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sandip2295

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12 Jul 2022, 22:03

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Hello everyone, I request all the aspirants to post their profile evaluation posts here in this chat itself and request all the experts to post their feedbacks here only instead of starting new threads. It will be helpful as all members can keep the track of the same at one place.

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12 Jul 2022, 22:28

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Hi all, I am re-applicant. I plan to change my goals from the previous year. Is there a problem if I do so or is it fine?

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12 Jul 2022, 22:41

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ujjwalchebbi

Hi Experts,
Hope you guys are doing great. I would like to know what you guys think of my profile to get into ISB. Please let me know what should be my GMAT based on the profile

10th std: 89%
12th std: 88%
B.E-Mechanical : 79%
Executive Education-Product Management from ISB

Work Experience:
* I have a total of 6+ years of work experiece in software development for tool & cutter grinding CNC machines. Also working as a Srum Master in the team.
* I’m currently working as a Team Leader-Applications Software,India.
* I have worked across mutli discipline across industry from software development, mechanical designs, development of robotics & automation.
* I have worked in Australia & Thailand for the span of 3 months each for the development of smart factory automation solution.
* I have been awarded as best employee in team work category in 2020.

ExtraCurricular:
* Currently working as a volunteer for Lion’s club.
* Co-founded an eco club in college- ’Nature Watch’ that helps people to enlighten about the environment & eco system.
* Core committe member & department student head in the college
* Best achiever’s awarded for the overall performance in the college

Please let me know what GMAT is best suited for my profile. I will be taking GMAT next month.
Your feedback will be highly appreciated, Thanks!

can anyone please give your valuable feedback?
It would be highly appreciated!
Thanks.

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ujjwalchebbi

Hi ujjwalchebbi try to aim as high as you can on the GMAT. ~ 730-740 should be the sweet spot. Your experience in process automation and IOT is a differentiated one. Make sure to do a good job on the essays highlighting your leadership skills as a functional lead during projects you managed across geographies. Your ECs are somewhat dated. If you have managed cross-cultural trainings or brainstorming sessions in an international team, do reflect on those experiences in your essays to show strong team-building capabilities.

Best wishes

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ujjwalchebbi

Thank you very much MBAGuide for your reply.

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kvakhil

Hi all, I am re-applicant. I plan to change my goals from the previous year. Is there a problem if I do so or is it fine?

Hi experts MananS4G, PSUTOPRIVATE, MBAkarma, Preppie, MBAGuide, can you respond to this query, please?

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kvakhil, There is no harm in changing your goals if you are a re applicant. Your goals can change in real life too, isn’t it? So, don’t worry!

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kvakhil

Hi all, I am re-applicant. I plan to change my goals from the previous year. Is there a problem if I do so or is it fine?

yes you can change. Also add on reapplicant essay what you did to have clarity on the goals. Needless to say the workex so far and the plans forward should be aligned in the 2nd essay.

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What should I do if my recommender has changed schools and is now teaching in a different school than the one he/she taught me at?

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ChittajKhanna

What should I do if my recommender has changed schools and is now teaching in a different school than the one he/she taught me at?

Ask your recommender to quit the current job and join back the school in which he/she taught you

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Just kidding

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This is completely fine and presents no problem at all. Hope your recommender currently has an official email id. So, the recommender, in the LoR, can mention that he/she knew you, when he/she was a teacher at xyz school.
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14 Jul 2022, 07:28

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hey guys, has anybody created a profile on the ISB portal yet? I created one but somehow didn’t see an option of the "login ID" and I’m not sure what my login ID is now(Weird question I know). I’m wondering if it’s a pattern/combination of your name?

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That will be your email address.

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rahrahrasputin

Hi
I'm a Product Manager working for an edtech company in Gurgaon.
I have 3 years of experience as a PM, having worked for early and mid-stage startups in fintech and edtech spaces.

I did BSc Physics Hons from Durham University in the UK, I didn't do too well, getting a 2:2, equivalent to a 3.1 GPA.
I took the GMAT last year and got a 710, Q: 46 V: 41. I'm planning on taking the exam again next month, I know I can improve on the Quant a lot more.

I'm planning on applying for 2023 intake, how do I fare with my experience and background and what could I add to my profile to make it stand out?

Thanks

Hello rahrahrasputin

Your 3 years of quality PM experience will be highly valued. As you are confident about improving your GMAT score, you should write it. Durham is a traditional University in the UK, and studying at this university will add value to your pedigree. Because B Schools also look for applicants' non-academic interests, Durham would have provided you with many learning and contribution opportunities outside the classroom too apart from your academic learning.

Do write to us for a detailed profile evaluation and advice.

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ChittajKhanna

What should I do if my recommender has changed schools and is now teaching in a different school than the one he/she taught me at?

Hi ChittajKhanna

Wondering why you want to take your LOR from your teacher and not from your employer. If you are applying to YLP your recommender can be from the college. Do get in touch with us for your profile evaluation and advice.

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Hello ujjwalchebbi

You have a fair academic % with very good extracurricular and quality 6+ years of work experience will be highly valued by B Schools. A GMAT of 720 is good score for your profile.

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ujjwalchebbi