ISB 2008 - Interviews and Admits

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Hi all, Round 1 of the admit process for ISB starts on 2nd July. I am starting this thread for interested applicants to discuss the various aspects of admission process and to help out each other. To start with, my profile - GM…

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Hi all,

Round 1 of the admit process for ISB starts on 2nd July.

I am starting this thread for interested applicants to discuss the various aspects of admission process and to help out each other.

To start with, my profile -

GMAT - 670 (4.5 in AWA)
Work Ex- 4 yrs
Extra Circullar - Good
Interested to specialize in Finance.

ISB admission procedure can be found at -
Apply - Indian School of Business (ISB)

I checked some of the older threads that can be used as a reference -
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/isb-2007-interviews-and-beyond-25018296

Lets get this discussion rolling over the next few months !!
All the best to everyone.

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Hello Dear,

I am also interested in applying to ISB though i had an offer from HULT & Leavey B-School for this fall.

My Profile:
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GMAT: 670
Exp: 3+ (IT-ERP)
Acads: Distinction (BE-Comp. Sci.)
Extra Curriculars: Decent

Do you have the essay questions and other stuff that is required for the application ??

Please share your comments !!

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Dhamby..Good initiative starting the thread for this year. I'm a current student at ISB and I benefitted a lot from a similar thread last year. So keep it coming applicants. I'll chip in with info/thoughts from time to time.

Applicants may also want to read http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/aiming-for-isb-25015252

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Hey guys,

I too am applying to ISB this year. Got dinged last year and trying my luck again 😃 The threads mentioned by bornforyou and dhamby were getting a bit stale so this thread is a good initiative.. Time to recharge the batteries!

My profile -
GMAT - 780 & 6
Work Ex - (IT) 2+ years
Extra Currics - Decent
Acads - Average
Long term goal - Entrepreneurship

In many ways I'm glad I did not get through last year :wow: - The work exp I'm getting right now is invaluable

-- Anupam Jain

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Hi All,

We are having a PG GMAT MEET in Chennai on coming Sunday, 8th of July . A couple of admits from top schools and a few aspirants have already agreed to join in:smile:. Interested Chennai or nearby Puys can PM me or just visit and contribute to the forum.
http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/b-scho...s-chennai.html (PG GMAT meets - Chennai)

Cheers!
Sourabh
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Hi

My name is Ashish Dhanuka


Glad to know of such a forum especially for ISB. My credentials are:

Chartered Accountant with nearly 5 years of work experience.
Presently working as Business Analyst with Satyam Computer Services Limited.

Worked with Companies like IGate, Dun & Bradstreet, Deutche Bank.
I am interested in majoring in Finance.

I am yet to take my GMAT. (Planning to take it by mid-August)

Just saw the application form.

I was initially looking at inputs for wriing the essays.

Cheers

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Mandeep

You may get the essays from ISB website. Once you start filling your application details. You may just copy it from there.

Hello Dear,

I am also interested in applying to ISB though i had an offer from HULT & Leavey B-School for this fall.

My Profile:
======
GMAT: 670
Exp: 3+ (IT-ERP)
Acads: Distinction (BE-Comp. Sci.)
Extra Curriculars: Decent

Do you have the essay questions and other stuff that is required for the application ??

Please share your comments !!
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Hi everyone,

well i am quite late in deciding to try for ISB 2008. I plan to join some classes for the same as wish to give the GMAT in october and apply for second cycle of ISB. It would be very nice if you could help me regarding which class should be better, have only known that IMS and TIME are good for GMAT. Pls advise. Also, anyone knows the difference between applying in the first cycle and the second?

thanks.

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Hi everyone,

well i am quite late in deciding to try for ISB 2008. I plan to join some classes for the same as wish to give the GMAT in october and apply for second cycle of ISB. It would be very nice if you could help me regarding which class should be better, have only known that IMS and TIME are good for GMAT. Pls advise. Also, anyone knows the difference between applying in the first cycle and the second?

thanks.

Before you decide to sit for coaching get a copy of the OG12 and take the diagnostic test. My thumb rule would be that you can get a final score that is 70-100 points more than your mock score without any prep (assuming dedicated self preparation for 2 months). Decide based on that.
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Hey guys,

I too am applying to ISB this year. Got dinged last year and trying my luck again 😃 The threads mentioned by bornforyou and dhamby were getting a bit stale so this thread is a good initiative.. Time to recharge the batteries!

My profile -
GMAT - 780 & 6
Work Ex - (IT) 2+ years
Extra Currics - Decent
Acads - Average
Long term goal - Entrepreneurship

In many ways I'm glad I did not get through last year :wow: - The work exp I'm getting right now is invaluable

-- Anupam Jain


Do you mean you got ding with 780 GMAT? or 780 is improved GMAT?
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Hi Puys,

Will be applying this year to ISB...
am a re-applicant...couldnt make it last time

My profile -
GMAT - 730 & 4 (last time applied with a 680)
Work Ex - (IT) 3+ years
Extra Currics - Decent
Acads - Good
Plan to Major in Finance...

-K

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Hi guys

Am also planning to apply for ISB this year

My profile

GMAT: 730 & 5
Experience: 3 years (Consulting at Big 4)
acads: Good
Extra-curricular: Decent

precious

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@ BornForYou ...
Pleaseeeee!!!.. Everybody kept telling me this funda and had my hopes soaring by leaps and bounds.

1st GMAT prep sans any preparation I scored a 720.
Every other prep scored like 750, 770 etc.
After a lot of hard work for 2 months , I was daydreaming about the 770 s.
Ended up with a 710.:(

So the point is your nerves on THE day weigh the same as your (equally important)preparation.

EZo.

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Moi profile :

710/5 - Another IT engineer - 4 year work ex - decent extra curr - 3.5 GPA

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Hello all,

I'm planning on applying to ISB in R1. My profile:

Undergrad: IIT - CGPA: 6.5/10 - Mech. Engg.
Grad (MS): USA (above avg univ) - GPA: 4.0/4.0 - Mech. Engg.
Work-ex: 3 yrs, by Jun 2008
Area: R&D; division of a highly reputed automotive company in US
GMAT: 690

bornforyou: (1) I read, in one of the threads, your opinion on getting the evaluation from the current job rather than from the university professor. Since the company I'm working is pretty steep in hierarchy, I will not be able to get an evaluation from, say, a Vice President. Would it be o.k. if I get one evaluation from my direct supervisor (director), and another from a person two levels above me (a tech specialist)? I was inclined towards getting an evaluation from my professor (advisor) rather than not-so-high-in-position person from the company. Please give your opinion.
(2) Eventhough ISB website says that there is no minimum GMAT score, most of the people admitted to ISB last year seemed to have very high GMAT scores. Should I need to think about re-taking GMAT, given my current score?

Thanks!

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@ BornForYou ...
Pleaseeeee!!!.. Everybody kept telling me this funda and had my hopes soaring by leaps and bounds.

1st GMAT prep sans any preparation I scored a 720.
Every other prep scored like 750, 770 etc.
After a lot of hard work for 2 months , I was daydreaming about the 770 s.
Ended up with a 710.:(

So the point is your nerves on THE day weigh the same as your (equally important)preparation.

EZo.

Hey EvilZombie(Thats quite an id). You are absolutely right about holding your nerves during the test. So you should look at submitting sterling essays ! ATB 😃
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Hello all,

I'm planning on applying to ISB in R1. My profile:

Undergrad: IIT - CGPA: 6.5/10 - Mech. Engg.
Grad (MS): USA (above avg univ) - GPA: 4.0/4.0 - Mech. Engg.
Work-ex: 3 yrs, by Jun 2008
Area: R&D; division of a highly reputed automotive company in US
GMAT: 690

bornforyou: (1) I read, in one of the threads, your opinion on getting the evaluation from the current job rather than from the university professor. Since the company I'm working is pretty steep in hierarchy, I will not be able to get an evaluation from, say, a Vice President. Would it be o.k. if I get one evaluation from my direct supervisor (director), and another from a person two levels above me (a tech specialist)? I was inclined towards getting an evaluation from my professor (advisor) rather than not-so-high-in-position person from the company. Please give your opinion.
(2) Eventhough ISB website says that there is no minimum GMAT score, most of the people admitted to ISB last year seemed to have very high GMAT scores. Should I need to think about re-taking GMAT, given my current score?

Thanks!

@mba_2008...My take is that the designation of the recommender does not matter so much. What matters is the fact that your relationship fits a professional context that the recommender knows you well enough. I donno if I wrote this anywhere before, there are questions like "Describe the sense of humour of the applicant?". More often than not it is a peer or the immediate boss or the one above who can comment on this well enough. A VP sitting several rungs above you may give u a reco but may not do justice to questions like these.
In the same vein also choose recommenders who not just support you but also know to pen down thoughts clearly. ATB !
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Hello all,

I'm planning on applying to ISB in R1. My profile:

Undergrad: IIT - CGPA: 6.5/10 - Mech. Engg.
Grad (MS): USA (above avg univ) - GPA: 4.0/4.0 - Mech. Engg.
Work-ex: 3 yrs, by Jun 2008
Area: R&D; division of a highly reputed automotive company in US
GMAT: 690

bornforyou: (1) I read, in one of the threads, your opinion on getting the evaluation from the current job rather than from the university professor. Since the company I'm working is pretty steep in hierarchy, I will not be able to get an evaluation from, say, a Vice President. Would it be o.k. if I get one evaluation from my direct supervisor (director), and another from a person two levels above me (a tech specialist)? I was inclined towards getting an evaluation from my professor (advisor) rather than not-so-high-in-position person from the company. Please give your opinion.
(2) Eventhough ISB website says that there is no minimum GMAT score, most of the people admitted to ISB last year seemed to have very high GMAT scores. Should I need to think about re-taking GMAT, given my current score?

Thanks!

And BTW I think your GMAT is good enough (as you have compensated with a 4/4 in MS and with an R&D; background). With good essays you have every reason to expect an interview call.
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Hi Bornforyou,

I believe the first essay this time is more or less similar to the one last year:

"What in your opinion makes you distinct from other applicants? How will that add value to the other students and ISB?"

in that both of them speak about the diversity factor. Please let me know if I am misisng something here?

Also, do reapplicants need to get their recos. again irrespective of the reco. questions changing or not?

Cheers,
Stigmatic