ISB 2017 Aspirants

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Hi all

I gave my GMAT 2 days back and scored 710...Now my doubt is a very basic one... If I apply to ISB for round 1 admissions based on my current score... and by the time the window period gets over, i attempt another GMAT..in that case will I be eligible to reapply in round 1 with a new score?? Please help as I am quite confused due to my borderline score....Moreover if I send my second scorecard from the test center to ISB again after appearing for my second GMAT, which scorecard will ISB consider for my candidature??

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Hi folks,

What would be the tentative dates for interview for R1 and R2 applicants based on last year data ??

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Please evaluate my profile

2007 IIT Civil + M.S. 2009 Transportation Engg

2 years work ex in US in consulting for public sector, 1 year Freelance consultant in India, 2.5 years in Analytics/Airlines

Gave GMAT in 2011 740 (Verbal 38, Quant 51, Writing 4.5) - will an old GMAT score have any impact on my application?

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Hi everyone......Plz evaluate my profile @ISBmantra.com @MansieDewanConsulting ...
10th-85.6%
12th-86.6%...both from ICSE board

Graduation(from a state govt institution)-69.3% in Mechanical Engg.

Work ex-5.2 years...4 months in Infosys right after the college and thereafter 4.8 months in a Maharatna PSU ...1.2 years break in between the 2 jobs during which i was pursuing mtech...after qualifying GATE exam(the scorecard of which ive lost)

presently Asstnt Manager.. in Energy Management Department and have a certification of Lead Energy Auditor for ISO:50001

Not much extra curriculars except that I have been playing guitar since my childhood..am a diehard guitarist but unfortunately not much certifications are associated with guitar playing...

GMAT-710(gave it 2 days back for the first time)

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Official ISB webinar tonight!

Hello Puys,

ISB webinars have helped me a lot to understand how ISB can help me in my career and how the whole admission process works.

Its a good opportunity to interact with admissions team, Alums and current students and get your queries resolved.

Do register and join in!

Topic: PGP programme overview

Time: 8 PM

Register here!

Hope to see you there!

Cheers,

Shankey P 😈 

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Hi ,

I wanted to know if I want to apply for ISB R1 and give my GMAT on 15-Oct 2015 does that work or I should give it before 15-Oct 2015

307

Hi,

How long does it normally take to complete the application for ISB (including essays, resume, recommendations, etc.) ? I haven't started the apply process yet and would like to know how much time I will need in case I have to apply for R1.

P.S. I have my GMAT scheduled in the third week of September and currently preparing for the same.

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10th: 10 cgpa

12th: 92

grad: 74%
GMAT: 610
DU student, Political Science

isb YLP evaluation.
internships: NHRC, UN, Parliament, British High Commission etc
ECA's: national level debating, NSS, Student Council, NGO work

@MansieDewanConsulting @ISBmantra.com

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I want to apply for isb pgp commencing in 2016. I have not appeared for GMAT yet. Will appear for GMAT within 2 months.Have 3+ years of workex.

Am I late in appearing for GMAT for the pgp batch starting 2016?

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Hi ,

I am yet to take my GMAT but my MGMAT CAT score ranges from 680 to 720. My GMAT is on 9th September.  PFB overview of my profile. Let me know what are my chances to get into ISB. I am planning for Fall 2016

1) Expected GMAT - 700

   10th - 87.8%

   12th - 77.6%

   Btech - 65.3%

2) Work Ex - 2 years and 4 Months as of today(HCL Technologies)

    Work Domain - Network Engineer

    I have been promoted twice in this period. 

    I have received Comnet Jewel (HCL award) multiple times - It is given to best member of the team.

3) Post MBA goals/Reason for MBA - Being an engineer, my scope of work at office is limited - troubleshooting day to day issue and performing daily activities and                                  implementations. My manager is the one who makes all the decisions. Fascinated by his work and the will to plan and make decisions has prompted to to do MBA. I would like        to learn at a great Bschool so that I can be a better manager in future.

    MBA Domain preferred - General Management

4) Hobbies/Social Work

    A) I have started an initiative called "Plant a tree on every birthday" in which the member of this initiative have to plant trees on his/her birthday.

    B) I have participated in Indian Idol - 5 ( Popular TV singing competition)

    C) I have coordinated my college level events during my College fests.

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Good Morning Friends. 

Have been reading and doing some research about ISB and have finally made up my mind to apply for ISB. 

I have not given the GMAT yet but have completed the essay, resume and references for the applications. 

GMAT prep is in progress and hoping I would be able to put up a decent show. Last time gave GMAT in 2009 and got 770. 

I would like the experts here to have a look at my profile and share their opinions about it. 

Education

X - CBSE: 80%

XII - CBSE: 81%

ENGG: BE Chemical (Pune university): 77% with distinction

Work Exp: 8 years (IT and Product) Visa Inc. 

Have 3 exp leading teams of 15 analysts. 

Have 6 years of International exp.

Multiple awards in the company. 

Extra Curricular

Member of the Cricket Team (Won Colorado State Games). 

Head boy in school

Played college and University level cricket. 

Even though I come from IT background I have completed 80% coursework for MA in economics and will complete the rest before starting the MBA. 

Short Term Goal: To learn the art of presentation skills and organizational structure. 

Long Term Goal: To set up the Economic advisory think tank for independent research of various socio economic problems faced in the different sectors of the economy. 

I m right now living is US for last 6 years and willing to relocate in order to work on my long term goals. 

Any thoughts on what kind of GMAT score I should be trying for. 

Please share your views about my profile. Please feel free to be blunt if that is needed. It would help me rectify the shortcomings. 

Thank you to all the experts. 

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Hi friends,

I want to appear for the round 2 admission cycle of 2016 batch, what is the ideal time to give GMAT? As i need to spare my working hours to practice, would be better if have long time . 

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Type here...

Hi All, Can you pelase evaluate my profile.

class 10th :67%

Class12th : 77%

Graduation :67%(Economics)

Post graduation :65% (Mathematics)

Expreiece : IT sector (8 years) (TCS and Dell)

ONsite exprerice in London (5 years for a major investment banking client )

GMAT :760 First in college in graduation

What are my chances of ISB .Will i get shorlisted??

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Hi, I would like to know if it makes sense for me to apply to ISB. Following is my career graph.

10th 91.4% CBSE

12th 73.33% State Board

B.Tech(IT) 7.17 Cgpa State University

GMAT 1st attempt with minimal preparation: 600.

Targeting 700 plus this time

Exp: 10 months Worked as a sales representative for a Private company.Was interested in getting into sales n marketing field. Did door to door selling,  flash selling. Learnt the nitty gritties of selling various products. Got promoted after achieving my sales targets.  

1 year as a software engineer in Capgemini. Was the point of contact of my training batch. Facilitated successful training of my batch. Was the management committee member and host of future leader's club there. Won best speaker award in toastmasters club for public speaking. 

9 months as the cofounder of my own startup which was the offline model of bigbasket.com and added my own ideas according to local market conditions and limited funding and resources. Managed it successfully and handed it over to my partners. Wanted to continue with it but the market was small and couldnt find investors to expand.

Presently in Infosys as a software engineer for since Feb 2015.

Lots of awards n prizes in inter school athletic events.  Head boy of school.Class monitor for 4 consecutive years bcos of my leadership ability. Only student from my school to take part in leadership development program conducted by Y.M.C.A.

Known for my oratory skills throughout my life. 

Learning from life? It's not always about numbers. Its about people.  I was good with people rather than numbers and equations bcos people and their behaviour fascinated me.i am good at managing people bcos I look at them as human beings with emotions and problems. In order to b a successful leader u must understand people first.  Numbers will follow. 

I have struggled in my life, achieved success, tasted defeat and yet have always learnt from life to look for the silver lining

Why MBA?? 

Bcos I need to know the technicalities of business before I start my venture again. Half knowledge is a dangerous thing. Though I have some experience in selling and managing people, I need to learn a lot more in this ever changing world. 

Kindly advice. Thanks for reading patiently. 

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Hey guys...can anybody give me some pointers to write ISB essay on diversity...??? (Describe a (only one) situation in your personal/professional life when you had to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. How did it affect you and what did you learn?)

Have been trying for 10 days...but could come up only with an average essay...would really appreciate some help since deadline is approaching fast....

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Hi everyone

Kindly evaluate my profile-

GMAT- 760 Q-50,V-44, IR-6 , AWA-6

BE in mechanical engineering, Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra- 82 %

ClassXII -82%

Class X 86%

Experience- 5.5 years experience in A Navaratna Exploration and Production Oil Gas PSU.  Experience in oilfield jobs and project management. Also have managerial experience of being in charge of oil installations.

Extra-curricular- Winner of swimming competitions, in organizing committees of Company Club, In charge of Company's swimming club, a member of an NGO.

Post MBA goal -Consultancy in energy sector 

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Hi guys... we're getting a lot of reports from this thread with consultants advertising their wares to students. These users are kindly requested to desist from advertising as that is against PG rules. Kindly do help people, without peddling your own wares. 

Thank you.

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Hi everyone.. Kindly evaluate my profile..

Gmat- 690  Q- 50  V-32  IR-4  AWA- 4

BTech in Marine Engineering with 64 %

Class 12th  CBSE- 75 %

Class 10th CBSE-  85%

5.5 yrs of work exp as 3rd assistant engineer on various Ships sailing worldwide.

ECA- Coin collection, playing table tennis and chess at school and college level.

Future goals- To pursue mba in Operations management then to work in Manufacturing industries.

May i apply in Round 1 or give second attempt in Gmat then apply in Round 2  ? 

Thank you.

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Please evaluate my profile:

1. Class 10: 88% (IGCSE, UK Board)

2. Class 12: 85% (CBSE),

3. B.Tech CSE: 73% (IP University)

2. Taking GMAT in one month. Expecting about 720 (+/- 20) as per mock scores.

3. Work ex: 45 months.

19 months in Infosys as Test Engineer.

26 months in Intel as Development Operations Engineer responsible for monitoring ECommerce website and its sales.

Diversity - Went to 8 schools in 3 countries as father works for IFS.

ECA:

1. Music - Won competitions at university level: Play drums and guitar.

2. Cooking - Semi-finalist at a national cooking contest.

3. Freelanced and provided training for communication to IT industry freshers.

4. Worked for NGO in 2008 (Chetna)

Planning to apply in R1 itself.


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Pl evaluate my profile for isb.

GMAT: 710

acads: X 83%, XII 93%, BE in mechanical 84.5%

workex: 33 months till march'16 as production executive in Reckitt Benckiser (FMCG firm).

Achievements:

1. Topped my class in 10th  

2. Topped the mechanical branch in B.E 1st year

3. Did a project on intelligent water management system for GE EDISON CHALLLENGE-2011 which was shortlisted to top10 out of many entries all over india. And went to GE-bangalore to give the presentation of the same

4. Shortlisted for All India 22nd KAIZEN CONFERENCE organized by CII for implementing a KAIZEN in coil stamping machine which improved stamping belt life, reduced lube oil consumption and eliminating many coil defects.

5. Detailed analysis of Effluent treatment plant in our factory, reasons for failure of Anaerobic type (which we are currently using) and recommendations to revamp the ETP to cater substantial capacity expansion. (Now in implementation stage)

6. Won a bronze medal in State level kick boxing championship-2011