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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Results will be out on Friday or Saturday?

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Should I be trying in ISB with a GMAT of 650 through the EEO option- great academics, relevant work ex of <2 years and decent profile overall?

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Could you share the material if possible

I guess first few pages you would get that in their website.

Sb1131

Hi all just a small query, on the date of THE GMAT exam do we have to take a printout of the appointment? And except this only a passport is required right? Thanks

I took print out with me to be sure I don’t face any hurdle just before my exam.

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Hi All, Is there anyone who applied in R1 with a score less than 600 in GMAT or 600-650 range and got a call for interview. As I self prepared for the exam but profile wise I have advantage but I’m not sure if score from 560-650 range would affect the selection. Can someone tell me if they had same experience? I could really use the help at this point.

We were told in one of the sessions that school do take 580s but profiles of such individuals are too good. Something like they have served in Armed forces or something, if you have such kind of experience than it may be possible.

aditya42all

Hi I was interviewed for round 1 with the following credentials. I am **** my pants since the results are not yet released can someone help me in gauging my chances B.Tech from IIT 10th - 94% 12th - 87% GPA -7.15/10 GRE - 324 Work Experience - 63 months Profile - Above average Interview Experience - I feel I had a decent interview in Mumbai

Results usually come near 18th of November.

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Hi Really new here, had a question if anyone has an insight, are all R1 interviews are done ?

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Hi Really new here, had a question if anyone has an insight, are all R1 interviews are done ?

Looks like that.

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I know there no no point to this but since everyone can share there thoughts I am sharing as well.Pls do not mind.
I was having a conversation with a friend who took help from a consultant for ISB. He told that his consultant informed him that there are unusually high number of interview invites this time as if they are calling for interview everyone. Can anyone corroborate that?
Ps. According to my friend the consultant has some ISB alum connections.

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No it’s not true.. logically and factually..

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Any doctors who applied to ISB PGP R1?
If yes, I'd like to connect and chat about your career decisions.
I'm a doctor myself, MBBS, with ~ 4 years of work experience.
TIA

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R1 results are scheduled this week right?

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I know there no no point to this but since everyone can share there thoughts I am sharing as well.Pls do not mind.
I was having a conversation with a friend who took help from a consultant for ISB. He told that his consultant informed him that there are unusually high number of interview invites this time as if they are calling for interview everyone. Can anyone corroborate that?
Ps. According to my friend the consultant has some ISB alum connections.

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Not possible, it may be they are inviting a higher proportion of applicants as compared to last years, may be just because of new essays. But all of them is a gross exaggeration.

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PandCduo

Could you share the material if possible

I guess first few pages you would get that in their website.

Sb1131

Hi all just a small query, on the date of THE GMAT exam do we have to take a printout of the appointment? And except this only a passport is required right? Thanks

I took print out with me to be sure I don’t face any hurdle just before my exam.

ankitasharma88

Hi All, Is there anyone who applied in R1 with a score less than 600 in GMAT or 600-650 range and got a call for interview. As I self prepared for the exam but profile wise I have advantage but I’m not sure if score from 560-650 range would affect the selection. Can someone tell me if they had same experience? I could really use the help at this point.

We were told in one of the sessions that school do take 580s but profiles of such individuals are too good. Something like they have served in Armed forces or something, if you have such kind of experience than it may be possible.

aditya42all

Hi I was interviewed for round 1 with the following credentials. I am **** my pants since the results are not yet released can someone help me in gauging my chances B.Tech from IIT 10th - 94% 12th - 87% GPA -7.15/10 GRE - 324 Work Experience - 63 months Profile - Above average Interview Experience - I feel I had a decent interview in Mumbai

Results usually come near 18th of November.

I know but just asking for a bird's eye view

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aditya42all

I know but just asking for a bird’s eye view

Sorry bro I don’t think that is ethical in my part, even if I do it won’t help (assuming you are starting your journey and GMAT is changing).

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aditya42all

I know but just asking for a bird’s eye view

Sorry bro I don’t think that is ethical in my part, even if I do it won’t help (assuming you are starting your journey and GMAT is changing).

No worries, Will be waiting for the results

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We were told in one of the sessions that school do take 580s but profiles of such individuals are too good. Something like they have served in Armed forces or something, if you have such kind of experience than it may be possible.

580s - yes, if the profiles are that good. However, quite inaccurate regarding the Armed Forces. Diversity is a plus, but there is no compromise on the GMAT score, even for them. The GMAT scores of AF officers in ISB is in the range of 710-740. I also know a few who got rejected with a 750!

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580s - yes, if the profiles are that good. However, quite inaccurate regarding the Armed Forces. Diversity is a plus, but there is no compromise on the GMAT score, even for them. The GMAT scores of AF officers in ISB is in the range of 710-740. I also know a few who got rejected with a 750!

Yes admit depends on multiple factors GMAT is one of it. My point is if someone has very low score your profile has to be extraordinary.

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Hello everyone!

I have a quick question-

Do IIMs and ISB family business as full time experience for their 1 year MBA?

If yes, then - a) what all documents do they strictly require during application stage? b) Is there a standard format that they prefer?

I have the experience letter and joining letter of working in my father’s small biz. I was paid in cash so don’t have any “official” payslips.

I would be extremely grateful if someone could shed some light on this issue.

Do IIMs and ISB consider family business as full time work experience for their 1 year MBAs?*

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Do IIMs and ISB consider family business as full time work experience for their 1 year MBAs?*

Yes. They do.

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