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ISB panelists are very through in general, is what my takeaway has been. Even in my interview they asked me in detail about my experiences. I don’t think any other interviewer panel in my experience comes close to ISB’s in this tegard Yeah the why MBA question is pretty common. “Why not try for xyz thing without an MBA since there are scores of people who have done just that successfully “ Your answers were probably so convincing they didn’t feel to ask you about your previous experiences 😂

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Just got done with my interview. One of the panelist was an ex product manager because of which he grilled me alot on my choice of pursuing PM role post ISB. Also he threw some difficult hypothetical organisational questions that I haven’t seen any of the debriefs. A general advise for all those targeting PM role have a huge huge clarity on it especially if previously you have nil experience in this field. The interview went on for like 40 mins and I can definetly say one thing it isn’t the same as the US B school’s interviews. Fingers crossed for 10/03.

I felt the same. It was very different from the interview’s conducted by US B-Schools

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I just finished my interview. It hardly lasted for 15 minutes. Did even ask why MBA, short term long term goals. They only asked why you want to chose these subjects and some follow up questions where I fumbled in one. Apart from that why ISB, I gave personal reasons why I am migrating back to India and didn’t let me finish why I am picking ISB. I don’t know what to make of this interview, one of them looked clearly impatient interrupting before I finish talking about a question even for 30 seconds. Such a weird interview this was, only thing that is keeping me hopeful is I am a diverse applicant compared to most others.

Maybe your diversity has already ensured that you get an admit so they didn’t waste any time in the interview

Fun to think about it right. I don't believe so, we will see. If I did't trip over one question,I would have been far more confident, but the way they conducted interview was very surprising. What you did in your previous job is useless as most use MBA to pivot their career. When I had interview at UVA, the only thing adcom was concerned about is whether I am coachable or not. Here they nitpick our previous experience which is quite useless in grand scheme of things.

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Has anyone received an interview invite today?

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Just got done with my interview. One of the panelist was an ex product manager because of which he grilled me alot on my choice of pursuing PM role post ISB. Also he threw some difficult hypothetical organisational questions that I haven’t seen any of the debriefs. A general advise for all those targeting PM role have a huge huge clarity on it especially if previously you have nil experience in this field.

The interview went on for like 40 mins and I can definetly say one thing it isn’t the same as the US B school’s interviews.

Fingers crossed for 10/03.

Something similar happened to me. Interviewer asked questions around designing something, like a Product Manager interview.

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Fun to think about it right. I don’t believe so, we will see. If I dint trip over one question I would have been far more confident but the way they conducted interview was very surprising, what you did in your previous job is useless as most use MBA to pivot their career. When I had interview at UVA, the only thing adcom was concerned about is whether I am coachable or not. Here they nitpick our previous experience which is quite useless in grand scheme of things.

Even if you wish to transition to a different field, what you did in your previous role is important because it helps them understand why you want to make that transition and/or leave that particular role and sector. It’s not a useless question by any means

I also want to transition so i can understand your pov but i also understand why they do this

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My interview lasted for like 20 mins, where they have asked questions around essays only. They were more concerned about why MBA , no question from any of my job experience 🙃

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Something similar happened to me. Interviewer asked questions around designing something, like a Product Manager interview.

ISB panelists are very through in general, is what my takeaway has been. Even in my interview they asked me in detail about my experiences. I don’t think any other interviewer panel in my experience comes close to ISB’s in this tegard

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My interview lasted for like 20 mins, where they have asked questions around essays only. They were more concerned about why MBA , no question from any of my job experience 🙃

Yeah the why MBA question is pretty common. “Why not try for xyz thing without an MBA since there are scores of people who have done just that successfully “

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My interview lasted for like 20 mins, where they have asked questions around essays only. They were more concerned about why MBA , no question from any of my job experience 🙃

Your answers were probably so convincing they didn’t feel to ask you about your previous experiences 😂

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I wish 😅 Rest upto diversity. I’ve pretty low score than ISB average and 7 years of work ex in Energy Sector. Even interview call was surprise for me

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What is isb average for gmat?

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It’s 700+

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Im on the average then with 700 😂

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I wish 😅 Rest upto diversity. I’ve pretty low score than ISB average and 7 years of work ex in Energy Sector. Even interview call was surprise for me

hello. it is difficult to predict how the selection process happens. I too messed up my interview in SP JAIN Mumbai in 2k19 and I was certain that I will not get through. However, I was INDEED accepted. Nevertheless, I was bound to not take the admission due to rise in Covid cases. Moral - If it is meant to be, you shall get it. Stay positive. best wishes.

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Understanding whether your long term goals makes sense with current experience is one thing but questioning trivial things about past experience is non sensical. when Fuqua and Darden interviewed me all they cared about whether I was coachable and if my long term goals makes sense. ISB only needs to make sure whether goals are aligned with current experience. For example, I mentioned in my essay I was eager to learn about Product Management to see how it fits into supply chain. I could tell the Panel prepared so many questions around Product Management as soon as I mentioned sorry I have no experience in product management, I am merely curious about how it interconnects to Supply Chain their whole material went out the window. From then on interview revolved around my leadership experiences and wrapped up quite quickly afterwards. I even mentioned this is such a short interview do they had everything they need. What bothered me is tone of ISB interview was like they are only evaluating us to see if we are a good fit, I made a strong point saying that I am evaluating whether ISB is good school for my goals as well. Finally, they asked me did I work in India in the past, I said no I never worked in India before. I mean it was quite clear they didn't even look at my resume.

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My interview lasted for like 20 mins, where they have asked questions around essays only. They were more concerned about why MBA , no question from any of my job experience 🙃

They didn't even ask me why MBA, or my goals, or even job experience. Such a bizarre interview.

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They didn’t even ask me why MBA, or my goals, or even job experience. Such a bizarre interview.

This is strange for sure. Did you have 3 alums as well?

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If i were in your shoes i would write to the isb admissions team, especially if i felt that the panel didnt even go through my resume.

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This is strange for sure. Did you have 3 alums as well?

I had 2 alums in my panel and they had gone through my profile properly. Atleast for me, it was the best interview experience i have ever had in my life.

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They didn’t even ask me why MBA, or my goals, or even job experience. Such a bizarre interview.

This is strange for sure. Did you have 3 alums as well?

No, I only had two and at times it was infuriating as well. For example, one panel member asked why ISB I started to answer and another added why not in Australia. I started to give a very personal reason why I have to migrate back and why staying in India was top choice rather than being forced to go abroad. They were satisfied and they asked any other reasons. I said of course I evaluated whether ISB suits my goals or not just like they are evaluating me and started to give my answer, I was cut off immediately within a minute saying I got what I want from it. I mean let me finish at least a bit I understand if it is too long.

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If i were in your shoes i would write to the isb admissions team, especially if i felt that the panel didnt even go through my resume.

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This is strange for sure. Did you have 3 alums as well?

I had 2 alums in my panel and they had gone through my profile properly. Atleast for me, it was the best interview experience i have ever had in my life.

My friend had interview with me at the same time in the other room. She also mentioned it was genuinely her best experience.

I thought about writing an email to ISB team but does it really make any difference. I am pretty sure these meetings are not recorded and it will come down to he said she said and benefit of doubt goes to the alumni of course.

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so guys, ISB interviews are not tough but far more conversational than most of the international b-school interviews where mostly, it is a Q&A with lesser follow-up questions.
The idea to cover the nitty-gritty around your past experience or whatever else you might have mentioned in your application to ensure a) absolute clarity around what you’ve written and b) how it links to the future.

While it’s fine to be aspirational around the goals and move to a space where you haven’t had a lot of experience, it is imperative to do a lot of research about your goals. Let’s face it, you’d be applying for the jobs that you are aspiring for in the next 6 months given the placements are almost done by December.

Hence, goal clarity (the what and how) is very important while ISB helps bridge the gaps around the path to get there.

Not going through the profile isn’t cool. Cutting off in between doesn’t usually happen but few alums tend to take "stress interviews" to see your reactions (not cool again). This by no means would be a reason for an acceptance or rejection.

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so guys, ISB interviews are not tough but far more conversational than most of the international b-school interviews where mostly, it is a Q&A with lesser follow-up questions. The idea to cover the nitty-gritty around your past experience or whatever else you might have mentioned in your application to ensure a) absolute clarity around what you’ve written and b) how it links to the future. While it’s fine to be aspirational around the goals and move to a space where you haven’t had a lot of experience, it is imperative to do a lot of research about your goals. Let’s face it, you’d be applying for the jobs that you are aspiring for in the next 6 months given the placements are almost done by December. Hence, goal clarity (the what and how) is very important while ISB helps bridge the gaps around the path to get there. Not going through the profile isn’t cool. Cutting off in between doesn’t usually happen but few alums tend to take "stress interviews" to see your reactions (not cool again). This by no means would be a reason for an acceptance or rejection.

Well this does give us hope

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Someone earlier mentioned that the Admissions Committee confirmed that the interview invites will be sent out till 4th March. Can someone confirm if they've received an invite today or do we continue to wait till midnight?

Responses will be highly appreciated!!! Thank you:)