ISB 2017 Aspirants

MBA
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Hi,

I am applying for the first time to ISB. Hereby I am listing my academic and professional records followed by some queries.

10th - 87.4% - D.A.V Public School , Jharkhand, 2005

12th - 83.0% - St. John's International Residential School, Chennai, 2007

B.Tech - Civil Engineering - Manipal University - 7.94 cgpa - 2011

Larsen and Toubro - Senior Engineer - 2011-2013

Sponsored for Construction Management by L&T to IIT Madras

M.Tech - Construction management - 2013 - 8.31 cgpa

GMAT Score - 720

I shall rejoin L&T in July. Thus, my approximate work experience till March, 2016 would be 33 months.

Apart from these I have been  Science club secretary and house vice captain in my school, school and college cricket team captain, President of a university based social and adventure club. I have various certificates in public speaking competitions at various levels.

I would be really grateful if my following queries could be resolved.

1. Based on my short resume, what are my chances to get through this year?

2. For the recommendation, would it be better to get it from an IIT professor since I am just passing out from there or should i take from a L&T manager under whom i worked two years back? 

Thanking you in advance.

Regards,

Sounak

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...i see a campus visit option on the website...and then i see a form that need to be filled..

1. What exactly happens if I fill that form? ( Is there a selection even to visit the campus!! as they ask for the resume to be uploaded)

2. If I do  visit the campus, any idea what happens during the visit?( Can i meet the adcom and bribe them 😃 )

223

Hi

I am planning to apply for ISB this year, yet to start with GMAT prep..plannin to appear for GMAT in Oct 2015 (need atleast 3months prep time). Would then apply for R2 admission cycle.

Academics: 

10th - 89.33%

12th - 85.33%

Graduation(Bcom) - 88%

CA (all through 1st attempt) 60% in Finals

Work ex - 3yrs with Citi Bank

My questions:

1) Is too late now to start with whole process for applying this year?

2) What are my chances based on my academic profile as  above

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I am 35 yrs old. CA, LL.B. with independent practice for last 6 years on taxation and general corporate. GMAT 680 AWA 4.0 IR 6

Education

B.Com - 2000 to 2003 (did my graduation late - born 1981 - was giving IIT Jee/ AIEEE failed repeatedly)

CA - 2003 to 2008 (took some time to finish it)

LL.B - Amity law school 2004 to 2007

Got I division in BCom and II Division in Law. 

No stellar achievement, no award nothing. Shall I even think of applying to ISB

225

Hi,

I am planning to apply for ISB EEO this year. 

My credentials:

GMAT : 730

X - 85%

XII - 95%

UG - 6.2/10

Work Ex - Working since 14 months in a consulting firm.

I was my college cricket team captain, secretary of a regional association, co-founder in a start up during my 2nd to 4th year of my engineering which we closed due to some personal issues. I have been working with an NGO since 6 months, teaching at a school.

Can someone suggest me if I can proceed with the above  credentials to apply for the EEO program or wait until I gain more work experience and then apply in the regular way ?

226

Hi @ISBmantra.com 

I am planning to apply for ISB This year in round 1. Yet to take the GMAT. Prep going on.

My Profile:

10th(86.00%): CBSE

12th:(83 %)CBSE

B.tech(88 %).

Currently working as a Solution Engineer in Pegasystems (IT),Hyderabad in Banking domain. 

Work Exp: 5 years.

Won lots of recognition at work place for good work.

Was always active on extra curricular activities in school and college level..

Was vice captain at school.

For example: Poster presentation at IIT Kharagpur at national level.

Paper presentation at my college at international level.

Participated in quizzes, debates, eloquation at interschool level.

Selected for national level science exhibition in school for my project.

volunteer for green peace organization.

Have worked with an NGO for two months as an intern.

Organized functions at school level.

ISTE Chapter member at college.

Participated in various national level competition .

Partipated in various technology related conference in company.

Taken Java certification and Certified System architect and Certified senior system architect certification.planning for more.

Attended workshop on Enterpreneurship for 2 days by TOGAF.

Pls suggest what are the chances for my profile and what is the ideal GMAT Score for me.

Thanks 

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Hi @ISBmantra.com 

I am planning to apply for ISB This year in round 1. Yet to take the GMAT. Prep going on.

My Profile:

10th(90%): 

12th:(70 %)

B.tech(71 %).

Work Ex:- 40 months

GMAT:- 700

Currently working as a Software Engineer (IT),Hyderabad in HealthCare domain. 

Have worked Onsite in Doha (Qatar)

Have a few and selected extra curriculars specificially related to public speaking and General quiz.

Pls suggest what are the chances for my profile and what is the ideal GMAT Score for me.

228

Has anyone got ISB feedback?

229

Hi @ISBmantra.com and everyone else on the forum. 

I am keen to apply for ISB PGP. Can you review my profile and provide some feedback (my chances / etc.)

Total Work Experience - 12 years - all 12 years in Analytics Consulting

 - 4 years in India working for India based global analytics consulting firm (last position was of project manager leading team of 4).

 - 8 years in USA

      - first 3 years working for a leading bank within analytics strategy

     - last 5 years as founder and principal consultant of my own analytics consulting firm working with market leaders in banking and telecoms. 

GMAT - 690 

Education :

B.Com (48% - financially struggling hence was working jobs during university, was lucky enough to pass)

12th - 49% (same reason as above)

10th - 52% (same reason as above, couldn't afford tuitions, etc).

Have also done - PG Diploma in Mktg Mgmt from USA

Non-Indian Passport Holder

Reason for MBA - Move back to India to live with family. Careerwise planning analytics start-up in India.

With academic performance way below average (I am not academically dumb, I just had different priorities then. In-fact my work is highly analytical and involves intensive problem-solving, data analyses, statistical modeling, etc. However, my acad-grades are something that I cannot change), do I stand any chance - at all for an interview call??

230

Hi,

I have a 680 in GMAT and it will be great if someone can suggest me some good GMAT instructors/personal coach since I am a working professional and would need a personal trainer to help me improve my score. I am specifically looking for a jump in my verbal score which is at an abysmal 33.Planning to give my GMAT in September.

Thanks!

231

Hi,

I am interested in applying to the Fellow Program in Management in ISB. Could you have a look at my profile?

Tenth: 83.5%  (2000)

Twelfth: 80.2% (2002)

I started working with the Indian Railways after Twelfth

Graduation(Commerce): 63.8% from Osmania University, through Correspondence (2005)

Post Graduation(English): 57.7 Correspondence (2007)

MPhil(Women's Studies): Tata Insititute of Social Sciences, (2016)

GMAT score 590

I participated actively in Extra Curricular activities only till the twelfth class, I stopped once I started working.

Work Experience 12 years  in a variety of positions and locations with the Indian Railways. 

1) Would I be considered directly for a fellow program or would I have to first do a course in Management considering that my Post Graduation and MPhil are in other subjects?

2) Is the GMAT score good enough or should i reconsider taking it again so as to improve my score?

232

Hi

I have started preparing for GMAT and aiming score at the level for ISB . can you please suggest how much should be the GMAT score to apply for best possible business school

X-70.4 % kendriya vidyalaya

XII-59% kendriya vidyalaya 

B.E Mechanical Engineering - Amravati University 2009 pass out - 68 % Aggergate

- Joint Secretary of Mechanical engineering student association

-3rd winner in college quiz competition 

-Volunteered social functions in school and college.

-Head Prefect in school

- Mountaineering and trekking with western himalaya mountaineering institute ( above 12000 feet , trailed 150 KMS)

- More into adventure sort of things, rafting, river crossing, rappling, rock climbing...etc

Reason why I want to pursue MBA now:

Due to poor financial condition and family commitments, I was not able to support and now I have settled everything which was on my head and ready to transform my engineering career to management roles . 

I paid off my Engineering education loan , done with my sisters marriage on which i managed to pay debt of Rs 20,00,000 .

With total of 6+ years of experience

3.2 Years with Bhushan Steel as maintenance Engineer, Odisha

2.2Years with Kuwait Aluminium as a Production Engineer, Kuwait (Current location)

please suggest  with this kind of profile what things i must do to come closer for the application process of best indian business school.

233

Hi

I am preparing to take GMAT in August and aspiring for ISB-17.

My Background;

6 months of NGO volunteering in a small town.(Promoting Computer Education)

10th- 88%(ISCE)  12th-93.5% (ISC) B.Tech IT 77.3%

Cleared SSB(Army)-2011

Professional Experience; 2Years 8 months in TCS(IT) ,Currently working in a startup- BD role ( ~ 1 Yr of Exp till Sept'2015).

Kindly provide me a range of GMAT score that I need to fit in so that my application might get  considered.

234

Hi All, 

I need your truthful and blunt feedback on my profile as I am going to write GMAT this year for ISB PGP 

Background: 

Academic Performance: 10th(CBSE) 86.8% 12TH(CBSE) 92.4% and B.tech (from DTU) 74.3% 

Academic Rewards: Central Govt. Scholarship Holder on Merit + Most Erudite Student (School) 

Responsibility Roles: Event Organizer for Google+ Promotion event, Founding Member of the Throttle fest (Automotive Fest-DTU Campus)

Extracurricular Activities: Plays Guitar/Novels/Go-Teach Initiative 

Professional Qualification: Have a 2 years of workex in DHL (July-13 to June-15). Last Position hold was Site Development Manager-North 

Rewards: Best Management Trainee-2013, Achiever of the Quarter-Q2,2014

Presently part of International Falcon Movement (NGO) to establish their roots at Dehradun, Uttrakhand. 

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Please suggest some good books for verbal practice for gmat

236

Hi All, 

I need your suggestions and guidance on my profile as I am going to write GMAT this year for ISB PGP 

Academic Performance:

10th(CBSE) 51%

12TH(RBSE)(COMMERCE)  63.69%

B.com (Honours) (Accounting)(from JNVU Jodhpur) 64.38% 

M.com (Finance & Taxation) (from IGNOU) 67.30%

M.com (Business Adminstration)(from JNVU Jodhpur) 62.78%

CA Final from ICAI (CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT) completed

CS Final From ICSI(COMPANY SECRETARIES) completed

L.L.B (Taxation Law)(from JNVU Jodhpur) 52.77%

Others certificate programmes:-

Passed Certificate Examination in Life Insurance Held by Insurance Institute Of India.

Passed Rajasthan State Certificate in Information Technology (RSCIT) with 78% marks 

Rewards: ·

Won various certificates and medals during school and college level for sports and other extra curriculum activities.

Participate in national level youth camp awarded by Chief Minister of Rajasthan.

Training :-

3.5 years training under CA firm as Audit Assistant recommended by ICAI.

15 month training under CS firm as Assistant Corporate consultant By ICSI.


Working Experience                                                                                    +2 Years  experience in TRUE SERVICES PVT LTD as Senior Assistant Manager  providing Finance & Accounting, Tax consultancy and Management services .   
237

@Llewellyn75 is there a way in which I can connect with Alumni of top schools and get their inputs?

238

I am unable to see re applicant essay in application form of ISB. Is this a technical error or have they skipped that essay this year...Can please somebody help

239

Hi Puys and Experts

Applied last year but didn't get the interview call. Will be applying again this year

Below is my profile.

GMAT: 710

10'th : 88%

12'th : 69% L

B.Tech Mechanical from U.P.T.U : 67% (Although % is less but was in the top 20% of the class)

Workex of 5.5 years in IT. Working with Infosys.

First one to be promoted in my peer group.

Active in extracurricular activities right from school. Have won around 30 prizes in diverse activities like Quiz,Debate,Dramatics,Music,Art etc at school and college level.

Have won few prizes at current organisation also for work as well as for extracurriculars.

Actively involved in organising team and account level activities.

Other than evaluating my profile, kindly help me get out of the dilemma I am in right now.

I have keen interest in Marketing and wish to apply for same(As did last year).However, I was recently interviewed for another B school  and was bombarded with questions like why do you want to spoil your IT experience and suggestions like IT should  have been your chosen specialisation. Also I was told that Bschools after workex of 5 years are for career acceleration and not career change. Kindly let me know if my aspirations here are a bit unrealistic and this could be one of the reasons for not getting an interview call last year.

Since new season of admissions is starting now, I first want to get out of this dilemma and then start preparing my applications.

Eagerly waiting for your valuable inputs .

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Hi ppl, 

I am a re applicant, How do I get feedback on last years form, I've applied for a feedback but haven't received any communication yet