Calling ISB 2012 Applicants - Let's Roll

applying in R1

Dear achellappa,

The GMAT is just one of the sub-criterion under the Analytical Horsepower criterion for ISB admissions. All of us know that it is the entire profile that counts. However, there are relative weights attached to all of these criteria based on the kind of profile a candidate has.

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Dear ISB aspirants,

Please find the ISB 2011 essay analysis and guidelines below.

https://www.thinkisb.com/blog/2010/06/04 ... -analysis/

We are open to answering any profile related queries for the application in the following thread:

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Look out for our posts in that thread for recents updates about the ISB application process.

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Hey Friends,

Count me in as well. I shall be appearing for the R1 of ISB. Am yet to appear for the GMAT though.

I am a computer science graduate with average acads. I however joined my family business after my grad . I have been into my family business since the last 7 years.
I have heard alot about the Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship at ISB and learnt that its a great platform for people with their own business background like me.

I am however confused about the scores that a applicant like me should target ? I regularly score around in the late 600s in my mocks. Will that be sufficient ???

Regards,

Manish

Dear ManishS,

ISB would be interested in a profile like that of yours. And yes, the WCED is a great platform for budding entrepreneurs. The flagship Entrepreneurship Development Initiative (EDI) program started by WCED in 2009 has incubated 14 ventures by ISB alums. The support given by the school is really commendable.

As for the GMAT score try to get it above t least 650.

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Hi Manish & Thinkisb...

Me too having nearly the same profile as yours.. An engineer by profession , joined my Family Business 6 years back after my B.Tech.. Trying for ISB R1 or IIMA PGPX...

But i ve not heard of this WCED... ?? Could u plz explain more about it...

Further if i want to go campus placements ( not yet decided ) to have an experience of the Corporate world for a couple of years then which program is better..? Will WCED help me in that too..??

Regards
Sag

Dear sag,

WCED stands for Wadhwani Center for Entrepreneurship Development, a center specifically devoted to developing entrepreneurs. It runs to following types of programs:
1. EDI (Mentioned Already)
2. Growth Initiatives - Students help SME to improve performance. They are small time consulting projects and a great value ad for students.
3. Formation of industrial policies for AP.
4. Revival of sick industries
5. Start up forums
...and many more...

It's an exciting place.

To be very clear the WCED has nothing to do with placements. There is a separate division called the Career Advancement Services (CAS) that will deal with placements.

For more info please visit: https://www.isb.edu/entrepreneurship//

Hope this helps,

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Thanks ThinkISB...

Hey,
Thanks...
That was really helpful !!
Can you tell what percent of the pool of applicants have a family business background ?

Regards,

Manish

Hi Sag

Welcome on board !!!
Both of us belong to the rare breed of applicants with their own family backgrounds ! Its great to find you here ! Are you through with gmat ?

Dear Manish,

That percentage has always been less than 10%.

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hey bigoyal,

count me in this group!!

gave my gmat a coupla months back. 710 (Q48, V39). 5 yrs (as usual IT, 2yrs and 8months in the US). Just started on the application yesterday!!!

Hi All,
Welcome on board. It seems we have quite a good number of people from different backgrounds. Feel free to shoot in any of your queries.

@Arjun, though IT sector is one of the most competitive sector (largest number of application comes from this sector), but on a positive note the highest number of students in a batch is also from IT sector. Make sure you highlight your achievements and extracurricular well. This can distinguish you from other candidates.

Btw, I'm also from IT sector and am keeping my fingers crossed for this year application.

Friends,
All aspirants should take full benefit of Info session & should resolve their queries with Adcom+ find out whether ISB makes sense for them etc.. here is the complete City-wise schedule: India Locations

shorter list for Hyderabad scheduled sessions (2010)

Hyderabad Friday, June 11, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, June 18, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, June 25, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, July 02, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, July 09, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, July 16, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, July 23, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, July 30, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, August 06, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Sunday, August 15, 2010 11.00
Hyderabad Friday, August 20, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, September 03, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, September 10, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, September 17, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, September 24, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, October 01, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Sunday, October 03, 2010 11.00
Hyderabad Friday, October 08, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, October 15, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, October 22, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, October 29, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, November 05, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, November 12, 2010 18.00
Hyderabad Friday, November 19, 2010 18.00

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Dear Aspirants,

Please go through our latest blog entry on how to make the best use of the prospective ISB community.

https://www.thinkisb.com/blog/2010/06/08 ... community/

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Hi Guys ,

Ny idea how the evaluation thing works , it is somewhere mentioned that they will do a verification of the evaluator , anyone knows is the kind of verification that would be done and approximately how much time it would take for ISB to send the evaluation link to the evaluator ?

Thanks !

count me in!!!applying in Round 1....

i had a few doubts though...
1.Regarding the specialization...How does one specialize in any of the fields..i.e. Finance , Marketing , Sales...Is that taken care of once one chooses out of the Core and the electives??...
Quoting from the below link:
https://www.isb.edu/PGP/Curriculum.Shtml
"To specialize in one area, a student has to take a minimum of six electives from that area. Students can choose a maximum of two specializations. You also have the option of enrolling in 2 additional electives."
2. Is the work experience counted till the date of application or date of acceptance/admission/matriculation?