Calling all ISB Applicants - (2015 Intake) Class of 2016

Hey, Happy New Year!

The calls will go on till the 7th of February in Hyderabad, so you can expect a call till feb start.
No need to panic at all. Just sit back tight
All the best!

Here is the schedule:
Bangalore 16 - 18 Jan, 2015
Delhi Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2015
Hyderabad Dec 27 - Feb 7, 2014
International (Skype) Jan 2015
Kolkata Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2015
Mohali Jan 15 - Feb 5, 2015
Mumbai Jan 24 - 26, 2015
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MBA Decoder is starting a series of tips for the interviews. We hope to update it with a tip every day, that will help you not just for the ISB interview, but any other interview as well.

Question: Why do you want an MBA?

This should be your most expected interview question, so prepare your answer really well. Talk about your career goals and why they require an MBA.

Our ISB alum consultant gives a tip that you should record your answer for why MBA and then match it with what you wrote in the essays. Chances are that your spoken answer will be inconsistent with what you wrote.

How do you maintain consistency? By being very clear about your career goals. If you have to go round about the bush to explain your career goals at the time of the interview, then you do not have the clarity. You will open yourself to further cross questioning, or the grilling experience, which everybody dislikes.

So practice your answer well and make a clear statement, tying your goals to your answer for why MBA!

Any more bangalore invites in the last two days?

Hi Caeser! Yes, several candidates in the US have received interview calls already

Hi philipemil! Bangalore calls are still being given out, so you may certainly hope for one. Today calls were given to candidates with GMAT as low as 650-680

All the Best!

'ISBmantra'

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Hi Guys

I finally have got a call for Hyderabad location. It is scheduled on 18th Jan. Calls are rolling.

Thanks Ankur...your posts really helped in teeth biting situation..

Neha

All the best Neha.
Do read our interview specific advice on this thread.

Hi - I have been shortlisted for skype interview on Jan 18th and saw that yours is already done. Do you have any tips for Skype interview?

Thanks
Parita

FROM ISB Admissions Blog: Why YLP is Ideal for the Leaders of Tomorrow

The debate over whether great leaders are born or created has been in progress for decades. At ISB, we believe that individuals with latent potential can be groomed to become effective leaders, no matter what their field of specialisation is. Our alumni are testament to this belief. Graduates from ISB have gone forth to hold leadership positions in some of the biggest global brands across industries. Graduates with entrepreneurial mind-sets also establish their own start-ups, defining success on their own terms. We believe that grooming future leaders needs to start from a much earlier stage than previously thought. Our Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is designed to provide the much sought after learning and guidance, which undergraduates who envision a career in management need. ISB identifies potential leaders through holistic evaluations that consider academic prowess (GMAT scores, collegiate performance), extracurricular activities (to determine what additional skills or leadership quotient candidates can bring to the table), essays as well as references. The YLP provides students a keen edge through multiple beneficial aspects, the majority of which include the following. Learning and Mentoring We understand that students who wish to pursue a career in management often have a lot of questions with regards to the right approach for the best results. At this stage, ideas often require more clarity and direction which are best addressed by industry experts. By participating in the YLP, students get priceless insights and mentoring from experienced leaders across industries. Structured learning sessions ensure that students absorb the critical aspects of management. Prequel to a Globally Recognised Management Program YLP students are provided the opportunity to enrol in the flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management. Work experience of 1 year 9 months is required to be completed before a candidate is considered eligible for admission to the PGP.  The PGP further equips and shapes aspiring leaders to step out into a competitive world and steer their careers towards success. Making Connections A strong network of connections is an extremely important resource for any professional, more so for managers and future leaders. ISB alumni comprise achievers in top management positions across the world and founders of extremely successful entrepreneurial ventures. Students get opportunities to interact not only with alumni and mentors but also build connections with industry peers who serve as indispensable assets for a bright career ahead. Tuition Waiver Another beneficial aspect of being a part of the YLP is that students who wish to pursue their PGP at ISB can avail tuition waivers of INR 1 lakh (~USD 1,500). This waiver is in addition to any merit or need based scholarship that the applicant may choose to apply for. Being part of the YLP gives every student the chance to develop as well-rounded future leaders who can effortlessly lead businesses to succeed. It is the start to a powerful education that will equip them for life.

FROM ISB PGP Admissions Director Blog: Why YLP is Ideal for the Leaders of Tomorrow

The debate over whether great leaders are born or created has been in progress for decades. At ISB, we believe that individuals with latent potential can be groomed to become effective leaders, no matter what their field of specialisation is. Our alumni are testament to this belief. Graduates from ISB have gone forth to hold leadership positions in some of the biggest global brands across industries. Graduates with entrepreneurial mind-sets also establish their own start-ups, defining success on their own terms. We believe that grooming future leaders needs to start from a much earlier stage than previously thought. Our Young Leaders Programme (YLP) is designed to provide the much sought after learning and guidance, which undergraduates who envision a career in management need. ISB identifies potential leaders through holistic evaluations that consider academic prowess (GMAT scores, collegiate performance), extracurricular activities (to determine what additional skills or leadership quotient candidates can bring to the table), essays as well as references. The YLP provides students a keen edge through multiple beneficial aspects, the majority of which include the following. Learning and Mentoring We understand that students who wish to pursue a career in management often have a lot of questions with regards to the right approach for the best results. At this stage, ideas often require more clarity and direction which are best addressed by industry experts. By participating in the YLP, students get priceless insights and mentoring from experienced leaders across industries. Structured learning sessions ensure that students absorb the critical aspects of management. Prequel to a Globally Recognised Management Program YLP students are provided the opportunity to enrol in the flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in Management. Work experience of 1 year 9 months is required to be completed before a candidate is considered eligible for admission to the PGP.  The PGP further equips and shapes aspiring leaders to step out into a competitive world and steer their careers towards success. Making Connections A strong network of connections is an extremely important resource for any professional, more so for managers and future leaders. ISB alumni comprise achievers in top management positions across the world and founders of extremely successful entrepreneurial ventures. Students get opportunities to interact not only with alumni and mentors but also build connections with industry peers who serve as indispensable assets for a bright career ahead. Tuition Waiver Another beneficial aspect of being a part of the YLP is that students who wish to pursue their PGP at ISB can avail tuition waivers of INR 1 lakh (~USD 1,500). This waiver is in addition to any merit or need based scholarship that the applicant may choose to apply for. Being part of the YLP gives every student the chance to develop as well-rounded future leaders who can effortlessly lead businesses to succeed. It is the start to a powerful education that will equip them for life.

Hi Neha,

Do you mind sharing your score with us?

Thanks,
Aamir.

MBADecoder can we have the tips for the second day please
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All the best to everyone who got interview calls and the ones still waiting for it.

I am ISB R1 Admit. During my interview preparation, I prepared a consolidated document for self-preparation . Mail me on injotb123@gmail.com and I will mail them to you.

Cheers.

For Bangalore interviews what should be the last day by which to expect a call? They say 5-7 days so ideally 11th? But then do they work on the weekends? My guess is only till tomorrow.

I had called the ISB admissions office today.
They said wait till tmw or max Sat.

Any EEO candidate who has got a interview call in hyderabad?

when will the invites for mumbai start rolling. any idea. received an email which says your application is complete in the first week of jan.

Here is the schedule:

Here is the schedule:
Bangalore 16 - 18 Jan, 2015
Delhi Jan 30 - Feb 2, 2015
Hyderabad Dec 27 - Feb 7, 2014
International (Skype) Jan 2015
Kolkata Jan 31 & Feb 1, 2015
Mohali Jan 15 - Feb 5, 2015
Mumbai Jan 24 - 26, 2015

Expect the calls to start rolling in around a week before the date. That makes it 17th of Jan
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Just a random update.
I checked the forum for last year, the forum had 759 posts at the end of the season in April and accounted for a discussion of 38 pages.
We are here in January only and we have surpassed that mark and have accounted 766 posts (including this one)
And I believe that the contribution has been useful and not random discussion (barring the times of the results )

Thanks for the contribution all you wonderful people
All the best for everything!!!
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Hi Folks,

For all those who have selected Hyderabad as the Interview location, please wait on because calls go on late until 1st Week of Feb'14.

In the interim you can focus on preparing for Interview.

Phil - All the interview calls for Bangalore are not yet completely close, I believe there are few still to come. Wait on