Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2025

How did you prepare for GRE?

Didn't prepare much for quant. Used gregmat for verbal mostly and some quant practice.

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What's your GRE score RK_018? Quite a few of our candidates with GRE (with scores 324/325 and going upwards), have gotten invites for Hyderabad/Delhi locations.

In fact, last year, a candidate of ours with a GRE of 319 is currently studying at ISB.

So, don't worry about any purported disadvantage that applicants with a GRE score would have. Following blog post discusses this topic further.

GRE or GMAT for ISB

Good luck with your call.
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Ashish.

Guys, in my recent attempt at GMAT I scored a 720. Should I appear for a retake? I am targeting ISB and IIMs mainly. Thanks.

walterwhite756, 720 is enough to qualify any college in India. There is not a lot of difference between a 720 or 730. Unless you can score 750+, reappearing doesn’t make sense. Also account on the time that is getting lost in GMAT process.

Anybody who had a gre 320 and got a call for interview?

Did you receive any reply from them?

Thanks for reply. What are good admission consultants for ISB at affordable price? I enquired for a few and found that they are charging exorbitant fees for consulting. I am really confused.

I have got 324 gre score but put the interview location as Bengaluru

walterwhite756, "Exorbitant" is a relative word. People have their own reasons to charge as per the services provided and time devoted. Every one will say they are the best if you ask who is good!! So do your own research, ask people on LinkedIn or your personal network.
Also note that more than 50% of the candidates qualify without any "consultant" help. So, please feel free to exercise that option, its not that bad!

324

170 quant 154, verbal

There are folks across all price ranges. What’s your budget?

What about the bangalore location dates?

Is 720 your best shot? If not then retake along with the app prep since there’s still time for R2. More importantly, what’s your profile?

While 720 in isolation is a decent score, even another 20 points would enhance chances a lot. I say your best shot because you never know what part tilts the scales in your favor or against.

Correct, if you have a couple of alums who are willing to spend time on brainstorming, reviews, and more importantly being there for you through the process and not just one essay review at the end..you don’t neeed a consultant. There’s nothing extra or special the consultants bring to the table.

walterwhite756 I saw you mentioned a Q50 somewhere on the platform.

I know this might be the umpteenth time I am repeating this to applicants on this thread, but it's surprising how every day I speak with applicants who do not understand how business schools think about GMAT scores.

So here it is again-
I absolutely advise you to look at the GMAT score for the quantitative and verbal sections separately. Admissions committees evaluate your performance relative to your peers within your demographic group, typically using a bell curve approach. For those from overrepresented populations at top business schools, a Q49+ score (above the 75th percentile) may be considered borderline elite. This score signals to the admissions committee that you can handle the rigorous and analytical academic curriculum. With a Q50, you are already doing well on this criterion.

For native English speakers in top B Schools abroad, on the other hand, a high verbal score is viewed positively by admissions committees because it demonstrates a strong command of the language, which is consistent with the expectations of this population.

For non-native speakers like the Indian demographic- Your verbal score is more likely to reflect your ability to participate in discussions in a truly diverse group at schools that place a high value on discussion-based pedagogy. I honestly don't think you need a retake if your preparation is rock solid for the applications and interviews (your interview preparation is anyway going to reflect on your personality and communication skills).

I would highly recommend prioritizing the quality of your application and ensuring a great interview prep at this time. It's not unusual for both ISB and IIMs to reject applicants with exceptional GMAT scores but minimal substance in the rest of their profiles.

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Good score for the target schools in mind. But the likelihood of getting through is a function of your previous work-ex, academics, and what you did beyond office and the classroom. Feel free to DM, happy to evaluate.