Hi everyone

Does anyone know anything about deferring admission at ISB? Has it been known to happen and if so, what sort of reasons are acceptable? Would appreciate any iputs.

Thanks!

Please do let me know if you find out anything related to deferring. When I asked during a info-session they told me it rarely ever happens.

Hi everyone

Does anyone know anything about deferring admission at ISB? Has it been known to happen and if so, what sort of reasons are acceptable? Would appreciate any iputs.

Thanks!

Hello all,

Is here any non-Indian passport holder who got an admit?
Also, any idea when the result will be declared for those who had interview on 18th?

Thanks

Hi Boomerang01

The results are out tomorrow (22nd). So wish you all the best. I am waiting for mine too.

Hello all,

Is here any non-Indian passport holder who got an admit?
Also, any idea when the result will be declared for those who had interview on 18th?

Thanks

Hello all,

Is here any non-Indian passport holder who got an admit?
Also, any idea when the result will be declared for those who had interview on 18th?

Thanks

I got accepted :)

Am happy about potentially taking the plunge. Am sad about having to potentially leave Bombay and go to Hyderabad :(

I really hope it's not all work and no play at ISB. I keep hearing conflicting opinions on this.

Anyway, whoever didn't make it - I was a re-applicant this time - and can honestly say that I've had an Amazing Crazy 2 years since last time - so I can tell from personal experience that lot's of good things are in store - make the most of life before the MBA.

For those who did make it - let's catch up - especially the guys from Bombay. Any plan happening on this front?

ballubalraj Says

Please share with us once you take the decision, and the reason (whether joining some other school?) if not too personal. Good Luck.

done, sent you a pm!

Hi all !!!! I am new to this thread and after flipping the pages of this thread ...wonder how i missed this action.

I ve got an admit

Profile GMAT 710
2 years 7 months work ex
Manufacturing Industry
Acads - Good
EC -decent

can i knw ur awa score dear

can i knw ur awa score dear

Dear Gaurav,

I am sorry to know about your ding @ ISB.. I never expected that :shocked:
So this shows that.. In contrary to the 'Image' that has been portrayed for ISB.. that GMAT is the 'Most Important' aspect of application.. I think that ISB is not just Crazy for a higher GMAT but a complete package. I've been noticing cases/trend.. viz. a 610 (Dentist) who made it & a 770 (your's) who could not. :wow:

Waisae.. Gaurav what are the other schools you have applied.. I mean the Back-up plan? Please try to work on your shortcomings.. with the feedback you'll get from ISB.

All the best.

Thanks Saurabh. Actually I did not give structure answers in my interview. I mean I could have done better. Being from a competitive 'IIM' pool, I should have done this homework. This is one thing which I learned. And yes, I would await a feedback from ISB too. Hopefully, it will be a more positive story next year.

Other school i/vs are happening. I'd tell you over PM. Would be irrelevant here :)

Thanks a lot once again, especially to you for the help n everything. Irrespective of the end result, there are several things that I have learned. And several friends that I have made. So I would not take it as a loss. :cheers:
Though yes, it could have been better...

Friends, I have been a passive participent on the thread and have an admit.Is there a admits thread /facebook page? could anyone please share the link and how to join for the same.

I am still evaluating weather to join the course or not. will share my decision with the forum soon.

cheers!
sagar

Thanks Neetu!
I already did that...but thats once we have done the transfer of the intial 2 Lakh Rs right..
I was worried about anything else to be done before the money transfer,..like we did for the interview where we clicked on a link to confirm our acceptance...

Nothing roytroy!!...I have confirmed wit one of the seniors....have u made the payment?

Thanks Neetu!
I already did that...but thats once we have done the transfer of the intial 2 Lakh Rs right..
I was worried about anything else to be done before the money transfer,..like we did for the interview where we clicked on a link to confirm our acceptance...

That's my impression as well.

Those who are already part of the FB group, can you check? This point would likely have been discussed and if not, the R1 Admits would surely know.

I won't be able to get on to that group for a couple more days due to risk of people (who haven't been informed) finding out !

Thanks

neethu_thomas Says

Go through the attachments they have sent along with the acceptance mail. You need to login to the application portal and enter details of the fund transfer.

Thanks Neetu!
I already did that...but thats once we have done the transfer of the intial 2 Lakh Rs right..
I was worried about anything else to be done before the money transfer,..like we did for the interview where we clicked on a link to confirm our acceptance...

Hi guys.
The only thing mentioned in the admit email is to transfer a non refundable deposit of 2 lakhs by 2 march 2011.
Anything else to be done to confirm acceptance?

Go through the attachments they have sent along with the acceptance mail. You need to login to the application portal and enter details of the fund transfer.

Hi guys.
The only thing mentioned in the admit email is to transfer a non refundable deposit of 2 lakhs by 2 march 2011.
Anything else to be done to confirm acceptance?

tripgaurav Says

Thanks mate. And all the best to u too. I am sure you would make it to a great b-school :)

Dear Gaurav,

I am sorry to know about your ding @ ISB.. I never expected that :shocked:
So this shows that.. In contrary to the 'Image' that has been portrayed for ISB.. that GMAT is the 'Most Important' aspect of application.. I think that ISB is not just Crazy for a higher GMAT but a complete package. I've been noticing cases/trend.. viz. a 610 (Dentist) who made it & a 770 (your's) who could not. :wow:

Waisae.. Gaurav what are the other schools you have applied.. I mean the Back-up plan? Please try to work on your shortcomings.. with the feedback you'll get from ISB.

All the best.

hey all!
im a silent spectator to this forum.. got an admit
my profile 650/ Consulting/ 3.5 yrs workex

im based out of hyd.. if any meet is planned, i would be interested in joining!!

shilpimit Says

Hey...I will also be interested if a meet is planned in Hyd...

Hi.. Can u gimme a pm with your name and contact details... Three of us are game so far..

hey all!
im a silent spectator to this forum.. got an admit
my profile 650/ Consulting/ 3.5 yrs workex

im based out of hyd.. if any meet is planned, i would be interested in joining!!

Hi.. Can u gimme a pm with your name and contact details... three of us are game so far...

achints Says

hey i have sent a pm with my details...what is the link of the new thread??

do share with me too

Does anyone know how does one go about deferring admission ? Is 2 Lakh deposit required for deferral as well .

Thanks
Shiv

Oh bummer!
BB, I wish you luck in your other endeavors.
I havent made a final decision but most likely, I may not accept ISB.
So waitlisters with similar background as mine (engg background + into product management), goodluck to you all!

Please share with us once you take the decision, and the reason (whether joining some other school?) if not too personal. Good Luck.

Hey Balraj,

Thanks! You can join the FB group. Link in the irrelevant thread.

One correction though, reconadi too has something better in store for him.

My bad. Though I read reconadi's post, I missed it.

By the way, I have joined the FB group. I do not have access to FB all the time, but would catch you guys whenever I can.

Though I am late in informing you guys, I got dinged. 730, 9 years in IT, good interview (my perception), avg acads (NIT+IISc), good ECs.

Congratulations to reconadi, Architectonica, prashant, gogetter and other admits.

Good luck to kusum.rohra and others who are waitlisted - you guys will make it.

It was sad to see dings for Shwetaverizon, thedarklard, somFrodo, gauri.singh19, hemaspec, aps#1, tripgaurav, smiley2209, consciousboy. All the best to all of you for your future endevors. There is something better for you in store.

I will not apply to ISB next year, will try for IIM A, B, and C.

It has been a nice journey and even better to have you guys around. Lets be in touch.

-Balraj

Thanks mate. And all the best to u too. I am sure you would make it to a great b-school

Hmmmm.... i too got dinged from ISB. Now waiting to hear from them in late April.

740/5.5/3.5 yrs/B.E+Economics(LSE)/Avg ECs

Congratulations to everyone who made it to ISB!

Oh bummer!
BB, I wish you luck in your other endeavors.
I havent made a final decision but most likely, I may not accept ISB.
So waitlisters with similar background as mine (engg background + into product management), goodluck to you all!

Though I am late in informing you guys, I got dinged. 730, 9 years in IT, good interview (my perception), avg acads (NIT+IISc), good ECs.

Congratulations to reconadi, Architectonica, prashant, gogetter and other admits.

Good luck to kusum.rohra and others who are waitlisted - you guys will make it.

It was sad to see dings for Shwetaverizon, thedarklard, somFrodo, gauri.singh19, hemaspec, aps#1, tripgaurav, smiley2209, consciousboy. All the best to all of you for your future endevors. There is something better for you in store.

I will not apply to ISB next year, will try for IIM A, B, and C.

It has been a nice journey and even better to have you guys around. Lets be in touch.

-Balraj

hey i have sent a pm with my details...what is the link of the new thread??

there is a 2012 admits thread ... get there ... and yes lets plan a meet in Delhi....I have a feeling that I am co-oding it send me your number and email id

hey guys,
sorry for the late response. i also got an admit :). i am based in delhi. is there any plans to meet somewhere in delhi??

hey guys,
sorry for the late response. i also got an admit :). i am based in delhi. is there any plans to meet somewhere in delhi??

anewraag Says

Guys....Have any of you paid the deposit?

not yet....finding it difficult to arrange the cash in such a short notice

Guys....Have any of you paid the deposit?

Hey thanks :). the GMAT was a sore point on my application but I'm glad that they stood true to their word and considered everything else. The rest of my profile and acads is good. essays were really tough.. its always diff to write about yourself, however good a writer you may be.
Look forward to meeting you in April.
Cheers
Radhieka

QUOTE=avinash332;2533019]Now this, to me, proves that even if GMAT is an important criteria for selection, other parts of the profile are equally important.

Congrats on your selection. You must have put your business journalist skills in writing the essays and must have done a stupendous job. I am an R1 admit. Hope to see you in April.

akun08 Says

Congrats guys.. I was beginning to feel insecure that my belonging to IT background was the reason for my reject.. I think I screwed up my goals essay(I wrote management consulting) .. it is a different thing that I was keen to pursue management consulting because I am not much interested in IT as a career.. but now I feel I could have done far better if I had written my post MBA goals along the same lines as my IT experience - that way, atleast I could have sold my self better.. But, I am kinda lost now and pretty confused and I thnk I have made a big blunder.. Next time when I reapply, I will have more of IT experience(I have no other option except to continue working in the same sector)....I dont think I would make a strong candidate then by bragging about management consulting in my goals with so much experience in IT.. would it make sense at that time if I say that post MBA I want to get into IT strategy roles? saying such a thing would make me appear a whimsical person who doesn't know his priorities (last time this candidate says management consulting, this time he says IT strategy)..

Dear akun08 , from my personal experience I feel that the best strategy is to be true to yourself... If you are able to connect your current accomplishments with your goals , the battle is half won!...It all depends on how well you connect the dots...It makes much more sense if you say u want to get in to management consulting / Strategy roles in "IT domain". In that case you will be better equipped since u can use your current skills in the new profile as well. .....Again I say- This is my personal opinion . All the best for the journey ahead!!

yea am from IT background (product development in financial services). My profile : 3.6 years / GMAT 710 / Average acads / Good ECs / Community service / Few initiatives in college/work place

Cheers
Neethu

Hope this helps

I am from IT Industry.

My profile
Re-applicant
7.5 years of work exp
GMAT 740, AWA 5.5
Patent (Pending Approval)
Decent Community Service (India & Abroad)
Long Distance Cyclist
Know French

Congrats guys.. I was beginning to feel insecure that my belonging to IT background was the reason for my reject.. I think I screwed up my goals essay(I wrote management consulting) .. it is a different thing that I was keen to pursue management consulting because I am not much interested in IT as a career.. but now I feel I could have done far better if I had written my post MBA goals along the same lines as my IT experience - that way, atleast I could have sold my self better.. But, I am kinda lost now and pretty confused and I thnk I have made a big blunder.. Next time when I reapply, I will have more of IT experience(I have no other option except to continue working in the same sector)....I dont think I would make a strong candidate then by bragging about management consulting in my goals with so much experience in IT.. would it make sense at that time if I say that post MBA I want to get into IT strategy roles? saying such a thing would make me appear a whimsical person who doesn't know his priorities (last time this candidate says management consulting, this time he says IT strategy)..

Hi all !!!! I am new to this thread and after flipping the pages of this thread ...wonder how i missed this action.

I ve got an admit

Profile GMAT 710
2 years 7 months work ex
Manufacturing Industry
Acads - Good
EC -decent

Hey Balraj,

Thanks! You can join the FB group. Link in the irrelevant thread.

One correction though, reconadi too has something better in store for him.

Though I am late in informing you guys, I got dinged. 730, 9 years in IT, good interview (my perception), avg acads (NIT+IISc), good ECs.

Congratulations to reconadi, Architectonica, prashant, gogetter and other admits.

Good luck to kusum.rohra and others who are waitlisted - you guys will make it.

It was sad to see dings for Shwetaverizon, thedarklard, somFrodo, gauri.singh19, hemaspec, aps#1, tripgaurav, smiley2209, consciousboy. All the best to all of you for your future endevors. There is something better for you in store.

I will not apply to ISB next year, will try for IIM A, B, and C.

It has been a nice journey and even better to have you guys around. Lets be in touch.

-Balraj

akun08 Says

Congrats to all admits.. Did any one from IT industry get an admit in R2? could u share ur profile? Mine is 740/5 3.5 years, IT work-ex + Entrepreneurship and I got dinged in R2.

yea am from IT background (product development in financial services). My profile : 3.6 years / GMAT 710 / Average acads / Good ECs / Community service / Few initiatives in college/work place

Cheers
Neethu

Hey...I will also be interested if a meet is planned in Hyd...

Dinged!
5.5 yrs IT / ~2 yrs International experience / 670 GMAT

I think from whatever has been posted, for IT profiles, some amount of management experience is expected!!

Congratulations:clap: and Good luck to the ones who have gotten in.

It'd really help if you could get back here and let us know how many have managed to get in with IT-implementation experience..

Cheers!

I got a reject too. 690 GMAT, 10+ years of experience in IT, working as a Project Manager for last couple of years, many awards at organization and group level, more than 4 years of people management experience, 3 years of international experience. But all did not help. So you never know what they need. But I'm sure they have picked the best.

All the rejects are good too and may be the best for some other places.

Congrats to people who are in and all the best wishes to people who did not make the cut this time.

Late to the thread... Received an admit!!
My profile:
4 n half years work-ex,
GMAT 750,
Venture Capital Industry

Tough luck to all those who dint make it... Good luck for your future and am sure there are much better things waiting for u all... (FYI I wrote CAT 4 times and missed twice very closely... ) Just keep up the spirit and move on...

PS: Hyderabad based ISB admits.. shall we plan a meet? Would be good to meet up...

hey all!
im a silent spectator to this forum.. got an admit
my profile 650/ Consulting/ 3.5 yrs workex

im based out of hyd.. if any meet is planned, i would be interested in joining!!

Though I am late in informing you guys, I got dinged. 730, 9 years in IT, good interview (my perception), avg acads (NIT+IISc), good ECs.

Congratulations to reconadi, Architectonica, prashant, gogetter and other admits.

Good luck to kusum.rohra and others who are waitlisted - you guys will make it.

It was sad to see dings for Shwetaverizon, thedarklard, somFrodo, gauri.singh19, hemaspec, aps#1, tripgaurav, smiley2209, consciousboy. All the best to all of you for your future endevors. There is something better for you in store.

I will not apply to ISB next year, will try for IIM A, B, and C.

It has been a nice journey and even better to have you guys around. Lets be in touch.

-Balraj

vijayf Says

I've been a silent sporadic-reader of this thread for the last one month.Went through i-debriefs posted in here..the one posted by Ms.Kusum Rohra made me feel that she is a shoo-in to get into ISB.Today,upon knowing that she's put on waitlist ,I am little disappointed.Hope she gets through this last hurdle....ATB to you,Ma'm

Hey Vijay,

Thanks a lot for your wishes

Hey all,

I got admitted as well. so exhilarating. My profile - 610 on GMAT, business journalist with 6+ years work ex.

Now this, to me, proves that even if GMAT is an important criteria for selection, other parts of the profile are equally important.

Congrats on your selection. You must have put your business journalist skills in writing the essays and must have done a stupendous job. I am an R1 admit. Hope to see you in April.

akun08 Says

Congrats to all admits.. Did any one from IT industry get an admit in R2? could u share ur profile? Mine is 740/5 3.5 years, IT work-ex + Entrepreneurship and I got dinged in R2.

Hope this helps

I am from IT Industry.

My profile
Re-applicant
7.5 years of work exp
GMAT 740, AWA 5.5
Patent (Pending Approval)
Decent Community Service (India & Abroad)
Long Distance Cyclist
Know French

I just resigned today....I think I am the first one in the group

Hey puys,A late post. I received the admit yesterday. Feels great!!Congrats to all admits and good luck to others!!

anewraag Says

I have too made it guys.......

Gr8 work dude. I had told you will make it. pm me your contact details.

Regards
Prashant

Shwetaverizon Says

NO I don't feel like as of now :)

Dont jump into it so early. Take a break and start afresh. You need any help lemme know.

Regards
Prashant

Congrats to all admits.. Did any one from IT industry get an admit in R2? could u share ur profile? Mine is 740/5 3.5 years, IT work-ex + Entrepreneurship and I got dinged in R2.

Shwetaverizon Says

NO I don't feel like as of now :)

Okay......

NO I don't feel like as of now

aps#1 Says

Hey, will u apply to Co2013????

Shwetaverizon Says

Oh okay got it aps#1 :)

Hey, will u apply to Co2013????

Oh okay got it aps#1

Congratulation to the admits !!

Those who have been dinged, you should ask for a feedback. I wasn't even called for an interview so I wrote to MR. Kannan. This was the feedback I received

"Your essay 1 did not show enough maturity. If you had, after three years of work experience, to go back to what you did in IIT to show your uniqueness that is not a sign of someone who has really grown professionally."

I really don't believe this. I had two examples to support my leadership abilities. One from College and one from professional life. I thought it is better to portray my leadership skill in more stages of my life, rather than just professional. But ISB Adcoms think otherwise. The same essays has got me interviews in other top B-Schools.
Anyways, my point is that if you are going to re-apply next year don't hesitate to take a feedback as ISB unlike other B-Schools is quite different in judging the potential of a candidate.

See here he says he was not called for an interview.......

Shwetaverizon Says

Yeah I got the same response. Not sure how goyal got his response and that too so specific about one essay .. really wondering

aps#1 Says

He did not get an interview call......the reply was for that......I guess...

Shwetaverizon Says

Yeah I got the same response. Not sure how goyal got his response and that too so specific about one essay .. really wondering

He did not get an interview call......the reply was for that......I guess...

aps#1 Says

Hi Shweta, I wrote yesterday immediately after I got the ding....and they replied promptly saying that they can't, as per policy, give me any feedback till april....we need to write to them then......

Yeah I got the same response. Not sure how goyal got his response and that too so specific about one essay .. really wondering

Shwetaverizon Says

I just wrote to them in the morning and they replied they cannot give a feedback until the next batch starts i.e. April

Hi Shweta, I wrote yesterday immediately after I got the ding....and they replied promptly saying that they can't, as per policy, give me any feedback till april....we need to write to them then......

I just wrote to them in the morning and they replied they cannot give a feedback until the next batch starts i.e. April

agoyal Says

Just write to adcom for a feedback on why you were dinged..

hey agoyal,

Can you please let me know, how can I ask for feedback from ISB. I was dinged yesterday!

Just write to adcom for a feedback on why you were dinged..