{"id":47177,"date":"2019-10-03T23:07:05","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T06:07:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=47177"},"modified":"2019-10-03T23:12:37","modified_gmt":"2019-10-04T06:12:37","slug":"isb-pgp-essay-tips-and-deadlines-2019-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/isb-pgp-essay-tips-and-deadlines-2019-20\/","title":{"rendered":"ISB (PGP) Essay Tips and Deadlines: 2019- 20"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"402\" height=\"209\" src=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ISB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-47175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ISB.png 402w, https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/ISB-300x156.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 402px) 100vw, 402px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian School of Business PGP program is the best choice for MBA applicants who want to build or advance their careers in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Whether\nyou are looking for&nbsp;a&nbsp;career-switch or a career progression, or to\nstart an entrepreneurial venture, the Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in\nManagement will help you achieve your career goals. The one-year global\nmanagement program will embark you&nbsp;on a transformational journe<\/em>y.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each\napplicant to the Post Graduate Programme in Management at the Indian School of\nBusiness is holistically evaluated on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isb.edu\/pgp\/admissions\/selection-criteria\">following\nparameters<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Academic Credentials<\/li><li>Leadership Potential<\/li><li>Personal Attributes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isb.edu\/pgp\/admissions\/admission-calendar\/For-Indian-Passport-Holders\"><strong>ISB\nApplication Deadlines:<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 1<\/strong><br>\nApplication\nDeadline:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nSeptember 15, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 2<\/strong><br>\nApplication\nDeadline:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nDecember 01, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Round 3<\/strong><br>\nApplication\nDeadline:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\nJanuary 01, 2020<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Acceptance Date<\/strong>: 10 days from the date of offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Non-Indian Origin Applicants: <\/strong>To enable non-Indian origin applicants to complete their\nVisa formalities in time, we follow a rolling evaluation process for them.\nTheir application is evaluated, and their admission&nbsp;decision is\ncommunicated within six weeks of receiving the completed application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Essays:&nbsp; The Indian School of Business has tweaked the\nessay questions of the PGP program for the admission cycle of 2019-20. Like\nlast year, this year\u2019s applicants will also write two required essays. The good\nnews is that the word limit of essay 2 (goals essay) has been increased from\n300 words to 400 words. Hence, instead of 700 words, this year\u2019s ISB applicants\nwill have 800 words to showcase their candidacy to the Ad Com.&nbsp; ISB no\nlonger provides an option to write an optional essay. However, applicants have\nspace on the Education page of the application to explain any gaps during their\neducation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note\nthat ISB\u2019s online application will not accept even one word over the limit of\neither of its essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With\nsignificant self- reflection, careful planning, and preparation, you can\npresent an impressive and convincing picture of your candidacy as well&nbsp;as\nyour 'fit' with the school.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s take a closer look at the\nessay questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Essay 1: <\/em><\/strong><strong>There will be 900 students in the class of 2021. Why should\nyou be one of them?&nbsp;(400 words max)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Through his question, the ISB admission committee expects you to showcase your best self, <g class=\"gr_ gr_24 gr-alert gr_spell gr_inline_cards gr_run_anim ContextualSpelling multiReplace\" id=\"24\" data-gr-id=\"24\">your<\/g> well- rounded personality to earn a seat in the class of 2021. o paint a cohesive and strong picture of you as a candidate, you need to s<strong>howcase your uniqueness in different areas: professional, personal, and community involvement. <\/strong>Focus on your unique attributes (personal and professional), provide examples of how you have demonstrated them in the past, and what you would bring to the ISB. The \u2018how\u2019 part of your story\/accomplishment is as important as the \u2018what\u2019 part. In order to highlight your excellence in the <strong>professional realm,<\/strong>  showcase your deep knowledge and experience of your industry as well as your ability to face challenges in leadership &nbsp;roles e.g. your adaptability to changes in the global world, your talent to convince others of executing your innovative ideas, your courage to take calculated risks that yielded results, and so on. After explaining your unique professional attribute\/skill, illustrate it by an example explaining how you have demonstrated it at work, and then explain how you will add value to the ISB through your contribution in classroom discussions or your participation in student-led clubs or organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When\ndiscussing <strong>personal attributes<\/strong>, think of your special talents.\nPick one extracurricular activity i.e. sports, music, dance, painting, writing,\nor any interest\/ hobby that you are passionate about and have enjoyed pursuing.\nShare your achievements in that area and explain how you will enrich the\nexperience of your classmates by getting involved in a club or student-led\norganization at the ISB, leaving it a better place. Your volunteering\nactivities, entrepreneurial experiences, and \/ or global exposure will also\nhelp you stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please\nnote that it is important to support your claims about your potential\ncontribution to specific clubs and organizations by providing specific examples\nfrom your past experiences, personal or professional in the given area. To\ndemonstrate your \u2018fit\u2019 with the program, you must showcase what you have done\nin the past and how you are going to be a strong contributor to ISB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To\ncraft an effective response, you should have a thorough understanding of the\nschool\u2019s resources (curriculum, faculty, clubs, organizations, and student-led\nactivities). You may also reach out to alumni and current students to get\nadditional insights into the school\u2019s resources and culture. Your familiarity\nwith the program will strengthen your case for ISB\u2019s class of 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly,\nand most importantly, be as precise as you can in presenting your stories. With\n400 maximum words allowed, you can allot approximately 150-200 words to\ndetailing your unique attributes illustrated by your greatest hits (personal\nand professional) and approximately 200-250 words to explaining what value you\nwill add to the ISB.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><em>Essay\n2: <\/em><\/strong><strong>What will you be doing in 2025 and\n2030? How will the ISB PGP programme help you to achieve these goals?&nbsp;<br>\n(400 words max)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\nis a slight change in this year\u2019s goals essay question. Last year\u2019s goals essay\nrequired applicants to \u201c <strong><em>critically look at your career to date, the\nchoices you have made, the key influences behind those choices\u201d <\/em><\/strong><em>in\naddition to asking about their career goals and how ISB PGP program will help them\nachieve their goals<strong>, <\/strong>this year\u2019s goals essay<\/em> asks about their short\nterm ( 2025) and long term ( 2030) career goals and how ISB will help you\nachieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though\nspecific dates have been mentioned, this is still a straightforward <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/mba-topics\/career-goals-why-mba-essay\/\">goals\nessay<\/a> that requires you to make a logical\nconnection between your past, present, and future. This means your story should\nconnect your past (work-experience and skills), present (your need for an MBA\nfrom ISB to achieve your goals), and your future (goals and objectives).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Begin\nby detailing out your short term and long-term career objectives. Be as\nspecific as you can in articulating the industry, function and the companies\nthat interest you &nbsp;(give 2-3 names). &nbsp;Please\nmake sure to demonstrate a logical connection between your short-term and\nlong-term goals. In other words, explain how you will move from step 1 to\nstep 2.\nExplain what you will do\/ learn in your target company. How will this role\nprepare you for your long-term goal (2030)? What will you be doing in 2030? What\nimpact do you see yourself making on the world?\nMake sure that your goals are realistic as well as ambitious. That is, if you\naim for a technology or a consulting role, you\u2019ll need to demonstrate that you\nalready possess some skills\/experience in that area and are now aiming to\nenhance those skills. Likewise, if you are a career changer, you should provide\nevidence as to how your current skill set would facilitate this transition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Though\nthe question doesn\u2019t ask you to discuss your career history, I would still\nencourage you to provide a brief account of the knowledge and experience you\nhave gained in your professional career so far. Then summarize the skills and\nareas of knowledge that you need to fulfill your professional goals and how\nmanagement education can help bridge the gap between your skills and future\ngoals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once\nyou have elaborated on the need for management education, explain how ISB\u2019s PGP\nprogram is your best bet at this time? How it is aligned with your goals? It is\nimportant for you to do your research and to have a thorough knowledge of the PGP\nprogram of ISB so you can demonstrate how its various resources (curriculum,\nfaculty, clubs, student communities, etc.) will bring you closer to your\ndreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since\nyou have only 400 words to explain your professional objectives and their link\nto the PGP program of ISB, you need to be extremely precise in presenting your\ncase and <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/business-school-application-essays-less-is-more\/\">make\nevery word count.<\/a>&nbsp;\nAgain, ISB\u2019s online application will not accept even one word over the limit of\nits essays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may organize your essay in the\nfollowing way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Brief career history\/skills you lack (approximately 80\n     words)<\/li><li>Short-term Long-term goals (approximately 100-125 words)<\/li><li>The connection between ISB\u2019s\n     resources and your goals (approximately 200 words)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When\nchoosing your stories for these two essays, make sure you maintain a balance\nbetween your professional and personal stories that showcases your well-rounded\ncandidacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For&nbsp; further assistance in developing your\napplication essays, you may review the general&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-tips\/10-key-tips-for-creating-compelling-business-school-essays\/\">Essay Tips<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For <strong>Essay Analysis of Other\nSchools<\/strong> by MER, click <a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/category\/essay-question-analysis\/\">here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You may be interested in interviews\nof some MER students who were accepted into ISB.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Interviews of ISB Admits<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/student-interviews\/indian-applicants-journey-oxford-isb\/\"><strong>Arjun<\/strong><\/a><strong>- <\/strong>ISB Admit (2018)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/student-interviews\/re-applicants-journey-5-schools-3-generous-scholarships\/\"><strong>Nithish<\/strong><\/a><strong>- <\/strong>ISB Admit (2018)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/student-interviews\/an-indian-applicants-story-5-interview-invites-and-2-admit-offers\/\"><strong>Sathish<\/strong><\/a><strong>- <\/strong>ISB Admit (2017)<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/student-interviews\/indian-candidate-shares-isb-experience\/\"><strong>Tribhuvan<\/strong><\/a> ISB Admit (2016)<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Previous years\u2019 ISB essay questions\nanalysis<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/isb-essay-questions-analysis-2018-19\/\">ISB Essay Questions Analysis-\n2018-19<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/isb-essay-questions-analysis-2017-18\/\">ISB\nEssay Questions Analysis 2017-18<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/isb-essay-questions-analysis-2016-17\/\">ISB\nEssay Questions Analysis -2016-17<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/isb-essay-questions-analysis-2015-16\/\">ISB\nEssay Questions Analysis -2015-16<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/isb-essay-questions-analysis-2014-15\/\">ISB\nEssay Questions Analysis -2014-15<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/essay-question-analysis\/isb-essay-questions-analysis-2013-14\/\">ISB\nEssay Questions Analysis -2013-14<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> <br>Since 2011, MER (<a href=\"https:\/\/myessayreview.com\/\">myEssayReview<\/a>) &nbsp;has helped many applicants get accepted into the top 20 MBA programs including ISB. (Poonam is&nbsp; one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/reviews\/myessayreview-345345505?fl=menu\">top 5 most reviewed consultants on the GMAT Club<\/a>.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to discuss your ISB application? 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