Any chances in ISB

Question

GMAT : Ist 640(Q50,V26,I8)
Work Ex: 4yrs (IOCL, Refinery experience, Instrumentation Engineer)
Acads: 79% BTech, 12th 88% and 10th 86%

interviewbay22 · Answer

You have quite a competitive quant score and your GPA looks good. However you are 60 points below the ISB average. It could be a little risky applying with a very low quant score. Students with 640 have made it to ISB in the past with an exceedingly good profile (Work experience, leadership skills, etc)
Tell me more about your profile to assess your chances better.

kartiknsit · Answer

Thanks for d reply...
I m currently working For Indian Oil Corp. Ltd. at Panipat Refinery as an Instrumentation Maintenance Engineer looking after 3 units, leading a team of 4.
Replaced 3 full control systems for 3 units as projects in addition to the regular maintenance jobs.
ATKearney came for a project titled as 'Continuous Maintenance Transformation' at our Refinery for which I was one of the 3 permanent members form IOCL side.
I have passed my B.Tech from NSIT, Delhi.
I do not have a substantial background in extra-curricular activities (nearly zero)

interviewbay22 · Answer

Having 0 extracurricular activities could be bad for your profile especially with a 640. In any case, if you decide to go ahead and apply, the focus of your essays should be your work experience, experiences as a team leader - how efficient and successful you were and your experience with ATKearney.
My advise is to retake GMAT or you could risk getting rejected solely for it. Clearly quant is not an issue for you so improve your verbal score a little bit. With your profile, even a 690 will do. In this time, you can also get relevant volunteer experience and build your extracurricular.

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kartiknsit · Answer

Again, thanx for d reply.
If I face a rejection this year and then retake GMAT and reapply to ISB next year, will this year's rejection hamper my chances,of selection next year?

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interviewbay22 · Answer

Re-application will not hurt your chances at all. ISB welcomes you to apply again.

I found some information on the ISB website and it may be of some use to you

I quote
"
We are sure that you have many questions on the procedure and process of re-application. We have attempted to address a few of your questions below.
Before you begin your reapplication, identify the areas which require special focus and work towards improving them.
Each reapplication is reviewed on the basis of its merits, just like first-time applications. The fact that this your second attempt does not affect our perspective.
After a gap of one year you may have more information to share with us. Please include everything in the application as it will help us evaluate better.
All the mandatory information required for the reapplication has to be current and up to date, especially with regard to your academic transcripts, essays, reference letters, work history etc. However, you will be able to reuse your personal and academic details that you have filled for PGP 2013-14.
The admission decision will be made based on the current application.
You may opt for recommendations by a different set of referees as it might bring out different qualities or traits of your personality. However, if you would like to make use of your 2013-14 recommendations, you may indicate this in the online application.
In case your GMAT/TOEFL score is no longer valid, please take the test again and send us the latest results. If the scores are valid, you do not need to resubmit them.

"

Hope this helps

You cant take a look at this article to know how other business schools look at re-applicants in general
https://www.interviewbay.com/blog/how-do ... plications

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kartiknsit · Answer

Thanx for the reply...
Today got my AWA score as well and got a score of 5.0, Would this help in any way in strengthening my chances?

RG800 · Answer

Unfortunately, not.
I was in a webinar yesterday with an adcom member and he mentioned that ISB gives almost zilch weightage to AWA.
In any case, 5.0 is not going to differentiate you.

My best advice is to retake the GMAT and try to get up to that 700 mark. 
ISB welcomes reapplicants and a rejection this year will not affect your chances next year.

interviewbay22 · Answer

Hello again.

Not really, no. while a bad AWA may affect your chances a tiny bit, but a good AWA certainly doesn't help if verbal and/or quant scores are bad.

sakshijn · Answer

Hi.. I am also sailing in the same boat. I recently took GMAT again and got a score of just 640 (Q 49, V 28, AWA 5.0). And last year the score was 650 (Q 48, V 31, AWA 5.0). I have more than 4yrs of experience in IT industry as a software developer. Also I have been associated with lot of extra-curricular, mostly cultural and sports, activities in my past organisations as well in my college. I have also been working on a technical project for the aid of my community. With this profile, is it advisable to apply for ISB in this cycle or should I again retake the exam and strive for next year? Please suggest!

manyatpr · Answer

In recent years ISB has emerged as one of the most sought after business schools in India. As a result the selection process has become really competitive. With a score around 640 - 650, you will have to back it up with really good academic, work experience and extra-curricular profile to be able to stand apart from your colleagues.

If you are confident and if you have your eyes set on ISB, we would advice you to retake GMAT and target a higher score.

If you have specific queries, we can ask our expert mentors to get in touch with you and speak with you regarding the same. We would be happy to guide you further.

Wish you the best.

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interviewbay22 · Answer

Hello While you have improved quant, your verbal has gone down. With a strong focus on verbal I would advise you to retake the test with a strong focus on verbal. ISB has an average GMAT of 700 and it is generally suggested to score 30-40 points above the average to make the school a safe one. A large pool of applicants come from the IT background so you will face substantial competition. Tell me more about your work experience, leadership experiences and achievements. Your ECs sound quite impressive. Do get back to me www.InterviewBay.com Application Reviews & Mock Interviews by Alumni of your Target B-School

pratap92 · Answer

You have experience in a field that ISB traditionally likes, and also you have a great GPA. Writing GMAT again is a tricky call because 640 is not a bad score with your profile. You have a very decent chance at ISB with these credentials. In case you are willing to write GMAT again, don't stress yourself and aim for something in the vicinity of 680-700. That is all you need, if you need anything at all.

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