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I had received the official score report in June in which my QA percentile was 83 . Yesterday while downloading the official score report from the GMAC website , the percentile showed 81. What should I fill in the ISB application form ?I had requested score reports to be sent to ISB during my test. So I am not sure which percentile would they have received and would there be a mismatch if i mention the recent percentile. Please do reply as i need to get this cleared and then submit the application.

There is a change in the percentile mapping of the GMAC, hence the change.
If your score was reported after that, then ISB would have received the changed percentile i believe, so you should go ahead and write the latest percentile.

Thanks for the help Ankur :) I checked with adcom and reported the percentiles :)
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Hey Guys,

I am applying to ISB this year under the Early Entry Option. I could use some inputs on my profile.

1. Work experience : am working as an IT consultant for one of UK's biggest hedge fund, my role is a mixture of business analysis as well as IT development and I have excellent client interaction and good knowledge of the hedge fund industry. I have been working here for the past 1 year and have received a promotion. Mentor the new joiners in the team. I have received an Upcoming Shining Star award for excellent performance in the company.

In college did a 6 month long internship with a telecommunications company to design the telecommunication system of a metro

2. Academics :
12th : 92%
GMAT : 750 q50 v41 ir8 awa4.5

3. Pec university of technology, India GPA 7.05/10 2012 passout

4. Extra currics : Tutor neighbouring kids math and english.
Wokring on developing an Android App right now.
Volunteer at Teach For India
Set up the IT infrastructure(Domain,Website,Mail the works) of a local film production house by hiring interns from iit.
Have played sports at school and college level

5. I have deep interest in technology and post mba want to work in a Product Management role with top tech companies.

Thanks in advance.
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I suggest check the date of Report rcvd by school on MBA.com
If the date is after the new percentile, you should send the new percentile.

Also, You can contact the Adcom, for this. They are the most helpful adcom's amongst all.


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Thanks Archit :) I checked with Adcom and reported the same percentile that they had received and submitted the application. Thanks for the help :)

Good , that y post helped

All the best for application!!

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I attended the infosession in mumbai yesterday, had 4 alums and Mr Menon from the admission committee taking a 2 hour session. Very informative and nicely done.

A key takeaway mentioned during the session for shortlisting of candidate.

There is a 3 bucket criteria, within a bucket you can compensate for an individual performance parameter but you cannot do it amongst the bucket. Let me explain with mentioning what these buckets are.

Bucket 1 Academic performance, your scores from 12th grade ,graduation, transcript and GMAT, now you can compensate lower grades in your acads with a very good gmat score, or if you have an ok gmat score and very high academic performance then you will be a potential candidate depending in your other buckets.

Bucket 2 : Leadership Qualities, now if you cant describe a role wherein you have portrayed leadership qualities, describe a situation where you used some qualities you consider can be equivalent to a leadership quality.the individual parameters in this bucket are Roles and Responsibilities, LOR, accolades, now if you feel the role played by you is not significant enough, this can be compensated by LOR or some rewards etc.

Bucket 3 personal attributes, now this one is tricky,interest, extra curricular, social work, varied interest. Now remember people if you haven't done social work till now don't start it 3 months from ur applications time and mention it cuz then it wont matter, it will reflect an attitude of doing social work with an end goal of mba degree, that is not a personal trait of someone who wants to gives back to the society. But with your varied interest and extra curricular activities you can compensate if you haven't done any social work.

Now, coming back to the point you cannot compensate among the buckets. If you have a low overall acad bucket you cannot compensate with your brilliant leadership bucket, so hopefully its clear now.

Moving on, start working on your essays immediately even if you are an R2 candidate have not given your gmat, i know gmat studies are more important but daily you can give 30-45 minutes to collect your thoughts for the essays(i am not able to do it yet :( ). Anyways that was the key thing according to me for applications.

Besides if there is an infosession in your city please ensure you do attend it. Website information is nowhere equivalent from what you learn at an infosession.

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Awesome post...enjoyed reading it...

I believe the thread will cross over 500 posts, this year...

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Hi Ankur
i got it reviewed from 3 different persons, all from different age group and B school students.
Lets see ....

But I am not able to fix one error: "Employment joining date not matching with the first joining date".......I have checked the dates...no dates overlapping.

Can you think of some solution to the problem.

Archit

Hi Archit congrats on receiving the interview call. I wanted to know how did you solve the above raised problem of yours as I am facing the same problem before submitting. I have checked the application for clash of dates numerous times. What to do? Kindly help.

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Hello Everyone,,

Done with my interview, first interview of the season....

Wrote an essay on "Happy" on arrival..

I was called by pannel for interview at 10:55

Panel consisted of:
Mr Kannan and Mr Rupesh (Alumni, Also Associate Director Admissions, ISB)

Mr Kannan: When are you joining next ship and from where?
Answered
Mr Kannan: Any promotion?
Answered
Rupesh: Essay 1, explain about the incident, mentioned in essay?
Answered, 10 mins
Rupesh: Why NUS, exchange programme?
Answered, know more about the market there
Kannan: Debate on port development, what model u like?
Answered , nd he looked satisfied
Kannan: Questions for us?
1. My Business plan, which part of the prog does it resonate with?
we had discussion, then he told plan is fine, but needs research......"This could both ways against n in favor" I told dats why i want to join ISB, diversified class profile.

Dats all!!!

It was good I think lasted around 35 - 40 mins.....

Long wait starts!!!!!


Kudos if my post helps!!!!


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Hello Everyone,,

Done with my interview, first interview of the season....

Wrote an essay on "Happy" on arrival..

I was called by pannel for interview at 10:55

Panel consisted of:
Mr Kannan and Mr Rupesh (Alumni)

Mr Kannan: When are you joining next ship and from where?
Answered
Mr Kannan: Any promotion?
Answered
Rupesh: Essay 1, explain about the incident, mentioned in essay?
Answered, 10 mins
Rupesh: Why NUS, exchange programme?
Answered, know more about the market there
Kannan: Debate on port development, what model u like?
Answered , nd he looked satisfied
Kannan: Questions for us?
1. My Business plan, which part of the prog does it resonate with?
we had discussion, then he told plan is fine, but needs research......"This could both ways against n in favor" I told dats why i want to join ISB, diversified class profile.

Dats all!!!

It was good I think lasted around 35 - 40 mins.....

Long wait starts!!!!!


Kudos if my post helps!!!!


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All the best Archit. Hopefully you will get through.
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HI Abhii46

Thanks for your kind words.....
I m also hopreful and positive, only weadk part of my profile is my gmat score , lets see...

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Hey Guys :)

Trust you all are good

I wrote my GMAT and screwed it very badly... Scored meager 600... Q42 V28...

Please guide me how should i prepare for the next attempt.

I look forward to hear from you guys

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Hello Everyone,,

Done with my interview, first interview of the season....

Wrote an essay on "Happy" on arrival..

I was called by pannel for interview at 10:55

Panel consisted of:
Mr Kannan and Mr Rupesh (Alumni)

Mr Kannan: When are you joining next ship and from where?
Answered
Mr Kannan: Any promotion?
Answered
Rupesh: Essay 1, explain about the incident, mentioned in essay?
Answered, 10 mins
Rupesh: Why NUS, exchange programme?
Answered, know more about the market there
Kannan: Debate on port development, what model u like?
Answered , nd he looked satisfied
Kannan: Questions for us?
1. My Business plan, which part of the prog does it resonate with?
we had discussion, then he told plan is fine, but needs research......"This could both ways against n in favor" I told dats why i want to join ISB, diversified class profile.

Dats all!!!

It was good I think lasted around 35 - 40 mins.....

Long wait starts!!!!!


Kudos if my post helps!!!!


Archit

All the best man...:)
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hey folks...

Just submitted my application for R1, need to send reminder mails to my evaluators.

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Hello Everyone,,

Done with my interview, first interview of the season....

Wrote an essay on "Happy" on arrival..

I was called by pannel for interview at 10:55

Panel consisted of:
Mr Kannan and Mr Rupesh (Alumni)

Mr Kannan: When are you joining next ship and from where?
Answered
Mr Kannan: Any promotion?
Answered
Rupesh: Essay 1, explain about the incident, mentioned in essay?
Answered, 10 mins
Rupesh: Why NUS, exchange programme?
Answered, know more about the market there
Kannan: Debate on port development, what model u like?
Answered , nd he looked satisfied
Kannan: Questions for us?
1. My Business plan, which part of the prog does it resonate with?
we had discussion, then he told plan is fine, but needs research......"This could both ways against n in favor" I told dats why i want to join ISB, diversified class profile.

Dats all!!!

It was good I think lasted around 35 - 40 mins.....

Long wait starts!!!!!


Kudos if my post helps!!!!


Archit


All the best for the result!

But, I am pretty confused. Interviews? Isn't it too early? Doesn't the adcom wait for the deadlines? Or, are you an International Applicant?
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So guys ... who else is done with the application submission?
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Hello Everyone,,

Done with my interview, first interview of the season....

Wrote an essay on "Happy" on arrival..

I was called by pannel for interview at 10:55

Panel consisted of:
Mr Kannan and Mr Rupesh (Alumni)

Mr Kannan: When are you joining next ship and from where?
Answered
Mr Kannan: Any promotion?
Answered
Rupesh: Essay 1, explain about the incident, mentioned in essay?
Answered, 10 mins
Rupesh: Why NUS, exchange programme?
Answered, know more about the market there
Kannan: Debate on port development, what model u like?
Answered , nd he looked satisfied
Kannan: Questions for us?
1. My Business plan, which part of the prog does it resonate with?
we had discussion, then he told plan is fine, but needs research......"This could both ways against n in favor" I told dats why i want to join ISB, diversified class profile.

Dats all!!!

It was good I think lasted around 35 - 40 mins.....

Long wait starts!!!!!


Kudos if my post helps!!!!


Archit


All the best for the result!

But, I am pretty confused. Interviews? Isn't it too early? Doesn't the adcom wait for the deadlines? Or, are you an International Applicant?

Hi

I am not an international applicant. I am an Amphibian :-D
i work on ship...so i submitted my application by july end.....requested in August end if any decision is taken or not...they asked a week's time and informed me the short list result.....
I am the first one to be interviewed this season....hahahahha

Kudos if post helps!!!

Celebrating 150 Kudos...haha

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Hi, I am planning to apply to ISB in R2 this year. I request if anyone could share the feedback for admission consultants who could best guide me through the application process. Thanks!
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Hi guys..

I just submitted my application and im hoping to get an interview call.

I have background of undergrads in mechanical engg. from NIT-Trichy. avg GPA of 7.2
Extra currics- part of the basketball team,winning at national level inter college tournament at IIT Kanpur
- Head of the Publicity committee for NITT's national level cultural fest.

Working in the automotive field with Renault-Nissan for the past 2 years and will have about 2.8 yrs of experience if i do get ISB.
Part of the planning and Architecture team of the Datsun GO, Designing and implementing 6 layouts in the vehicle.

GMAT score of 710. q49 v38 AWA5.5

Any feedback on how this profile would look like to get a call for interview when coupled with decently strong essays.

And
How long does this process usually take .. i.e. from the submission of your application?

Also , one of my evaluators has finished his project and relocated back to Japan, Do i need to be calling up ISB and giving them his new phone number there??

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