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Posts: 5
Concentration: Finance, Strategy
GMAT 1: 660 Q49 V34
GMAT 2: 680 Q48 V35
WE:General Management (Manufacturing)
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 00:15
07 Feb 2016, 00:15
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Had my interview yesterday.
Location: Delhi, 4:15pm, Panel 8
Panel: 2 alums (both co2011) + 1 ISB ELP committee director
One word essay was on 'Reward'. Interview was brief (20-25 mins max). No grilling or cross questioning. Panel found my profile interesting. Questions were as follows:
1) Why do you want to leave your business (even though its a profitable venture with annual sales of Rs.1.5 crore) and Why come to ISB?
2) How did you get into this business?
3) Take us through your professional journey so far
4) Take your own business as a case study. What will you do to improve the margins? What are the problems involved?
5) How did you get into quizzing (had mentioned it as my hobby)?
6) Do you know what consulting companies look for while hiring candidates? (had mentioned consulting as post-MBA goal)
7) How do you think your entrepreneurship experience will help you in your consulting career?
No guesstimations at all. No questions on my EY experience.
Nevertheless, I have a bad feeling about the entire experience.
My profile:
GMAT: 680
Academics: 59.4% (Bachelor of Business Studies from SSCBS, Delhi University)
Experience: EY (4.5 yrs), Own business (2 yrs)
Extra-currics: Quizzing
ATB to everyone !!
Location: Delhi, 4:15pm, Panel 8
Panel: 2 alums (both co2011) + 1 ISB ELP committee director
One word essay was on 'Reward'. Interview was brief (20-25 mins max). No grilling or cross questioning. Panel found my profile interesting. Questions were as follows:
1) Why do you want to leave your business (even though its a profitable venture with annual sales of Rs.1.5 crore) and Why come to ISB?
2) How did you get into this business?
3) Take us through your professional journey so far
4) Take your own business as a case study. What will you do to improve the margins? What are the problems involved?
5) How did you get into quizzing (had mentioned it as my hobby)?
6) Do you know what consulting companies look for while hiring candidates? (had mentioned consulting as post-MBA goal)
7) How do you think your entrepreneurship experience will help you in your consulting career?
No guesstimations at all. No questions on my EY experience.
Nevertheless, I have a bad feeling about the entire experience.
My profile:
GMAT: 680
Academics: 59.4% (Bachelor of Business Studies from SSCBS, Delhi University)
Experience: EY (4.5 yrs), Own business (2 yrs)
Extra-currics: Quizzing
ATB to everyone !!
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 05:57
07 Feb 2016, 05:57
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Good luck to all who are preparing for interviews!
@Interviewed Candidates: Guys, While sharing your interview experience with fellow applicants on forum, we would really appreciate if you could also re-post your interview debrief in our newly launched Bschool review system - https://gmatclub.com/reviews/business_schools/ (Click on 'Create your Own Review', then select 'Business Schools' -- School Name -- Program Name -- Admission Interview) Thank you!
@Interviewed Candidates: Guys, While sharing your interview experience with fellow applicants on forum, we would really appreciate if you could also re-post your interview debrief in our newly launched Bschool review system - https://gmatclub.com/reviews/business_schools/ (Click on 'Create your Own Review', then select 'Business Schools' -- School Name -- Program Name -- Admission Interview) Thank you!
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Posts: 13
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 07:11
07 Feb 2016, 07:11
For all those anxious souls who haven't received the completion mail yet, got my application completion mail at around 4:30 in the evening today. Mumbai candidate, submitted my application on 15th Jan. So I guess they are still reviewing applications.
Manager
Joined: 21 Sep 2015
Status:Applicant
Posts: 56
Location: India
Concentration: Entrepreneurship, Finance
GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V38
GPA: 3.37
WE:Information Technology (Computer Software)
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 12:04
07 Feb 2016, 12:04
Asking this query again, application portal says application status : completed, but no mail from adcom, should i be worried ?
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 12:30
07 Feb 2016, 12:30
niksguitar wrote:
Hey guys, my application portal's been showing the Application status as completed for quite some time.
Application Completion Status:
Completed
Your application has been verified and found complete. Further update on short-listing will be available approximately 5 to 7 days before your interview, if shortlisted, for the interview location you have chosen. Request you to bear with us, till we communicate further.
But I have got no mail from the adcom saying the same. Should I be worried ? I submitted on 12th Jan.
Application Completion Status:
Completed
Your application has been verified and found complete. Further update on short-listing will be available approximately 5 to 7 days before your interview, if shortlisted, for the interview location you have chosen. Request you to bear with us, till we communicate further.
But I have got no mail from the adcom saying the same. Should I be worried ? I submitted on 12th Jan.
Check alternate email id.
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Posts: 13
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 19:12
07 Feb 2016, 19:12
niksguitar wrote:
Asking this query again, application portal says application status : completed, but no mail from adcom, should i be worried ?
If I were you, I wouldn't be. But just to be doubly sure would call the adcom and confirm.
Manager
Joined: 10 Apr 2015
Posts: 63
Location: India
Concentration: Healthcare, Strategy
GMAT 1: 680 Q49 V34
GPA: 2.4
WE:Marketing (Health Care)
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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07 Feb 2016, 23:11
07 Feb 2016, 23:11
Any news for Mumbai applicants?
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 00:37
08 Feb 2016, 00:37
rachitarora wrote:
Ajay1988 wrote:
rachitarora wrote:
Hi All, Done with my interview yesterday.
It was pretty cool and started with usual question like brief your profile, Why MBA, Why ISB and your qualities.
Just be thorough with what you have written in essays, they will literally pick almost all points from your essays.
Since I am from Financial services, couple of questions were asked on same.
Overall experience was good...not that grilling as I was expecting.
Hoping for the best. The waiting period starts!!!
All the best to all
It was pretty cool and started with usual question like brief your profile, Why MBA, Why ISB and your qualities.
Just be thorough with what you have written in essays, they will literally pick almost all points from your essays.
Since I am from Financial services, couple of questions were asked on same.
Overall experience was good...not that grilling as I was expecting.
Hoping for the best. The waiting period starts!!!
All the best to all
How did your one word essay thing go? Were any guesstimate questions asked?
Don't worry about one word essay much, you will get time to browse and read. No guesstimate for me.
What is guesstimate?
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Posts: 13
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 01:25
08 Feb 2016, 01:25
nccdivya wrote:
What is guesstimate?
Something like "How many coffee shops in Mumbai?" or "How many petrol pumps in Mumbai?" There's no right answer. The idea is to look at how you approach such a problem. Basically you are 'guessing' and giving an 'estimate'. That's why a guesstimate :D
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Joined: 12 Apr 2015
Posts: 35
Location: India
Concentration: Technology, Strategy
Schools: Duke '19 (D) Ross '19 (D) Kellogg MMM '19 (D) Darden '19 (D) Tepper '19 (WL) McCombs '19 (A$) Kelley '19 (A) Goizueta '19 (M$) NUS '19 (I)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
GMAT 2: 730 Q50 V40
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 03:24
08 Feb 2016, 03:24
niksguitar wrote:
Asking this query again, application portal says application status : completed, but no mail from adcom, should i be worried ?
I haven't got the mail either...hope to see it in the next 2-3 days...
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Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 04:19
08 Feb 2016, 04:19
Dear MBA applicants,
This is the most crucial time of your MBA applications journey. Many of you have received your interview dates, while some of you are sitting at the edge of your seat waiting for your interview call.
Like someone has mentioned above, use this time to prepare for your interview rather than fretting about it. Trust me, all the anxiety that builds up will not do you much good. MBA mentor - Arun Jagannathan who has coached 1000s of students has recorded this insightful video on how you can control the pace and direction of your B-school interview!
Yes.. you can control the surprise elements in your MBA interview if you just remember these 3 simple hacks to positively influence your B-school interview. Watch the video here: https://applications.crackverbal.com/3-p ... interviews
Remember, you have just one chance and one opportunity to get things right! Don't let stress come in the way and screw it up for you!
All the Best for your MBA interviews!!
_________________
This is the most crucial time of your MBA applications journey. Many of you have received your interview dates, while some of you are sitting at the edge of your seat waiting for your interview call.
Like someone has mentioned above, use this time to prepare for your interview rather than fretting about it. Trust me, all the anxiety that builds up will not do you much good. MBA mentor - Arun Jagannathan who has coached 1000s of students has recorded this insightful video on how you can control the pace and direction of your B-school interview!
Yes.. you can control the surprise elements in your MBA interview if you just remember these 3 simple hacks to positively influence your B-school interview. Watch the video here: https://applications.crackverbal.com/3-p ... interviews
Remember, you have just one chance and one opportunity to get things right! Don't let stress come in the way and screw it up for you!
All the Best for your MBA interviews!!
_________________
Crackverbal Prep Team
www.crackverbal.com
www.crackverbal.com
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Joined: 08 Nov 2013
Posts: 13
Location: United States
Concentration: General Management, Finance
GMAT 1: 690 Q49 V34
WE:Analyst (Computer Software)
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 04:32
08 Feb 2016, 04:32
Help needed here.
I have been invited for Skype interview on 14th Feb. However, I am travelling to India during that time. Is there any chance of rescheduling the interview?
Also, for no apparent reason, I don't receive ISB emails on my registered email ID. The last email I received was of evaluator details being submitted. Application completion email was received on alternate email id I provided.
I got to know about the interview from online application portal. I cannot reschedule or accept the invite as I have not received any email.
What should i do?
I have been invited for Skype interview on 14th Feb. However, I am travelling to India during that time. Is there any chance of rescheduling the interview?
Also, for no apparent reason, I don't receive ISB emails on my registered email ID. The last email I received was of evaluator details being submitted. Application completion email was received on alternate email id I provided.
I got to know about the interview from online application portal. I cannot reschedule or accept the invite as I have not received any email.
What should i do?
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 23:23
08 Feb 2016, 23:23
Anyone from Mumbai with an interview invite? or is it still early?
-SG
-SG
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 23:32
08 Feb 2016, 23:32
sbg8591 wrote:
Anyone from Mumbai with an interview invite? or is it still early?
-SG
-SG
Been wondering the same as well. No information yet for Mumbai invites or dates.
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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08 Feb 2016, 23:43
08 Feb 2016, 23:43
Anyone still waiting for interview invite for Bangalore ?
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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09 Feb 2016, 04:01
09 Feb 2016, 04:01
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nithin88 wrote:
sbg8591 wrote:
Anyone from Mumbai with an interview invite? or is it still early?
-SG
-SG
Been wondering the same as well. No information yet for Mumbai invites or dates.
This is like answering my own question (Lol), but I found this on another website:
Sent in a mail to the admission team on the dates. This was the official info provided :
City Date
Kolkata Feb 13th -14th
Bangalore Feb 19th-21st
Mumbai Feb 27th -28th
Hyderabad Feb 06th -29th
Skype Feb 06th -29th
Mohali Feb 15th -29th ( Tentative)
If shortlisted, we will let you know at least 3-5 days prior to the interview date.
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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09 Feb 2016, 07:39
09 Feb 2016, 07:39
TwoFaceHarvey wrote:
Help needed here.
I have been invited for Skype interview on 14th Feb. However, I am travelling to India during that time. Is there any chance of rescheduling the interview?
Also, for no apparent reason, I don't receive ISB emails on my registered email ID. The last email I received was of evaluator details being submitted. Application completion email was received on alternate email id I provided.
I got to know about the interview from online application portal. I cannot reschedule or accept the invite as I have not received any email.
What should i do?
I have been invited for Skype interview on 14th Feb. However, I am travelling to India during that time. Is there any chance of rescheduling the interview?
Also, for no apparent reason, I don't receive ISB emails on my registered email ID. The last email I received was of evaluator details being submitted. Application completion email was received on alternate email id I provided.
I got to know about the interview from online application portal. I cannot reschedule or accept the invite as I have not received any email.
What should i do?
Hi, Were you able to reschedule? How did you handle this?
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Joined: 12 Apr 2015
Posts: 35
Location: India
Concentration: Technology, Strategy
Schools: Duke '19 (D) Ross '19 (D) Kellogg MMM '19 (D) Darden '19 (D) Tepper '19 (WL) McCombs '19 (A$) Kelley '19 (A) Goizueta '19 (M$) NUS '19 (I)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
GMAT 2: 730 Q50 V40
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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09 Feb 2016, 07:43
09 Feb 2016, 07:43
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Kudos
TwoFaceHarvey wrote:
Help needed here.
I have been invited for Skype interview on 14th Feb. However, I am travelling to India during that time. Is there any chance of rescheduling the interview?
Also, for no apparent reason, I don't receive ISB emails on my registered email ID. The last email I received was of evaluator details being submitted. Application completion email was received on alternate email id I provided.
I got to know about the interview from online application portal. I cannot reschedule or accept the invite as I have not received any email.
What should i do?
I have been invited for Skype interview on 14th Feb. However, I am travelling to India during that time. Is there any chance of rescheduling the interview?
Also, for no apparent reason, I don't receive ISB emails on my registered email ID. The last email I received was of evaluator details being submitted. Application completion email was received on alternate email id I provided.
I got to know about the interview from online application portal. I cannot reschedule or accept the invite as I have not received any email.
What should i do?
See if you can reach out to the adcom.
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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09 Feb 2016, 22:42
09 Feb 2016, 22:42
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Expert Reply
nccdivya wrote:
What is guesstimate?
Hi,
We had done an interview with an ISB alum on how to handle the ISB interview. We also covered what a guesstimate is. I am posting the link here, have a look:
How to answer the guesstimate
Intern
Joined: 12 Apr 2015
Posts: 35
Location: India
Concentration: Technology, Strategy
Schools: Duke '19 (D) Ross '19 (D) Kellogg MMM '19 (D) Darden '19 (D) Tepper '19 (WL) McCombs '19 (A$) Kelley '19 (A) Goizueta '19 (M$) NUS '19 (I)
GMAT 1: 740 Q50 V40
GMAT 2: 730 Q50 V40
Re: Calling all ISB Applicants - (2016 Intake) Class of 2017
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10 Feb 2016, 06:54
10 Feb 2016, 06:54
Got the invite at 5:46PM (Bangalore)
gmatclubot
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