Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2024 Intake Class of 2025 : ISB

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Welcome 2023-2024 ISB Applicants Welcome, all ISB class of 2025 hopefuls. Let's use this platform to know each other, exchange ideas, and discuss app strategies? Who all are applying? Let us know by commenting below. Follow the thread and bookmark this post. https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71511 https://gmatclub.com/forum/download/file.php?id=71421 https://gmatclub.com/forum/schools/photo/ISB.jpg ISB MBA Deadlines 2023-24 Round Application Due Decisions Released Round 1 Sep 10, 2023 TBA Round 2 TBA TBA Round 3 TBA TBA ISB MBA Essays 2023-24 Essay 1 https://gmatclub.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/transparent100-1.gif Provide an honest portrayal of yourself, emphasizing your strengths and weaknesses. Highlight the key elements that have shaped your personal journey. Give relevant illustrations as needed. (400 words) Essay 2 Contemplate two distinct situations—one where you experienced success and another where you faced failure. Delve into the personal and interpersonal lessons you learned from these instances. (400 words max) Essay 3 Given your previous experience and future aspirations, how do you plan to use the PGP at ISB to fulfil your professional goals? Note: It is not necessary for you to write this essay. Please use this space only if there is something really significant that you would like us to know.(250 words max) View the full ISB Class Profile --> https://www.isb.edu/en/study-isb/post-graduate-programmes/pgp-management.html View the full ISB Employment Report --> https://www.isb.edu/en/study-isb/post-graduate-programmes/pgp-management/career-services.html

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She told she will share today .so had been waiting

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You still believe her?
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She told she will share today .so had been waiting

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This is a fraud! Please do not believe this person... she took my hard earned money This person has made 32 such posts each from 2 different accounts

Guys. There are a lot of people who will also offer you a guaranteed GMAT/GRE Score for a huge lump sum amount in excess of 5L. Don’t fall for such traps also. We were approached by such miscreants for a collaboration where they wanted us to refer our clients. Ofcourse, we blocked the number and discontinued all conversations. Wanted to share this with everyone !!

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Getting super restless now. Are there even going to be any online interviews for Mumbai folks after this? Were there any online interviews on 10/14 for people who had selected the Mumbai location? Just put us out of our misery if it’s not going to happen

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Yes. I know some who had their virtual interview this weekend from Mumbai

For virtual I guess, the location does not matter.

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Have u got it @shirupa

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I had my in-person interview on 7th

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Did anyone get a shortlist email with an interview invite today?

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Experts please reply. Those who have not received invites for Bangalore, is it fair to assume no more calls (atleast for coming weekend offline)

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Would love to hear from an expert on my chances and your views. Thank you in advance.

10th : 93%
12th : 94%
Undergrad : LSE' International Program ( Bachelors in Economics) . Upper Division Second Class Honors (65%-70%)
PostGrad : University of Nottingham ( Masters in Economics) (57%)
Currently working in the Consumer and Market Insights (CMI) industry for almost 4 years. Have grown from individual contributor to team leader. Worked in two leading companies in this space. Clients include UL, PepsiCo, Coca Cola, ITC.

Extra curricular activities include National Cadet Corps, Badminton and Bharatnatyam

Goals : Brand Manager at an FMCG company. It is an organic progression from my current role where I work with consumer insights and brand management teams of leading FMCG companies on a daily basis

What GRE score should I aim for? Any feedback on my profile?

Thank you

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RP05 hope you are doing great

Your college marks may appear average at first glance. If you are preparing for the GRE, I would recommend settling for nothing less than 325 (target a 330). Achieving a high score on the Quantitative section would be beneficial.

Considering your overseas education, have you accumulated significant work experience abroad since then? Having such experience could undoubtedly help you stand out. But its relevance isn't immediately clear from your description. The list of clients is impressive. I can tell you that your professional narrative, based on working with these companies, can be a major attraction of your profile if you present your experience strategically.

Your goals are interesting and valid, but you must frame them better, or at least conduct thorough research on how ISB can serve as the bridge between you and the "FMCG" brand marketing roles. I say this because in India, the primary pipeline for top FMCG companies is typically through 2-year PGDM programs. Therefore, you must be strategic in how you articulate your goals.

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Hi Aanchal, I have scored a 327 (Q165, V162). In your opinion, do I need to reattempt the exam given my profile?

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Hey!

It is so nice seeing this group so active. In case anyone need any help with GMAT Prep, Essays or with some personal questions feel free to dm me. I can understand that this journey can be frustrating but hang in there it Is totally worth it.

All the best.

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Hi all did anyone got any update regarding the interview at chennai location?

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So i guess we can all be sure that Delhi interviews are not happening this weekend

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So i guess we can all be sure that Delhi interviews are not happening this weekend

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Anyone here who gave GMAT Focused Edition or planning to? Can anyone guide on what is going to to ISB’s take on this? What will be a "good" score?

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Anyone here who gave GMAT Focused Edition or planning to? Can anyone guide on what is going to to ISB’s take on this? What will be a "good" score?

GMAT Focused Edition would only start getting administered in November and so, you would not find anyone yet who "gave GMAT Focused Edition" Veda1357.

Going by the percentiles published by GMAC, it seems that 645 on GMAT Focused Edition corresponds roughly to 700 on the classical edition.

So, 645+ should be a good score on the GMAT Focused Edition .
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Any update when can we expect Delhi interview invite?

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guys what were your GMAT scores to get an interview call/final admissions? what should be the minimum GMAT score for someone in IT with a not so good acads?

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