When can we start applying for ISB Class of 2017?? Any idea, anyone.
@MansieDewanConsulting @admitlane @ISBmantra.com
Please evaluate my profile :
X - 89.4%
XII - 81.0%
Graduation - BE Civil Engineering from Thapar University, Patiala - CGPA = 8.28
Work Ex - 3yrs 9 months
Working as a senior structure engineer in a private firm.
Responsibilities -
-Leading a team of 12 members.
-Design & analysis of high rise RCC & steel structures
-Coordination with client, architect, landscape consultant, MEP consultants, peer review consultants, construction site engineers & design team.
-visiting sites
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Social Work - I am involved with the construction & development of a Gurudwara complex in Rajasthan. I regularly devote my time and energy for the cause.
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I also have a start up for structural strengthening of low rise residential / commercial / industrial establishments. Mostly retro-fitting of structures to enhance their serviceable life span. I have a team of 2 part time engineers, 1 draftsman & a site engineer. Our task is to produce structure drawings. The start up is around 10 months old & we have completed 3 projects.
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Future aspirations - I wish to switch to sustainable infrastructure sector, with a keen interest in solar energy. I am about to join an NGO working for solar power in villages.
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Extra curricular:
- School basketball team captain in 2004
- Won a national level sketching & writing competition conducted by a national hindi newspaper
- Organized a few events at college.
- 1st position in a technical event in inter college competition
- a regular participant at the marathons
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With this profile, what is the GMAT score required for getting into ISB ?
I am planning to give GMAT in next 2-3 months... I have given a few attempts at CAT in past.. Last year's percentile = 97.76.
Also Please advice how to go about the preparation of GMAT..
Please evaluate my profile :
X - 60%
XII - 62.30%
Graduation - B Tech Electrical Engineering from Govt College of Engineering affiliated with Amravati University - CGPA = 6.23
Work Ex - 4yrs 2 months
Working as a senior Electrical Engineer in a private firm named RattanIndia Power formerly known as Indiabulls Power Ltd since 2011.
Responsibilities -
-Leading a team of 10 members.
-Planning, Coordinating, Monitoring and executing the Power Project.
-Coordination with Government Firms like MASETCL,MSEDCL,PWD,Electrical Inspector, MIDC office.
-Visiting sites.
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Extra curricular:
- Represented District and Combined District Level Cricket Team for Under 17,Under-17 & Under 19 Team Consecutively for 5 yrs, was selected in the probables for Vidarbha Cricket Team.
- Represented State Level "Soft Ball " Tournament in 2006.
- Actively Participated in the Tecnical Fest (Robotics Event) organised by SSGMCE,Shegaon and PVG,Pune.
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With this profile, what is the GMAT score required for getting into ISB ?
I am planning to give GMAT... in coming 4 Months.
Also Please advice how to go about the preparation of GMAT..
If anyone has an online copy of the gmat official books please send them across at sakshi31113111@gmail.com or send the dropbox link.
Pasting what a current class student posted on her FB wall today, verbatim:
"I have often been asked this question: "Is ISB worth the 25 lac investment?"
As I approach the beginning of the end here, it seems an appropriate time to answer it.
I entered ISB with the single narrow minded hope of an industry and role shift. I'd say it was the smallest of my gains here. But yay! anyway.
I made friends who stayed up all night with me when I was going through a hard time. I was difficult but they were unwavering.
I saw failed and successful relationships. And love. More than I deserved sometimes.
I danced all night. Night after night. And woke up early next morning for class (or not :p)
I travelled. Those term breaks were little unforgettable adventures, and I saw more of Goa in a year than I have in the 24 years prior.
I wined and dined with budding rock stars, future business leaders, and many many to be consultants.
I took Spanish lessons, but ended up learning Tamil instead.
I got to meet Farhan Akhtar.
So was the 25 lac investment worth it? I'd say, "For ISB, a million times over.""
Hey guys following is my profile
I am currently working for a top MN with experience of 3.6 years and have won several appreciation awards and certificates from senior most members. My graduation was with honors 73%
In my X I scored 81% and in my XII I managed to score 82%
Along with my current work I am also working as a freelance mobile application tester and developer. The applications which I am testing would be launched soon on play store by the year end
I just want to know what is ISB looking for in their future students
If anyone could evaluate my profile and let me know where I stand will be really helpful.
Thank you
@MansieDewanConsulting
@admitlane
@ISBmantra.com
@ISB.Admissions
@mba-help
Please evaluate my profile -
X - 88 %
XII - 93.4 % (City Rank -3)
B.Com (Hons) - 73.7 % - Delhi University
CFA level 1 - cleared
Level 2 - June 2015
Work Exp -
Data Analyst - 1 year -Value Research (Mutual fund research company).
Responsibilities -
1) Checking Daily NAVs of each mutual fund to know dividend is given or not.
2) Analyzing New fund offers offered in Indian market.
Research Analyst - 0.5 year - Coalition Development (Subsidiary of Crisil).
1) Undertake research relevant to the assigned clients through annual reports and industry reports.
Future aspirations -Want to work on Equity research and at the same time want to motivate people to Travel; and want to start an enterprise related to it.
Not much into extra-curricular activities. (But have participated in some fund raising fundraising activities at school level).
All India rank holder (297) in maths Olympiad.
Participated in few mock stock competition in college. (But not having certificate).
Total work experience - 18 months. Not working since August 2014. Left job because of Cat. Although not able to get a good percentile in that. Now searching for another job.
While evaluating my profile, please tell whether this gap will harm my profile to an great extent ?
Also please advice on how to prepare for GMAT.
Plus what all can I do to improve my profile.
Thanks in advance.
Any re-applicants here?
Hello all, I am an ISB class of 2017 aspirant and have the following doubts.
1) I already am an MBA (class of 2014), I am a major in marketing. However, since I have almost 3 years of experience in Finance (including IT BFSI and core banking experience as am currently working in a bank) there, I am planning for another MBA (with major as Finance) from ISB this time.
I had plans of a Finance major while pursuing the previous MBA, but it was only after I got into the college that I realised that the Finance and Ops faculty was absolutely not how the whole crowd had expected. Does ISB have a negative perspective towards people having a MBA already?
2) What are the requirements for a need based scholarship? I read somewhere that the family income needs to be less than 10 lakhs which is weird because my dad is not going to fund my studies anyways and my salary is below 10 lakhs. What to do in this case, any idea?
Hi Team ISB @ISB.Admissions @ISBmantra.com and fellows of ISB
Requesting you to kindly evaluate my profile :
X (2006) - 82%
XII (2008) - 82%
Graduation (2008-11) - BA Honors (Business Economics) from SGND Khalsa College , Delhi University .
Dual specialization in Business Finance and Advanced Econometrics - Aggregate (%) = ~ 64%
Post Graduation (2011-13) - Master of Business Economics (MBE) from Delhi University .
Dual specialization in Business Finance and Advanced Econometrics - Aggregate (%) = ~ 62%
Work Experience - 22 months (currently) into Analytics and Consulting
Worked with Cognizant (June'13-Dec'14) as an Associate for it's Enterprise Analytics Practice Division.
Currently working with Accenture for it's Marketing Analytics practice
Responsibilities (Cognizant and Accenture)-
- Analyzed and provided solutions to business problems pertaining to Sales Force Sizing and Structuring, Territory Prioritization, Disruption Impact Analysis and Portfolio Optimization for one of the leading Pharmaceutical companies of the world
-Have developed Promotion response models along with Sales forecasting and ROI Analysis as part of a continued analysis.
· Providing strategic supply chain analysis, trend and forecasting insights for a leading US off price retail chain.
· Determining the best forecasting method to account for level, trending, seasonal and spiky demand for existing and new products and locations.
- Generating forecasts by applying statistical forecasting methods for items with limited demand histories by creating a customized surrogate demand history
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Extra curriculars:
· Coordinated the Anti Drug and Ragging Campaign (ADAR) and the Cleanliness Drive which were part of an initiative taken up in more than 40 colleges across Delhi University.
· Silver Medalist - Varchasva 2011 : DU Inter-Department Badminton Competition and Winners - Smash 2011 and Smash 2012. : Inter MBE Cricket Tournament
· Represented MBE in badminton, football, basketball and cricket in "Chakravyuh - 2011 and 2012" : Inter B- School Sports Festival held at IMT (Ghaziabad)
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I am planning to give GMAT in the next 3-4 months and am an aspirant of the Class of 2017.
With this profile, what is the GMAT score I should be aiming at for getting into ISB ?
Also, kindly share some tips while preparing for GMAT as the last competitive examination I gave was in 2011 (CAT 2011 - Percentile ~ 93)
Also, my gross CTC is ~11 LPA and considering that everyone at ISB has prior work experience . Hence, during campus placements how would an individual with about 3 years of work experience be perceived (considering the average experience in previous batch profiles is about 4-5 years) ?
I am currently working in Accenture Services Private Limited as a Software Engineer - Quality Analyst. I have a work experience of 40 months currently.
Below is my profile.
10th - 81.6
12th - 81.8
Grad - 57.8 aggregate(61.3 - Final Year) - B,E with First Class
40 months work experience in Accenture as a Software QA Analyst.
Got 2 awards in the company - "Rising Star Award" and "Catalyst award"
Cleared the Claritas Examination conducted by CFA - USA.
Cleared the Diploma in Banking and Finance Examination conducted by IIBF.
Cleared the Credit Card for Bankers Examination conducted by IIBF.
Cleared the ISTQB - International Software Testing Quality Board examination
Cleared a couple of certifications within the company.
Can you please evaluate my profile. How good are my chances for ISB?
Also please give me some tips to build my profile.
I am currently working in Accenture Services Private Limited(Project - EMC) as a Software Engineer - Quality Analyst. I have a work experience of 40 months currently.
Below is my profile.
10th - 81.6
12th - 81.8
Grad - 57.8 aggregate(61.3 - Final Year) - B,E with First Class
40 months work experience in Accenture as a Software QA Analyst.
Got 2 awards in the company - "Rising Star Award" and "Catalyst award"
Cleared the Claritas Examination conducted by CFA - USA.
Cleared the Diploma in Banking and Finance Examination conducted by IIBF.
Cleared the Credit Card for Bankers Examination conducted by IIBF.
Cleared the ISTQB - International Software Testing Quality Board examination
Cleared a couple of certifications within the company.
Can you please evaluate my profile. How good are my chances for ISB?
How much should I target, in GMAT, to have a good chance?
Also please give me some tips to build my profile.
hi , is it necessary to be involved with a NGO , wont it be fine to be working with my companies Corporate Social Responsibility team????
Hi Puys,
I have an admit from ISB, but have deferred it and would be joining next year. Hopefully many of you will be in my class.
My 2 cents on anyone who is confused about one's profile and wondering what to write in the essay:
Firstly, I read that many of you talk about your 'job responsibilities'. That does not matter that much. Apart from the usual acads, GMAT questions; you should be basically asking yourself: "If I had to pick two projects in my whole career - then what would those be; if they were to absolutely define me as someone who would be able to add value to the class then what would that be".
Secondly, be truthful. You would not have a big baggage if you never worked in an NGO - If all of us contributed to the society, then wouldn't India be a much better place? Everyone is able to see through this, so don't bring this up.
Thirdly, how important is the GMAT? Answer: It depends. So if you want to be among one of the ~16-19 Mckinsey hires from ISB, and you don't have an academic background to back that up and are not supported by a strong GMAT - then why should the adcom think that you will be able to crack the Dean's list in the insanely competitive atmosphere of the school?
I hope that this longish post is able to help some. For all other queries, please PM me.
All the best.
Cheers,
Mayank
HI all ,
Below is my Profile :-
10th - 85.5
12th - 75
B.Tech - 7.9 / 10
Work Experience - 35 months - Consultant in Capgemini
Decent Extra Curriculars ( nothing much at professional level but during my B.Tech)
what are my chances to convert ISB ? I already have a SCMHRD Pune MBA Convert but still in two minds whether to go for it or wait a bit for ISB ? I want to make a career shift to Consulting / Marketing .
Hi Puys,
I am an ISB aspirant. I needed to ask how much extra-curriculars matter. Are school level extra-curriculars taken into account. I still give time to hobbies and interests outside work. But do I need certificates for them
Hi Puys,
I am an ISB aspirant. This will be my first time. Got a call from XLRI but the results are withheld. Slim chance to make it through.
My profile:
Xth - 90.8
XIIth- 84.0
B.Tech (Mech) - 8.14/10 (NIT)
Workex - 48 months (by the time I apply ) Pipeline Engineer, OIL
Extra Curricular: Captained my College at National Level Football Tournament, NCC C-certificate. Nothing worth mentioning at my work.
Please tell me what GMAT score will be a good score and I have doubts about my profile being good enough for ISB. Please comment.
Hi Guys,
I am planning to apply for ISB in R1 for class of 2017. Here is my brief profile.
Xth - 84%
XIIth - 83%
B.Tech+MBA (5 year integrated course - passed out in 2009) - 3.1/4
work ex - around 75 month at the time of applying. Valuation control for Fixed Income Derivatives in an bulge bracket investment bank. Leading a division right now,
Extra curriculars - robotics during B.Tech. Tried hand at setting up an export business but did not work well.
GMAT Score - 690 (taken in 2011).
Pls tell me
1) should i go ahead with this score or retake GMAT?
2) is having one MBA already a disadvantage?
Hello Everyone,
I'm planning to apply for Round 1 applications for class of 2017. Here is my profile:
X th : 90.3 %
XII th: 90%
B.Tech : 8.2 (CGPA) (Mechanical Engg)
Work -Ex: Will be completing almost 6 years in Oil and Gas sector by the time of R1 application deadline.
Extra Curriculars: Avid Quizzer, Photography (No certificates or certifications)
GMAT: Yet to appear ( Planning to give it in August)
Can someone please evaluate my profile . Also I would be grateful if someone can clarify my following doubts:
1) What's the normal GMAT score required to get an admit.
2) For LOR can I ask my immediate supervisors . One of my supervisors has left and joined some other company. Can I get a LOR from him.
3)What's the ideal time to give GMAT if I want to apply for R1. I'm planning to appear in August.
Hi
I'm planning to apply in R1 applications for Class of 2017.
Profile
X: 90.6
XII : 92
B.Tech: 78.8% (15/150 in Mechanical batch) (DCE)
Work Ex : By July 2016, 2 years of work ex in Automotive sector as Project Manager.
Extra Curriculars : Held a PoR in college, event manager, car + gadgets enthusiast
GMAT target : 730-740
1. Please let me know if my profile is competitive enough
2. I want to work in either consulting or telecom. Can anyone tell me whether it is easy to make a transition to the mentioned roles with the profile mentioned above. (This is a deal breaker for me)
@MansieDewanConsulting @ISBmantra.com any guides?
Hello I am planning to apply in R1 for class of 2017
Profile
10th -->89 cbse
12th-->81 cbse
Btech -->87 in electronics and communication from Vellore institute of technology
Work exp by July 2016
18 months in cognizant as programmer analyst
5 months in IDBI bank as assistant manager
Currently working as deputy manager in bank of maharasthra since 8 months
Please let me know if my profile is good enough for ISB and what should be the ideal gmat score that I should target?