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12 Aug 2015, 05:19
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myth
You have considerable experience, so will stand a chance even with a relatively lower GMAT score. Your score will be valid for applying to ISB in R1. In case you can retake, do so. If not, focus on the richness of your profile - the civil engineering work you have done, the project management aspects, and the leadership experiences you have had (as applicable).
School competitions are now dated, so you might need to substitute that with other activities done more recently. Also, paper presentation is more academic than extra-curricular (though not part of the formal curriculum). Focus on your ECA side with some more recent activities at work/in college.
12 Aug 2015, 07:26
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myth
I would suggest the following:
(i) Directly write to ISB about the GMAT issue and confirm with them that the score is valid. I am sure it is, but it's best to get it from them in writing.
(ii) Use the optional essay in ISB application to explain what you had/had not been doing with your GMAT for the last 5 years. As you would appreciate, Admissions committee would be naturally curious to know why you did not utilize your score in these 5 years.
With these in place and with a well crafted application, things will hopefully work out.
12 Aug 2015, 07:43
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sghosal99
Your GMAT score is fine, and not low given the context of your work experience. Your undergraduate CGPA is excellent, and graduating from an NIT, your analytical credentials are well-proven. Further, your work at Tata Steel gives you some differentiation. Focus on the operations side of your profile, what you contributed to, and what you learnt. Operations profiles with manufacturing backgrounds are valued at ISB (and in fact even by top consulting firms visiting ISB, including McKinsey, if you are looking that way). Even otherwise, with manufacturing experience + engineering consultancy experience, your work-ex is strong.
On the ECA side, if NGO experience is the only point working for you there, it might be a slight cause of concern. If not, and you have other points to mention as well, you should be fine. Also, please note that ISB does not look for social contribution or NGO experience per se. They look for a well-rounded profile.
All the best!
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