

Though am not an intl applicant, I can def say that intl applicants were given a topic to speak before their interview. A friend of mine and a few posters here did get one. If you ask if a topic was given to ALL intl applicants, then I am not sure. But I suggest you be in expectation of one.

Quick Question to Intl applicants who are already done with their interviews, where you given a world to speak on at the beginning of your interviews?

I don't think cross questioning should be seen negatively. They could be testing how clear are you about your goals. If you were sure about yourself and your answers, you might have strengthened your candidature. If ad com weren't interested in your profile, would they have called you for an interview?

Hello Puys
Applied to ISB on 29.08.2010. R1
Interviewed in Kolkata on 20.10.2010. in Kolkata.
My Profile:
GMAT: 720, V:40, W:49, AWA:6.0
BE (Electrical) 1st Class from Jadavpur University with 69.53% marks.
Decent xtra curriculars
Keeping my fingers crossed
Best of luck to all the applicants

Can you please share your work ex? And your interview exp?

@pannalal: Seems pretty similar to my experience. Strong wording on why MBA now and also kept cutting me off in my answers. Lets just hope for the best.

Some pretty heavy interview you had! All the best! You are in the enviable position of waiting for just a week to know your results.

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Hello Puys
Applied to ISB on 29.08.2010. R1
Interviewed in Kolkata on 20.10.2010. in Kolkata.
My Profile:
GMAT: 720, V:40, W:49, AWA:6.0
BE (Electrical) 1st Class from Jadavpur University with 69.53% marks.
Decent xtra curriculars
Keeping my fingers crossed
Best of luck to all the applicants

thedarklard Says

Or it may be just that this year applicants have more clarity Let puys enjoy their diwali break! I am pretty sure this is the lull before the great storm (Nov 15th).

Like your attitude I hope so too

reconadi Says

Well, one conclusion can be that there are too many "silent" spectators this time :)

Or it may be just that this year applicants have more clarity Let puys enjoy their diwali break! I am pretty sure this is the lull before the great storm (Nov 15th).

Guy, Uninterrupted Says

At this stage in the application cycle (i.e., just before results were announced), the PG thread had hit 600 pages last year. This year it's 427. What does that say about last year vs. this year? Does it say anything at all? Less applicants? Declining activity on PG?

Well, one conclusion can be that there are too many "silent" spectators this time

Guy, Uninterrupted Says

At this stage in the application cycle (i.e., just before results were announced), the PG thread had hit 600 pages last year. This year it's 427. What does that say about last year vs. this year? Does it say anything at all? Less applicants? Declining activity on PG?

I don't think these stats portray any trend whatsoever, just that people 'seem' more eager this time round (again no conclusions here, just a feeling)

At this stage in the application cycle (i.e., just before results were announced), the PG thread had hit 600 pages last year. This year it's 427. What does that say about last year vs. this year? Does it say anything at all? Less applicants? Declining activity on PG?

I have no idea how you guys are playing this waiting game. I am a R2 applicant (yet to submit), heck, and I am excited about the R1 results. My best wishes to everyone of the interviewed puys to get a great news from ISB.

harsh284 Says

Thanks!! I had not mentioned anything related to microfinance in my application directly. Just mentioned microfinance as a possible solution to rural sector issues in the interview

Well perhaps thats why they asked you about the SKS thingy. Even I was asked about current affairs based on my activities..
Dont worry one answer is not a make or break ...

@varungmat10 @viyer8

Thanks guys. I will mail them to get further details since its crucial that I know the details as soon as possible.

I do agree to anydamnguy that not knowing about SKS shows ignorance of current affairs, but it should be unfair on ISBs part to consider that as a breaking point coz they don't test current affairs for all candidates.

Only if harsh284 mentioned in his application that he is good at quizzing/current affairs or his domain is microfinance etc, then this might be a damaging point.

Just my two cents!

Thanks!! I had not mentioned anything related to microfinance in my application directly. Just mentioned microfinance as a possible solution to rural sector issues in the interview

Can I ask you guys a silly question?

Basically, I have jumped in some unexpected financial trouble. I am worried that I cannot make the initial money for admission even if I make it.

Can somebody tell me the schedule for fee payment in ISB for R1 admits? Are there any options? I understood from the site that if we pay the full amount together it is slightly less. Can somebody enlighten? I have searched the site, but somehow could not find an accurate schedule.

Trapezio,

ISB gives 15 days to accept the offer along with the acceptance fees(2Lakhs). So it depends when the results are out.

On the full time payement and reduced amount, its better to write to pgpadmissions@isb.edu to get a official statement of this.
ATB

Can I ask you guys a silly question?

Basically, I have jumped in some unexpected financial trouble. I am worried that I cannot make the initial money for admission even if I make it.

Can somebody tell me the schedule for fee payment in ISB for R1 admits? Are there any options? I understood from the site that if we pay the full amount together it is slightly less. Can somebody enlighten? I have searched the site, but somehow could not find an accurate schedule.

my advise.. call the admissions office.. they'll guide u best

Can I ask you guys a silly question?

Basically, I have jumped in some unexpected financial trouble. I am worried that I cannot make the initial money for admission even if I make it.

Can somebody tell me the schedule for fee payment in ISB for R1 admits? Are there any options? I understood from the site that if we pay the full amount together it is slightly less. Can somebody enlighten? I have searched the site, but somehow could not find an accurate schedule.

For the benefit of larger audience, requesting R1 and R2 applicants to fill in the required fields of the excel sheet.

https://spreadsheets0.google.com/ccc?key=tJSO-9_5T4WyvP3--NcpS1g&hl;=en#gid=7

I do agree to anydamnguy that not knowing about SKS shows ignorance of current affairs, but it should be unfair on ISBs part to consider that as a breaking point coz they don't test current affairs for all candidates.

Only if harsh284 mentioned in his application that he is good at quizzing/current affairs or his domain is microfinance etc, then this might be a damaging point.

Just my two cents!

Originally Posted by Diya_sharma
Post from last year, any views


17.25% GMAT
7.75% 12th marks
10.00% college marks
25.00% essays
20.00% recommendations
20.00% Interviews



Ohh....wish we could ever know this...

Take for instance the case below


Profile of an Applicant last year

Gmat 740
XII 93%
Chartered accountant - rank holder - all India basis
Work ex - Investment banking with a top MNC bank
Great essays and recos
decent Interview

Only problem - Could not convince the i/v panel about his decision to enter PE industry post MBA


Outcome - DINGED

You can now judge for yourself.

ISB adcom probably deemed him to be overqualified for ISB. After all everybody who is admitted has great clarity of post-ISB goals: strategy consulting with McKinsey/BCG/Bain :D

Sorry for the cynicism, but I didn't have a +ve experience in the ISB interview last year.

tripgaurav Says

hey that's not possible... the R2 app would close on Nov 30th...

Chill tripgaurav,

Pagla.Ghoda is kiddin

Pagla.Ghoda Says

= May be R2 interviews have begun.

hey that's not possible... the R2 app would close on Nov 30th...

rossISB Says

Congrats dude.. I didnt know the interviews for hyd are still going on.. havent visited this forum for quiet some time... ATB:D

No issues bro, many people who regularly visit this forum also don't know that interviews for hyd are still on! May be R2 interviews have begun.

No , am not an international student . Am from hyderbad only . yes , I got an on campus call .

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Applicant Name: Akshay Sharma
Application No.: 120414

Dear Akshay,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been short listed for an interview for the Post Graduation Programme in Management (PGP). The schedule is outlined below:

Date: 08-Nov-2010
Time: 16:10 Hours
Duration: 30 minutes approximately
Panel No: 1
City: Hyderabad(HYD)
Venue: Admissions Office, AC1 courtyard, ISB Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032, Tel # - 23187474

Preferred Dress Code: Business Formals

You need to report at least One hour prior to the scheduled interview time for another assessment, which precedes the interview. You need not carry with you any documents, except for the copy of this print-out to the venue.

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Congrats dude.. I didnt know the interviews for hyd are still going on.. havent visited this forum for quiet some time... ATB:D

No , am not an international student . Am from hyderbad only . yes , I got an on campus call .

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Applicant Name: Akshay Sharma
Application No.: 120414

Dear Akshay,

We are pleased to inform you that you have been short listed for an interview for the Post Graduation Programme in Management (PGP). The schedule is outlined below:

Date: 08-Nov-2010
Time: 16:10 Hours
Duration: 30 minutes approximately
Panel No: 1
City: Hyderabad(HYD)
Venue: Admissions Office, AC1 courtyard, ISB Campus, Gachibowli, Hyderabad - 500032, Tel # - 23187474

Preferred Dress Code: Business Formals

You need to report at least One hour prior to the scheduled interview time for another assessment, which precedes the interview. You need not carry with you any documents, except for the copy of this print-out to the venue.

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Hi ,
I too got a call on 4th for 8th NOV ... Hyderabad ... Guys those who have already gone through the intrvw please guide ... as in how to prepare ...

@akki.oceanic: You got an on-campus interview call ? Are you not an international candidate ?

It's really interesting to know so many puys reporting for i/v calls well beyond 4th November(the official last date as per ISB website). I wonder what ISB is doing this time.

Hi ,
I too got a call on 4th for 8th NOV ... Hyderabad ... Guys those who have already gone through the intrvw please guide ... as in how to prepare ...

wish you all an awesome festival of lights! Shine on!

A very happy diwali to all the puys out here :)) May the next year take u to the b-school of ur dreams :)))

Everybody, a very happy and prosperous diwali to all of you. May u all get through in whichever B school u wish for

Add one more.. that makes it 164.. :)

haha ye kar sakte hai...mein to cheating karunga aur "ISB will invite me " pe end karunga

i was actually counting how many people reported i/v call on PG...there were 163 i/v calls reported at PG.

Any guess wats the no of i/v experiences shared???

thats the spirit diya..!! i am doin the same.. just chilling fr next two weeks .. till the final result is out.. if they dun take us.. its destiny's call..

Hi puys,

I need some help from all of you.

I have a survey for you to fill. This is an important survey as the results from this survey will directly impact a business plan that I am currently working on. The good part about this survey is - it is related to MBA and B School Admissions Consulting. It is pertinent that you answer all questions as truthfully as possible - this will ensure that I can confidently make decisions going forward based on your inputs.

The survey should take you around 10 - 15 minutes to complete.

This is the link: https://isb.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_9T5tzew5YIdnSsc

The deadline is tonight - so please send this to all your friends who are looking to apply for an MBA or someone who is in an MBA program and who has taken MBA Admission Consulting help.

Thanks once again for helping me out

Best,

Roshan

Hey Puys,

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous diwali Have a blast!

BTW, if oyu want to watch a good movie, try 12 angry men. its an english movie released in 1954 starring Henry Fonda. Awesome movie! One of my all time favs.

good morning puys :)
happy diwali to all. Wishing R1 applicants ATB for final call and R2 applicants ATB for i/v call(final call wali wish new year par denge).

Mein bta rha hun, we should create a seperate thread..."Timepass after ISB i/v:)"...

yahan par movies discuss karenge...R2 applicants marenge :shocked:

To all R2 applicants,

Feel free to PM me incase anyone wants a app review before submission(needless to say,since its diwali...its gng to be FREE FREE FREE).

ATB.

Hey Puys,

Wish you all a very happy and prosperous diwali Have a blast!

BTW, if oyu want to watch a good movie, try 12 angry men. its an english movie released in 1954 starring Henry Fonda. Awesome movie! One of my all time favs.

Diya_sharma Says

Thanks for taking the pain and counting iv invites and exps.I am catching up on all the movies I missed due to GMAT Prep and application process

Koi pain-vain nahi hai... ye to time-pass karne ka ek tareeka tha
I am surprised why they counted it in a hurry...
They would have spent more time if they had counted it properly

Ohkay guys...i will count it again

One of my friend also got a call couple of days back for 8th.. Its all international now though... I also counted in a hurry and its around 60 ...
which makes me feel even if 600 people were called, only 10% says it here.. either there were lesser calls or may be too many silent spectators..because i can't believe less than 10% of i/v calls from an active place like this...

However, my bigger concern is release date... lets say they are to release on 15th and 9th is last, i can't imagine how in 5 days they will produce results.. this is only possible if 70-80% of the R1 has been more or less taken into account and the fight is on for remaining 20%...

Lets see how it goes.. but we should all petition to please release by 15th... what do say puys?.. already so many sleepless nights

varungmat10 Says

Diya suggest some good movies yar :)

You can watch Aakrosh... if you prefer english, watch from what it was copied .. i.e. missisipi burning.. i think its on youtube...
Then I saw rakta charitra ... sarkar type of movie.. in case you aren't averse to violence...

Then the last really good english movie i found was inception... or may be i am missing something...

Diya_sharma Says

Thanks for taking the pain and counting iv invites and exps.I am catching up on all the movies I missed due to GMAT Prep and application process

Diya suggest some good movies yar

with few calls reported here also + delhi i/v schedule shortened +approx 1400 applicants , i am sure the calls were less than 800..

May be around 600 or so....(again this my estimate and open to discussion).

We cant be sure that calls will be equal in number...may be 50:50 or 55:45 or 45:55...
thats one more mystery :)

Thanks for taking the pain and counting iv invites and exps.I am catching up on all the movies I missed due to GMAT Prep and application process

About the results, I was talking to one of the current ISB guys (about 2 weeks back when I had minimal hopes of being shortlisted for the interview) and the person told me ISB might not necessarily stick to dates and it might drag through november.... just FYI...

Apparently, cause application filtering is a thankless job at the school and the number of volunteers for the task varies and that affects coverage...

Point: There might be i/vs still pending
All Dates are subject to change

I am glad it is that way cause I got the i/v call else 4th Nov would have been coffin day

In total, there would be around 800 ppl interviewed..??

Does ISB send equal number of invites for both the rounds?

with few calls reported here also + delhi i/v schedule shortened +approx 1400 applicants , i am sure the calls were less than 800..

May be around 600 or so....(again this my estimate and open to discussion).

We cant be sure that calls will be equal in number...may be 50:50 or 55:45 or 45:55...
thats one more mystery

varungmat10 Says

i counted in a hurry but the no i got was only 58 :(

In total, there would be around 800 ppl interviewed..??

Does ISB send equal number of invites for both the rounds?

Definitely not 163...
I think the number would be something like 80 or so..

i counted in a hurry but the no i got was only 58

haha ye kar sakte hai...mein to cheating karunga aur "ISB will invite me " pe end karunga

i was actually counting how many people reported i/v call on PG...there were 163 i/v calls reported at PG.

Any guess wats the no of i/v experiences shared???

Definitely not 163...
I think the number would be something like 80 or so..

Main soch raha hoon ki hum sab ek ek marigold flower leke "ISB will invite me, ISB will not" karte hain n then uske results discuss karte hain :D

What say doston? :cheers:

haha ye kar sakte hai...mein to cheating karunga aur "ISB will invite me " pe end karunga

i was actually counting how many people reported i/v call on PG...there were 163 i/v calls reported at PG.

Any guess wats the no of i/v experiences shared???

Idhar hi hai Sandeep bhai :D
Inteha ho gayi intezar ki :splat:

Btao kya discuss kiya jaye????:cheers:

Main soch raha hoon ki hum sab ek ek marigold flower leke "ISB will invite me, ISB will not" karte hain n then uske results discuss karte hain :D

What say doston?

Itna sannaata kyu hai bhai

Kahan chale gaye sab? :wow:

Idhar hi hai Sandeep bhai :D
Inteha ho gayi intezar ki :splat:

Btao kya discuss kiya jaye????:cheers: