ISB 2008-2009 Selected for Interview

sandeepgoyal_ns · October 17, 2007, 5:34am

My Profile :

Indian/IT/Male
Exp : 2+ (in technology startups).
GMAT : 770
Acads : Above average
Extra Currics : Decent.
Interview : 3rd Nov, Delhi

akx_4_u · October 17, 2007, 8:45am

Hi puys,

Congrats to all those who have been short listed. It sure is a nice feeling to have after you put in soo much efforts involved in the application process.

Here's my profile:

GMAT: 750 / AWA 5
Work Ex: 2 Yrs in and IT company
Acads: Very Good
Extracurriculars: Decent

Interview details: 25th Oct @ Chennai

Puys,
Can we discuss on the type and range of preperation that each one of us is gonna put in for the interview stage.

As you can see, I dont have much time to prepare. I just plan to read through my application and prepare for the generic questions like Why MBA? Why ISB?... and hope that the questions pertain to my essays and my application..

All d best with your prep.. May the most deserving men and women win!!!

Cheers,
Akx.

tusis_2 · October 17, 2007, 10:01am

Any clue on the number of interview calls made? even last yr's numbers wud help.

sandeepgoyal_ns · October 17, 2007, 10:29am

tusis_2 Says
Any clue on the number of interview calls made? even last yr's numbers wud help.

I enquired from my friend at ISB. He told me that it should be around 600 for R1.

tusis_2 · October 17, 2007, 10:56am

sandeepgoyal_ns Says
I enquired from my friend at ISB. He told me that it should be around 600 for R1.

So out of that around 150 ppl will get the admits right??

Also any clue on the short assessment thingy?

big_dreams · October 17, 2007, 6:25pm

I think out of 600 (I think it must be more..will explain later) there would be atleast 210 (half of 420)

Also considering a drop out of around 10% before acceptance (have read this somewhere in ISB site), I guess there would be around 235 offers made in R1.

One more point that I can think of is...ISB has a interview to acceptance ratio of 5:1..meaning 1 in every 5 candidates interviewed is offered a seat. Taking that into account, round-1 interview calls should be somewhere in the range of 1175

anu_isb · October 17, 2007, 6:39pm

But from some current student I gotta knw tht in all ISB received 1500+ applications... if amng thm 1175 are called for interview..it sounds gr8

beleive something is wrong in the figures

I think out of 600 (I think it must be more..will explain later) there would be atleast 210 (half of 420)

Also considering a drop out of around 10% before acceptance (have read this somewhere in ISB site), I guess there would be around 235 offers made in R1.

One more point that I can think of is...ISB has a interview to acceptance ratio of 5:1..meaning 1 in every 5 candidates interviewed is offered a seat. Taking that into account, round-1 interview calls should be somewhere in the range of 1175

big_dreams · October 17, 2007, 6:45pm

Last year ISB received more than 7000 apps...
Also I believe you remember getting an automated mail saying: "Due to unexpectedly high number of applications this year, we would take some time to update your status and please do not mail/contact ISB until then" This makes me believe there are even more applicants this year.

For that matter, I don't see a reason to be either happy or otherwise. In fact those numbers should not matter at all. :satisfie:
All that matters is that you n I have been selected for the interview n we need to give our best shot there :)...good luck

shago · October 17, 2007, 6:57pm

Taking the interview from US. Scheduled for 2nd Nov, 2007

GMAT - 740
Education - Post Graduation in IT
Workex - would be 7 yrs and 10 months by Apr 2008 with one of the top tier IT companies, for a fortune 100 client.
Certifications - PMP, NCFM (NSE's Certification in Financial Markets), IIBF (Indian Institute of Banking and Finance) + a few internal certifications on Quality, Six Sigma
International Experience - 3 yrs
Extra Curriculars - prominently active during college and also during work

rgds,

april2007_isb · October 17, 2007, 7:27pm

Got an interview call. It was so taxing to wait when messages were coming from all the places !!!

My Profile:

Work Ex : 4.25 ( April 2008 ) - Includes 6 months of Intership ( 1+ is in US)
Industry : IT - ERP Consulting and Business Development
Extra Cur : Avergae
Community Exp : Excellent
GMAT : 730 ( Re-applicant. Last Year rejected without interview with 690]
Interview : 18th Nov
Location : International

I see lot of discussion on number of people shortlisted. I am of opinion that the number stands around 600, after discussion with some current students. Also, I read they will make approx 150 calls n perhaps make a big WaitList.

Anyways, all it matters we all are still in race. Hope to hear from Pune guys soon about the interview experience.

dmvars · October 17, 2007, 7:32pm

To Complement this Thread for the R1 shortlisted candidates, we can also utilize the yahoo group database to consolidate the PROFILES of shortlisted candidates in a more organized way. Request everyone to update their profiles by clicking below.........
:grab:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mba_blr/database?method=reportRows&tbl;=1

This will help us to contact others who are appearing for interview in the same city, help us in comparing profiles, analyse the pattern/trend in shortlisting etc.

shashiraj8 · October 17, 2007, 7:54pm

Congratulations to all shortlisted applicants...

My profile:
GMAT - 710
Acads - Good
Extra Curr - Good
Work Ex - 3 yrs in IT

Interview on 6th Nov. at ISB.

As already mentioned in the previous posts we should be prepared to justify our essays...
Early this month I had an interview with Georgetown - McDonough and Vanderbilt Owen reps.. in Blore...few of the questions might be relevant here as well...

Why ISB?
What are the challenges at work?
Which industry and function you would like to work post-MBA?
Strengths/Weaknesses?
Extra-curr activities?

ATB!!!

dmvars · October 18, 2007, 6:11am

By the way My Profile is
GMAT - 710
Age - 29
Exp - 7.5 years (1 year International)
Acads - Good
Extra-cur - Average
Interview - 22 nov at Blr

To Complement this Thread for the R1 shortlisted candidates, we can also utilize the yahoo group database to consolidate the PROFILES of shortlisted candidates in a more organized way. Request everyone to update their profiles by clicking below.........
:grab:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mba_blr/database?method=reportRows&tbl;=1

This will help us to contact others who are appearing for interview in the same city, help us in comparing profiles, analyse the pattern/trend in shortlisting etc.

dmvars · October 18, 2007, 6:25am

Here are some Typical MBA Interview questions (not sure how many map to ISB interviews though, this list contains general questions - but definitely worth preparing)

Discuss your career progression.
Give examples of how you have demonstrated leadership inside and outside the work environment.
What do you want to do (in regard to business function, industry, location)?
Why the MBA? Why now?
Describe an ethical dilemma faced at work?
Describe your career aspirations?
What would you do if not accepted?
What are your long- and short-term goals? Why?
Why are you applying to business school?
Why does this school appeal to you?
What is an activity you are involved in? Why is it important to you?
Talk about experiences you have had at work.
Why are you interested in a general MBA program?
Why did you choose your undergraduate major?
Discuss yourself.
What contributions would you make to a group?
Name three words or phrases to describe yourself to others.
What is most frustrating at work?
How would co-workers describe you?
Describe a typical work day.
Have you worked in a team environment? What were your contributions to the effort?
Discuss any experience you have had abroad.
How did you choose your job after college?
What do you do to relieve stress?
It's two years after graduation, what three words would your team members use to describe you?
Describe a situation where you brought an idea forward, and it failed.
How do you define success?
What would you do if a team member wasn't pulling his own weight?
Is there anything you would like to ask me/us?

kanishkatongya · October 18, 2007, 10:35am

Interview on 7th Nov.

GMAT: 750 (Q51 V40)
Acads: Good
WE: 3 yrs 7 months (by April'0
Extra Curricular: Excellent

Ciao,
Kanishka

aditi23 · October 18, 2007, 2:22pm

congrats to all shortlisted ppl.

ppl in mumbai can we get together and discuss the prep strategy

--Aditi

Interview on 15th Nov, Mumbai

All the very best to all of you.

Any information on the 15 minutes assessment test before the interview?

Thanks.

anu_isb · October 18, 2007, 6:29pm

Hey Goldberg/BFY/others,

Some days back , some of you have shared the link with past interview experiences. Can you please provide pointer for that again as I am not able to locate that at this moment.

Thanks
anu

big_dreams · October 18, 2007, 6:35pm

Did u mean past interview questions? If so, here it is

shrutinarayan · October 18, 2007, 6:38pm

Hi Guys.....

My Profile:
Work Ex : IT 2yrs.
GMAT : 750, AWA:5
ECA : Good (inlcuding a successful entreprenuerial activity in my 3rd yr of Engg)

Intv date : 15th Nov.
Intv location : Mumbai.

I hv spoken to a few current students too... All are of the opinion that it is a strictly no stress interview. The panel chats you up to get to know if u fit into ISB.
We need to look through our applications through a magnifying glass and ...
BE PREPARED...........

All the best to everyone!
Shruti

akx_4_u · October 18, 2007, 6:40pm

Hey Goldberg/BFY/others,

Some days back , some of you have shared the link with past interview experiences. Can you please provide pointer for that again as I am not able to locate that at this moment.

Thanks
anu

Here u go..
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/isb-2007-interviews-and-beyond-25018296

You could try using the tags..click on ISB..n you get all the thread related to ISB.. i believe this thread gets displayed right on the first page..

All d best!!

Cheers,
Akx.