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Pre-MBA Industry :
Target industry post-MBA:
Brief about Work Experience :
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc):
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:
International Experience :
Scholarship Given? :
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? :
Short-Term Goal :
Long-Term Goal :
Link to your interview debrief:
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Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? :
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:

lavanyarsharma · Answer

Name/username: lavanyarsharma
Age : 24
Country/Location : india
Under-Graduate School : kiit
Under-Graduate GPA: 3.5
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 740
Total Work Experience : 27 (on March 2021)
Pre-MBA Industry : automotive 
Target industry post-MBA: automotive
Brief about Work Experience : ecu development for driver safety
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): technical lead 
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: senior diploma in music, french and German courses
International Experience : none. But worked with international colleagues
Scholarship Given? : no
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : wanted to accelerate my journey to product management
Short-Term Goal : get into prod management 
Long-Term Goal : cxo
Link to your interview debrief:
(You can add your interview experience HERE and paste the link above )
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : no
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: feel free to ping me if you've any queries

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anirbaan · Answer

Name/Username: anirbaan
Age: 24
Country/Location: India
Under-Graduate School: Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore
Under-Graduate GPA:
GMAT/GRE Test scores: Final Score was 740 but the score considered by ISB was 710
Total Work Experience: 29 months
Pre-MBA Industry: FinTech
Target industry post-MBA: Consulting
Brief about Work Experience: I worked with Tier-1 Investment Banks based out of Europe and North America, as a product manager building their trading software.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: National Level Varsity Debater, Diploma holder in Fine Arts with multiple solo and group exhibitions, worked with WWF as an outreach volunteer and with IHRPC in various projects.
International Experience: While I was not located outside of India, all my client and almost all my colleagues were based out of Europe or North America. One of my recommenders was also a Polish colleague based out of London.
Scholarship Given?: No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief?: In order to move to consulting I needed to solidify my business fundamentals as an engineering graduate, plus the diverse ISB cohort would be instrumental in developing a more vivid perspective required as a consultant.
Short-Term Goal: Strategy Consulting focussing on tech strategy
Long-Term Goal: using my background in fintech to lead the strategy for a fintech firm aimed at making organised financial services more accessible to the underbanked through technology
Link to your interview debrief: https://gmatclub.com/forum/decision-tra ... brief-2002
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Either you'll come into the whole MBA application journey as a patient human being and it will keep you sane or you will become a patient person by the end of this whole process but it would be a difficult learning process. Just hang in there and work on your application, not always by writing but sometimes by listening (to alums + current students + fellow applicants) and at other times by reading (the research you put in will eventually show). All the best!

ksiolajidebt1993 · Answer

Name/username:ksiolajidebt1993
Age :28
Country/Location :India
Under-Graduate School :IIT (B.Tech)
Under-Graduate GPA:7.1
GMAT/GRE Test scores:730
Total Work Experience :30 months
Pre-MBA Industry : Finance
Target industry post-MBA:Strategy consulting
Brief about Work Experience : Worked on monitoring and evaluating performance of hedge fund clients from risk perspective. 
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Ex-manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Environmental activities (re-cycling workshops, beach clean ups)
International Experience : , MSc Finance
Scholarship Given? : No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Move towards consulting using the knowledge and skills gained from an MBA.
Short-Term Goal : Consulting
Long-Term Goal : Private Equity
Link to your interview debrief:
(You can add your interview experience HERE and paste the link above )
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes, used Hash MBA consulting. Really helpful and highly recommended for anyone looking for guidance for b-schools admissions. 
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Be very clear about your motivations for an MBA and research your post MBA goals.

DebbieDasgupta · Answer

Name/username: Debarati Dasgupta
Age : 30
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School : Hans Raj, Delhi University
Under-Graduate GPA/Percentage:59.8%
Post-graduate School: Manorama School of Communication
Post-Graduate GPA/Percentage :68%
GMAT/GRE Test scores: GMAT - 730
Total Work Experience :91 months
Pre-MBA Industry : Marketing, PR, Comms across industries, but primarily tech
Target industry post-MBA: Tech
Brief about Work Experience : Former business journalist, switched to content marketing. Worked with 2 agencies in content lead roles assisting PR, advertising, business development teams. Also a freelance content and brand marketing consultant
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Former Manager, who is also the CEO of the company I worked at
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars:None
International Experience : Worked with journalists in multiple international bureaus, including Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand. One UAE-based freelance client. 
Scholarship Given? :No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Pivot to Product Marketing at consumer tech firm. Have the comms skills, need MBA to fill marketing knowledge gap.
Short-Term Goal : Product Marketing Manager
Long-Term Goal : CMO
Link to your interview debrief: -
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes. I went with Crack Admission. Founder Arijit Biswas is an ISB alum and has been doing this for many years now. He patiently addressed all my queries and concerns, while also guiding me as I moved forward with my plans. As a former MBA student himself, and having worked with so many applicants over the years, Arijit knows exactly how to approach the application process, and helps you with the best advice and recommendations. He has a very focused and targeted approach to tackling your application. Highly recommend. 
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Patience is key. You've got to give it your 100% and just hope for the best honestly. MBA admissions are getting super competitive so don't beat yourself up if you are unable to make it to one college. Also remember that adcom will always look at your application holistically so don't worry too much if you lack in one aspect. Keep your MBA motivation crystal clear and move ahead.

viharivemuri · Answer

Name/username: Vihari Vemuri
Age : 28
Country/Location : India/Hyderabad
Under-Graduate School : NIT Bhopal
Under-Graduate GPA: 7.6/10
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 720
Total Work Experience : 5.8 Years
Pre-MBA Industry : Construction/Real Estate
Target industry post-MBA: Marketing and Finance in Construction/Real Estate
Brief about Work Experience : Business Development Manager for 2 regions
International Experience : Nil but travelled to USA multiple times for client meetings and project kick-offs
Scholarship Given? : Nil
Short-Term Goal : Marketing Manager Role
Long-Term Goal : Marketing Head
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes, ISBMantra

Drishti11 · Answer

Name/username: Drishti Basandrai
Age : 25
Country/Location : India/ Pune
Under-Graduate School : Symbiosis college of arts and commerce
Under-Graduate GPA: 74%
Professional Degree : Chartered Accountant from ICAI
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 750 in GMAT
Total Work Experience : 30
Pre-MBA Industry : Assurance driven consulting
Target industry post-MBA: Strategic consulting
Brief about Work Experience : Worked with a Top tier assurance consulting firm (Big 4) in Audit.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Associate Director at the firm
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: Silver and Bronze medalist at State level Chess championship in 2 years. Represented my state at National level Chess championship twice.
International Experience : Worked on clients based in UK, Australia and US virtually from India.
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Want to move from assurance driven consulting to strategic consulting.
Short-Term Goal : Consultant at Top tier consulting firm
Long-Term Goal : Senior management position in a reputed firm
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes, took help of Strategy4GMAT. Enrolled for mock interviews with Manan and his team who helped me sharpen my interview skills with their constructive feedbacks.

BEINGRATUL · Answer

Name/username: BEINGRATUL
Age : 28
Country/Location : India/Kolkata
Under-Graduate School : Jadavpur University 
Under-Graduate GPA: 9.1/10
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 710
Total Work Experience : 6.5 Years
Pre-MBA Industry : Oil & Gas
Target industry post-MBA: Manufacturing, Renewables
Brief about Work Experience : 3.5 years as Automation Engineer in Petroleum Installation, 2.5 years in Management Advisory and Anti-Corruption body of Maharatna PSU
Volunteering/Extracurricular: Associated with Multiple NGOs, Part of Sports team of School and Workplace.
International Experience : Nil
Scholarship Given? : Nil
Short-Term Goal : Program Manager/ Operations Manager
Long-Term Goal : Country Head (SCM)
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes, Strategy4gmat (Honest and straightforward admission Consulting firm. Points out lacuna in your application and grills you in the mocks but in the long term that really helps.)

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JAINCHITRANSH · Answer

Name/username:Chitransh Jain Age :31 Country/Location :Indore Under-Graduate School :MPCCET Bhilai Under-Graduate GPA:7.95 GMAT/GRE Test scores:750 Total Work Experience :84 Pre-MBA Industry :BFSI Target industry post-MBA:Sales and Marketing Brief about Work Experience :Worked for top notch ICICI , PNBHFL and TATA Capital heading MP for mortgage business with team of more than 30 What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc):Manager Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: International Experience : Scholarship Given? :Not yet The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Short-Term Goal

roduct development Long-Term Goal :Head -Lending portfolio Link to your interview debrief: (You can add your interview experience HERE and paste the link above ) Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes CrackAdmission Arijit (Mob no -9701215544)helped me a lot with essays and he helped to know more about me , discussed small things in details which helped me a lot in interviews and finally got into ISB .He is always available on calls, and responds to every query ..Highly recommended ..

Paras0210 · Answer

Name/username: paras0210
Age : 24
Country/Location : India - Gurgaon
Under-Graduate School : University of Delhi
Under-Graduate GPA: 7.29
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 750
Total Work Experience : 40 months
Pre-MBA Industry : Audit (Big 4)
Target industry post-MBA: Consulting
Brief about Work Experience : Regulatory monitoring, technical reviewer of insurance audit and training facilitator
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Senior manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: NGO on climate change and sustainability, CSR activities at workplace and teaching
International Experience : Worked with European based insurers and global regulators on insurance supervision
Scholarship Given? : Not applicable
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : The motivation is derived with the urge to acquire knowledge, learn from diversified perceptions and pivot from my present career.
Short-Term Goal : Consulting
Long-Term Goal : Holding strategic position in consulting firm
Link to your interview debrief: https://gmatclub.com/forum/isb-204/inte ... brief-2123
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: I think being true to yourself and application is the key - everyone is unique in themselves, just need to put that forward.

classic · Answer

Name/username: Sangeeta
Age : 25
Country/Location : Delhi, India
Under-Graduate School : NSIT
Under-Graduate GPA: 8.5/10
GMAT/GRE Test scores: 325 ( GRE)
Total Work Experience : 3.8 years
Pre-MBA Industry : Technology, Consumer Electronics
Target industry post-MBA: Technology
Brief about Work Experience : I have worked for 3 years in Samsung R&D, Bangalore as a software Engineer in the 5G smartphone division. 
Got a lot of exposure handling customer requirements, QA-team collaboration, ideation & product differentiation strategies, apart from regular coding & bug-fixing. Had 3 onsite visits, where cross-team collaboration & direct interaction with network vendors were required.
Post that, working at Cadence for 8 months, as Software Developer 2, on simulation software.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): ex-Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: NGOs throughout college & professional life (Rotaract Clubs, Zomato Feeding India, Bangalore Core team, CSR programs at workplace); trained Bharatnatyam dancer, also a part of a small dance troupe; organized few events during college fest
International Experience : 1.5 month - Seoul ( Samsung HQ); 1 month - London, 1 month - Tokyo; all as part of Samsung 5G project launches in different countries.

Scholarship Given? : No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : Wanted to move towards Product Management.
Short-Term Goal : PM 
Long-Term Goal : Product Leader/ Senior Management at tech companies
Link to your interview debrief:
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : Yes (Leverage Edu). Was helpful for the interview
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?:

TP95 · Answer

Name/username: Tanisha
Age : 25
Country/Location : India
Under-Graduate School : COT, Pantnagar
Post-Grad School: IIT KGP
Under-Graduate GPA: 7.826
GMAT/GRE Test scores: Final score 730, but applied and selected by ISB with 680 score.
Total Work Experience : 3.8 years
Pre-MBA Industry : Manufacturing
Target industry post-MBA: Strategy Consulting 
Brief about Work Experience : Working with Fortune 500 MNC, Its rank in its domain is #2.
What is your relation to the Recommenders?(Manager. client etc): Manager
Volunteering/Extra-curriculars: National and International level
International Experience : Working with clients across the world but never got a chance to travel.
Scholarship Given? : No
The motivation for MBA and why Now brief? : I want to upgrade myself from just being an Engineer to an entrepreneur.
Short-Term Goal : Strategy Consulting
Long-Term Goal : Entrepreneurship
Link to your interview debrief: 3 alumni were present and only asked about my current work experience. Nothing out of box question.
Did you use the help of an MBA Consultant? : No
Any comments, feelings, advice to share?: Don't discourage or self reject yourself just because you have low GMAT score, unconventional engineering degree and less experience as compared to others. I applied with 680 and just with 3 years of work ex. and still got admitted. I was above average for sure but nothing extra-ordinary. Just be yourself and give your 100%. The most important factor and key of acceptance of application is Essay. Write amazing but realistic essays. Proofread it as much as you can. Take help with the peers for essays, if needed.

WLGUY007 · Answer

Got the admission for co23 , took the admission , paid the deposit stayed in touch with lovely people till the registration day and withdraw due to another lucrative offer i got from someplace else.
Anyhow -
Engineer 
Male 
27yrs
52 months of work ex
Oil and gas/epc/sap 
International work ex-30months
770 gmat

If anyone of u need anyhelp ping me

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