@winks said:

HiI have 7+ years of IT experience and good academics and extra curricullum activities, both at school/college as well as in my firm. But I am on maternity leave since August 2012 and thinking about not joining back. I was just wondering if this would have a negative impact on my profile. Is it necessary to be working at the time when you take your gmat and apply at ISB? Are people on sabbatical even considered?Thanks

Hi
I have 7+ years of IT experience and good academics and extra curricullum activities, both at school/college as well as in my firm. But I am on maternity leave since August 2012 and thinking about not joining back. I was just wondering if this would have a negative impact on my profile. Is it necessary to be working at the time when you take your gmat and apply at ISB? Are people on sabbatical even considered?

Thanks

@atouchofcrypticthunder Thanks. Yes, I am talking about MBA admissions, I have little knowledge, as of now, about the colleges and profiles of people who get in, I was just trying to see how do I fare if I were to apply to a good b-school, what would be a realistic aim given this profile etc.

May Thanks for your advice I will keep this in mind.

@abhishek4563 First off - I am presuming you are talking about landing yourself into an MBA program. With a few lines on your achievements it is much too hard to determine where you will actually land up...If you understand the MBA admissions process better you would know that one's profile is only part of several other data points to determine the success of a BSchool applicant. The problem is this - if I told you that you would not make the cut anywhere - would you give up from still trying? I don't think so So why even ask for people's opinions when in all probability you will end up with biased feedback.

Hi,

Here is my profile, please let me know what kind of colleges I can target with this.

Job : Senior Associate in Technology Deptt (IT) of one the worlds leading Investment Banks
about 2.5 years

GMAT : 760 Quant 50 Verbal 44 AWA 5.5

Graduation: IIT Bombay Electrical Engg BTech + MTech (2010) CPI: 7.55 / 10

School : 12th Class DPS RK Puram 82%
10 th Class BPS Pilani 89.6%

I should be able to get decent recos from my workplace. Was involved in recruitment process from my campus and have to supervise vendor side resources on projects.

Where can I land with these credentials?

@mrsherlock1 The basic requirement of the incoming class is that you have between 10 to 25 years of managerial experience. Given your total work experience amounts to just 11.5 years you in all probability face an uphill task in making the cut at this point in time. Please have a look at the class profile.

@ShilpaGopalka Have you considered more relevant programs for Product Management like the ones offered by Institute of Product Leadership and Adaptive Marketing. Here is one that i am investigating myself

http://adaptivemarketing.in/icpmprogram

Since this is the first time it is happening I would say, track the answer to this question.
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/66866-2011-isb-hyds-admissions-director-82.html#post3493516

The Ad com usually posts once a week on that thread.

this is good !!!

I have created the following thread to track all international Bschool deadlines and essays. While it may not directly apply to ISB it will help those of you apply to schools abroad.

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/82359-abroad-b-school-deadlines-essays.html

Best,

Roshan

del@pg Says

The only doubt running through my mind is whether to be conservative ,giving the video a formal touch or take the liberty to let my creative juices flowing.

Since this is the first time it is happening I would say, track the answer to this question.
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/international-indian-mba-schools-accepting/66866-2011-isb-hyds-admissions-director-82.html#post3493516

The Ad com usually posts once a week on that thread.

Daemon_hunter Says

I believe........best to you guys.

Well, video essays at NYU and UCLA were optional(UCLA dropped it last year from its host of essays) and were not time bound,as far as my research goes.Even Tuck had given an option of video this year for its consortium program.I feel its a great step by ISB to include it in the app as actions certainly speaks more than words.This part really makes the app more exciting.The only doubt running through my mind is whether to be conservative ,giving the video a formal touch or take the liberty to let my creative juices flowing.

Hi atouchofcrypticthunder.

I have 2 years experience in oil and gas sector. It will be very helpful if you connect me with an alum working in energy sector

Roshan

What's your take on 90 sec. video upload inclusion in this year's app???

I believe Stern has had a video essay in their application for sometime.
NYU Stern Full-time MBA Essays

Here are some tips reading material that I liked after some Google searching
MBA Video Applications
Essay Snark: Stern "personal expression" essay

My thoughts?
ISB is among the top business schools in the world. A few of them are taking the leap ahead in terms of using the latest technology to try to get to know you. They say that verbal communication is just a fraction of our communications. Non verbal cues / body language says a lot more. So a video would help the interviewers as well as help you get your point across.

Also, as an MBA graduate, you are expected to take on the latest challenges. Think about this as a precursor to what is going to happen for the next 30 years or so.

That said, I understand the apprehension. I am not sure how well I would have been able to perform in front of a camera. But I sure as hell would have given it my best shot.

All the best to you guys.

Roshan,

It is mentioned in the application itself that reccos can be reused

As far as I know, recommendations can only be reused if you apply for the next session after your first application. So basically if you had already applied for co2013 then your recos can be reused otherwise you'll have to come up with fresh recos.

Contact admissions team at ISB, they'll be able to guide you better.

Roshan,

It is mentioned in the application itself that reccos can be reused

Dear Friends,

I have registered as a reapplicant in the application portal. But I do not see any option for reusing the recommendations or other details in the application. Please help me in doing so.

Thanks,
Saai

Saai,

While I was never a re-applicant, I believe there is no way of re-using recommendations or for that matter any aspect from your previous years application. You would need to start from scratch.

Best,

Roshan

Hi Roshan,

Really appreciate your efforts and help provided to all us aspirants. I am a US based IT professional with 8+ Years IT Consulting experience. Can you please connect me with someone with a similar profile to help me navigate my application in terms of choosing a specialization and preparing my application supporting it. I am a BE in Information Science and MS in Information Systems. All work experience is from US and no experience in India.

Thanks again.

Cberabadi,

Please shoot me a PM with the details.

Best,

Roshan

Dear Friends,

I have registered as a reapplicant in the application portal. But I do not see any option for reusing the recommendations or other details in the application. Please help me in doing so.

Thanks,
Saai

Hi Roshan,

Really appreciate your efforts and help provided to all us aspirants. I am a US based IT professional with 8+ Years IT Consulting experience. Can you please connect me with someone with a similar profile to help me navigate my application in terms of choosing a specialization and preparing my application supporting it. I am a BE in Information Science and MS in Information Systems. All work experience is from US and no experience in India.

Thanks again.

sushb14 Says

sorry did not know. I have edited the post

Replied to your PM - I just saw your messages here.

Roshan

What's your take on 90 sec. video upload inclusion in this year's app???

Hi Del@pg,

The video essay is used for admission via the Young Leader Program at ISB. Check this out for more http://www.isb.edu/PGP/YLPApplicationProcess.shtml

I just saw you post on the 2014 page that confirms the video upload requirement in the traditional PPGP application..I will write down by thoughts on the blog soon. Stay posted :)

Thanks a ton!

sorry did not know. I have edited the post

sushb14 Says

Can u please tell me Roshan how to send IM.my mail ID is can you mail me .

:nono: edit your post and remove your personal information its against the rules

i have send you PM . Please check.

Roshan

What's your take on 90 sec. video upload inclusion in this year's app???

Hi atouchofcrypticthunder.

I am planning to apply to ISB this year. I have 5 years experience in oil and gas industry and planning to take the GMAt by this august. I have seen that the company like schneider,sun edison ,husk power and solar semiconductors are recrutiers for ISB. I wanted to know what is the job profile they offer and what role does and ISB MBA passout plays in their organisation.

Hi sushb14,

Roles offered by these companies tend to be for the Strategy Team and Business Development Teams. Some of these companies also have Leadership Programs and they come to recruit directly for the program.

Send me an IM and I cant possibly connect you to an alum working in one of the above firms - if it will help in anyway.

Roshan

Hi atouchofcrypticthunder.

I am planning to apply to ISB this year. I have 5 years experience in oil and gas industry and planning to take the GMAt by this august. I have seen that the company like schneider,sun edison ,husk power and solar semiconductors are recrutiers for ISB. I wanted to know what is the job profile they offer and what role does and ISB MBA passout plays in their organisation.

My offer still stands for re-applicants - for those of you looking to get their last years applications reviewed feel free to shoot me a PM. I would be more than happy to help give you some candid feedback.

Best,

Roshan

For those of you who aren't aware - the Indian School of Business (ISB), has introduced a new "Early Admissions Confirmation" for prospective non-Indian applicants. Through this offer, qualified applicants will receive a guaranteed interview and fast-tracked admissions decision notification.

All applicants with a non-Indian passport and a GMAT score of 650 or more can take advantage of this special invitation.

Several of you will very soon be re-applying to BSchool. To help you and other such re-applicants I have put together "Surviving the Re-Application," a two part post that will help you kick-start the reapplication process in the right direction.

You can visit my blog by clicking the link in my signature (The post that would be displayed is Part 2 - you will have to start reading from Part 1.)

Feel free to comment on the blog and share the post with friends.

Cheers,

Roshan

Hi Roshan,

This is a very useful thread, indeed!

I have worked as an ERP SCM functional consultant for over 6 years, and am planning an MBA now. I wanted to have a discussion regarding my career options most MBA. Is it possible to connect me to someone who has a similar experience, or someone who can throw a few pointers on this?

thanks!

Adidas,

Can you send me a quick PM with your email id..We can have a quick chat and I can also connect you with the relevant invidiuals.

Best,

Roshan

Hi Roshan,

This is a very useful thread, indeed!

I have worked as an ERP SCM functional consultant for over 6 years, and am planning an MBA now. I wanted to have a discussion regarding my career options most MBA. Is it possible to connect me to someone who has a similar experience, or someone who can throw a few pointers on this?

thanks!

del@pg Says

Well,i didn't mean to sound hasty.Its just that i found your idea of that contact sheet great and was wondering why was that discontinued

long story Can discuss this with you over chat :)

Roshan

The sheet was for way back in 2010..With the current batch graduating and the new batch entering in April you will need to give it some time to get connected..in the interim you can send me a note regarding your question or alternatively you could post it here...I am sure I can help you out with whatever your query may be.

Best,

Rosh

Well,i didn't mean to sound hasty.Its just that i found your idea of that contact sheet great and was wondering why was that discontinued

Thanks roshan for the prompt response,i'll definitely do it.

By the way, i could see you developed a contact sheet in excel format in the start of the thread which is now missing.Does any contact sheet still exist where i could feed in the details and contact any alum directly.

The sheet was for way back in 2010..With the current batch graduating and the new batch entering in April you will need to give it some time to get connected..in the interim you can send me a note regarding your question or alternatively you could post it here...I am sure I can help you out with whatever your query may be.

Best,

Rosh

Del@pg - will definitely try and connect you. I would also encourage you to post your questions on this forum to allow others to benefit as well :)

Best,

Roshan

Thanks roshan for the prompt response,i'll definitely do it.

By the way, i could see you developed a contact sheet in excel format in the start of the thread which is now missing.Does any contact sheet still exist where i could feed in the details and contact any alum directly.