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Profile evaluation for ISB and IIM A PGPX.
10th- 90%
12th – 90%
Btech- 68% (Tier II College)
GMAT- 760
Work Experience:
Working as a Gp ‘B’ Officer in Ministry of Defence, Government of India for ~ 8 years.
Handling General Management and HR related work of around 2000 employees all over India
Work Achievements:
Fastest and youngest to be Awarded commendation from the Head of Office.
Overhaul of Defence Medical Depots relating to their manpower management issues and medical stores.
Active participation in the ‘Mission Recruitment Mode’ of the Government of India where total 10 lakh vacancies have been filled in less than 1 yr.
Prepared the Transfer Policy for the Defence Civilians under MoD for the first time.
Worked as an officer in Conducting the Lok Sabha Elections of India in 2019 and 2024.
Worked as a coordinator overseeing the arrangements for the republic day parade in 2024.
Work also involved Liaisoning with PMO, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of law etc
Extra Curricular Activities:
Worked as volunteer for CRY Foundation and Hindustan times campaign in my college days. Worked in the slums of Delhi and got various students admitted to government schools by convincing their parents and children alike, which included a divorced girl.
Quora writer with around 3.5 lakh content views till date. Answer questions on Government jobs, GMAT, etc
Part of Musical Club during college.

Pls provide genuine review, feedback and your take on chances for admission ISB and IIM A PGPX.
Your profile is excellent. But need to have a strong thoughtful answer in essays/Interview- Why MBA, Why now. Else as per me your chances to get selected pretty high.
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Profile evaluation for ISB and IIM A PGPX.
10th- 90%
12th – 90%
Btech- 68% (Tier II College)
GMAT- 760
Work Experience:
Working as a Gp ‘B’ Officer in Ministry of Defence, Government of India for ~ 8 years.
Handling General Management and HR related work of around 2000 employees all over India
Work Achievements:
Fastest and youngest to be Awarded commendation from the Head of Office.
Overhaul of Defence Medical Depots relating to their manpower management issues and medical stores.
Active participation in the ‘Mission Recruitment Mode’ of the Government of India where total 10 lakh vacancies have been filled in less than 1 yr.
Prepared the Transfer Policy for the Defence Civilians under MoD for the first time.
Worked as an officer in Conducting the Lok Sabha Elections of India in 2019 and 2024.
Worked as a coordinator overseeing the arrangements for the republic day parade in 2024.
Work also involved Liaisoning with PMO, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of law etc
Extra Curricular Activities:
Worked as volunteer for CRY Foundation and Hindustan times campaign in my college days. Worked in the slums of Delhi and got various students admitted to government schools by convincing their parents and children alike, which included a divorced girl.
Quora writer with around 3.5 lakh content views till date. Answer questions on Government jobs, GMAT, etc
Part of Musical Club during college.

Pls provide genuine review, feedback and your take on chances for admission ISB and IIM A PGPX.
Thank you for sharing your detailed profile for evaluation.
Academic Performance:
Your consistent performance in 10th and 12th grades is impressive. Although your B.Tech percentage is on the lower side, your exceptional GMAT score of 760 can help balance this aspect of your profile

Work Experience:
With ~8 years of experience in the Ministry of Defence, you bring unique and significant government sector experience. Your roles in management and HR, combined with your achievements and responsibilities, reflect strong leadership and project management skills.
Your involvement in high-impact government initiatives and liaison with multiple ministries showcases your ability to handle complex and large-scale projects, which is a significant advantage for both ISB and IIM A PGPX

Achievements:
Receiving a commendation as the fastest and youngest officer highlights your dedication and effectiveness in your role. Overhauling the Defence Medical Depots and preparing the Transfer Policy demonstrate your capability in driving systemic changes

Extra-Curricular Activities:
Your volunteer work and contributions as a Quora writer add a well-rounded dimension to your profile. These activities demonstrate your commitment to social causes and your ability to influence and engage with a broader audience.

Chances of Admission:
ISB:
ISB values diversity and unique experiences, and your government sector background can add a distinctive perspective to the cohort. Your high GMAT score, combined with your leadership roles and achievements, position you as a strong candidate for ISB. Ensure your application essays clearly articulate your career journey, achievements, and how ISB fits into your long-term goals.

IIM Ahmedabad PGPX:
IIM A PGPX looks for candidates with substantial work experience and leadership qualities. Your 8 years in a high-responsibility role, coupled with your strategic initiatives and liaison work, align well with their criteria. Your academic performance in B.Tech might be a slight concern, but your GMAT score and professional achievements can offset this.
Next Steps:
Application Essays:
Clearly outline your career path, achievements, and future goals. Highlight specific instances where you demonstrated leadership and made a tangible impact.
Explain how the MBA from ISB or IIM A PGPX will help you achieve your career objectives and how you can contribute to their programs.
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Choose recommenders who can provide detailed insights into your professional achievements, leadership skills, and potential. Ensure they highlight your unique contributions and impact.
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Prepare to discuss your work experience, achievements, and reasons for pursuing an MBA. Practice articulating your career goals and how the MBA will bridge your current experience with your future aspirations.
You have a compelling profile with significant achievements and leadership experience. Focus on effectively communicating your journey and aspirations in your application to maximize your chances at ISB and IIM A PGPX.
Best of luck with your applications! If you need further assistance or have any questions, feel free to reach out at https://www.preppie.in/ (Email - [email protected])
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Profile evaluation for ISB and IIM A PGPX.
10th- 90%
12th – 90%
Btech- 68% (Tier II College)
GMAT- 760
Work Experience:
Working as a Gp ‘B’ Officer in Ministry of Defence, Government of India for ~ 8 years.
Handling General Management and HR related work of around 2000 employees all over India
Work Achievements:
Fastest and youngest to be Awarded commendation from the Head of Office.
Overhaul of Defence Medical Depots relating to their manpower management issues and medical stores.
Active participation in the ‘Mission Recruitment Mode’ of the Government of India where total 10 lakh vacancies have been filled in less than 1 yr.
Prepared the Transfer Policy for the Defence Civilians under MoD for the first time.
Worked as an officer in Conducting the Lok Sabha Elections of India in 2019 and 2024.
Worked as a coordinator overseeing the arrangements for the republic day parade in 2024.
Work also involved Liaisoning with PMO, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of law etc
Extra Curricular Activities:
Worked as volunteer for CRY Foundation and Hindustan times campaign in my college days. Worked in the slums of Delhi and got various students admitted to government schools by convincing their parents and children alike, which included a divorced girl.
Quora writer with around 3.5 lakh content views till date. Answer questions on Government jobs, GMAT, etc
Part of Musical Club during college.

Pls provide genuine review, feedback and your take on chances for admission ISB and IIM A PGPX.
Hey! That’s a pretty strong profile with good acads and a stellar GMAT. For IIMA, you have a high chance of getting an interview call. For ISB, you will have to put up a pretty strong case around your post MBA goals and how ISB will help you in achieving those goals. This is something that you will have to articulate well in your essays as well as interviews and this will be a deal-breaker in your case coz otherwise your profile is pretty strong.
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Considering let’s say median of gmat focus is lesser than that of a gmat classic how b school will take this into account

or it will put candidate with easier version of exam at advantage
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On the GMAT Exam (10th Edition), many test takers aimed for a score of 700. On the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition), a score of 645 is equivalent to a 700 due to the new score scale. Since they are both in the 89th percentile, they represent the same level of performance. Therefore, while scores may look "lower" in comparison, they aren’t. The GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) is scored differently, and business schools know this when reviewing your application and paying more attention to your percentile ranking.
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Hi, 
  These are the questions about the GMAT Exam scoring and evaluation which we had taken up recently in a Live QnA to get clarity on where things are headed from the official GMAC sources.

Two things are quite clear here: 1. The schools are using the concordance table to compare the GMAT scores from the previous and the new version (if and when they do compare). 2. Percentiles are the way to go now, read your GMAT scores in percentiles not absolute values, the schools are also doing that.

Here's the QnA for your reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oUJX1zgYqhk

All the best!

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On the GMAT Exam (10th Edition), many test takers aimed for a score of 700. On the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition), a score of 645 is equivalent to a 700 due to the new score scale. Since they are both in the 89th percentile, they represent the same level of performance. Therefore, while scores may look "lower" in comparison, they aren’t. The GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) is scored differently, and business schools know this when reviewing your application and paying more attention to your percentile ranking.
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Considering let’s say median of gmat focus is lesser than that of a gmat classic how b school will take this into account

or it will put candidate with easier version of exam at advantage
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Each B school has limited spots available. Even though the schools will use the concordance table to get a sense of the applicant's academic ability, who will be at an advantage or disadvantage depends on the quality of the profiles received in that cycle and the level of GMAT performance (for the Legacy Edition or the Focus Edition). 

Last year I got someone on our team to interview a panelist (IIM A prof) regarding what IIM A PGPX holds most important, and I am happy to share my insights here

1. GMAT score is most valuable for shortlisting the candidate for the interview.
We have seen candidates get in with surprisingly low GRE GMAT scores, so if you get the initial shortlist, the interview and the essays matter the most. 

2. The IIM A PGPX interview is perhaps THE MOST IMPORTANT part of the entire process. If a candidate fails to impress the professors on the panel, he/she is likely to be rejected.

3. The IIM A interviews are structured to assess the following

a. Is the candidate suitable for the rigorous IIM A curriculum?
b. If the person has been working in a company for a long time, does he/she have a deep knowledge of the industry/trends. This proves his/her sincerity and involvement - a sign of future success
The professor specifically cited examples of PSU applicants who fail to provide an overview of their industry.
c. Skills and knowledge that the person brings and added value in the classroom
d. for people who have been far from academics for a long time, or for people who do not have a math background: how good are they with numbers and how will they do in finance and analytics courses.


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Hello Everyone,

Tridisha, from IIM B’s EPGP batch 2017-18. I and my teammates have been helping applicants get into prestigious 1 year MBA programs and we have successfully secured admissions for many applicants at IIM A. We are focused on detailed discussions to extract the right stories from your life and we help you craft a comprehensive application and impactful essays
Feel free to reach out for profile reviews and initial discussions on IIMA applications and essays.
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Hii...
Please evaluate my profile
It is as below
Xth 76% (UP BOARD)
XIIth 72% (UP BOARD)
GRAD. 59.88% ( BSC ALLAHABAD UNIVERSITY With a year gap)
Working in PSU Bank since 2013 as officer. Currently Senior Manager Credit.
Passed CFA L1.
Work Ex 12 years (approx)
GMAT OG- 690 (QA50 VA32)
(Will retake)
My job KRAs includes works like heading credit department in a large branch with a team of about 4-5 employees. Supervising works like processing loans, sanctioning, completion of pre disbursement formalities, disbursement and monitoring of the branch loan portfolio.
Have worked as branch manager of a medium size branch with staff strength of 10 for 1.5 yrs.

I am planning to apply in R2 for IIM A B C and ISB


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I did too, that’s why i am skeptical about it. Would mock 3 and 4 add any value?
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I tried GMAT Official Free Mock and in the second mock i got 695 and i strongly believe could have gone above 715 i i did not make a few silly errors. Should i try the paid mocks or go ahead with the exam directly?
If you have time, then why not? Giving more mocks would only add to the preparation. Mocks 1 and 2 can be reset at least once before you start seeing the same questions that you have attempted before. Mocks 3-6 can be reset only once. Should be worth it!
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Hi all I have GMAT scores of 695 overall 98 percentile , Q 90 100th V 77 33rd DI 86 99th

will I be screened out because of low verbal 33rd percentile
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Generally no..but it would depend a lot on your holistic Profile, work ex, industry, job designation

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I am from Telecom Industry working on 5g modems in Apple , 6 years of experience

I feel Verbal profile are stacked up really bad in new GMAT focus scale a mistake of 2 extra question can make your percentile go down from 70 to 40

Conventional GMAT: 40 to 26 goes from 90%ile to 40%ile (15 scores)
GMAT Focus: 83 to 78 goes from 90%ile to 40%ile (6 scores!)
This is a matter of concern. Granularity has massively decreased in Verbal. So it will be hard to set yourself apart in the middle levels. 2 extra mistakes and your Verbal percentile could plummet! So ‘some’ extra effort in Verbal will not set you apart.
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Hi all I have GMAT scores of 695 overall 98 percentile , Q 90 100th V 77 33rd DI 86 99th

will I be screened out because of low verbal 33rd percentile
Congratulations on a fantastic 695!

Alike Verbal, Quant is brutal too in terms of inaccuracy v/s drop in percentile. One silly mistake on an easy question and your Q90 becomes a Q85.

Anyway, I don't think anyone can answer whether you'll be screened or not. At best, one can give an answer purely on the basis of anecdotal accounts. During the GMAT Classic-only times, the common speculations were :

1) A "safe" GMAT score is the one close to the last year's average. Typically within the 690-700 range.
2) Anything below 650 has low chances of being called for an interview
3) 75th percentile in both, Quant and Verbal is necessary.

These were speculations and IIM A has never officially endorsed any of these.
How these work out with the Focus Edition is yet to be seen but I strongly believe that a 33rd percentile in Verbal will have a negative impact on the application.

Q90 and DI86 are absolutely outstanding and a V77 to V82 should not take a lot of effort for you. Considering the rule of only one application per year, I'd strongly suggest that you re-take the GMAT. The worst case scenario is you'll have to apply with a 695 (which in itself is a fantastic score) and hope for the best!
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Is there any procedure to download the gmat scorecard?
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Is there any procedure to download the gmat scorecard?
Screenshot of the score on mba.com should suffice. Most universities accept it as temporary scorecard.
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