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

Vatsal7794 · 2023-06-11T05:18:31-07:00

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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I was just stating what R1 candidates who actually applied with the school went through. Apologies if it offended you in any manner. Thanks!

Sorry. I didn’t know you’re an alum, I thought you’re just assuming and putting numbers. Apologies

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Just curious. Why do ISB alumni Mannan/Sarthak and the rest start their own MBA consultancies? Is it such a profitable business? I do agree that MBA outside India does require guidance for Essays and story building. But Indian 1-yr MBAs are more often than not dependent on a combined score based on 10th, Graduation, GMAT, Workex, Essays and Interview. A good GMAT score almost guarantees an interview call (unless you have a very poor academic record). And Essays/Interviews are very subjective. What one likes others may not. So, is this whole MBA consulting thing in India financially viable?

I think if you can utilise your experience to channel a stream of income(maybe one of many) then why not start your MBA consultancy? Consulting work like this I believe doesn’t demand extensive effort given that they have experienced ISB in its full potential(successfully, might I add) and are in it’s literal sense ultimately sharing their knowledge on the topic - which is actually valuable in the market given how competitive the indian education system is in general. There are SO many consultants/counsellors/course providers in the market.

Since ISB follows an international application structure - requiring essays, gmat/gre etc, you can utilise your experience as an ISB applicant to help out potential applicants applying outside of India.

Just my 2 cents🤷🏻‍♀️

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Who all had their R2 interview today at Kolkata ? Mind sharing your experience?

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My interview virtual was decent . A lot of waiting time though . It was scheduled at 4, but started at 4:20 . Lasted around 35-40 minutes . Very conversational . Basic questions around work , why mba , why isb , deep diving into essays .

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Out of curiosity, is this one of the rare cases of how the current round 2 is handled by ISB? There is no clear communication whatsoever, interviews getting cancelled last moment with no signs of rescheduling them. Applicants eagerly waiting with anxiousness. Looking at all this makes me wonder if this is worth it!

Just a thought on the top of my head!

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Anyone heard of Preppie? How are the reviews?

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Out of curiosity, is this one of the rare cases of how the current round 2 is handled by ISB? There is no clear communication whatsoever, interviews getting cancelled last moment with no signs of rescheduling them. Applicants eagerly waiting with anxiousness. Looking at all this makes me wonder if this is worth it! Just a thought on the top of my head!

The interview experience was worth it . I got to learn so much from the alumni .

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The interview experience was worth it . I got to learn so much from the alumni .

Only 1 interview of 60mins was enough?

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is 640 a good gmat score for marine officer with 5 yrs exp

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My interview virtual was decent . A lot of waiting time though . It was scheduled at 4, but started at 4:20 . Lasted around 35-40 minutes . Very conversational . Basic questions around work , why mba , why isb , deep diving into essays .

Can you share your profile ?

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Anyone heard of Preppie? How are the reviews?

Good experience in taking mock interviews with Preppie👍

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Do candidates of any particular round get shortlist for interview email (not interview date and location email) all at the same time or even they are batched as per interview locations and dates?

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Do candidates of any particular round get shortlist for interview email (not interview date and location email) all at the same time or even they are batched as per interview locations and dates?

Batched basis particular location - doesn’t come at the same time

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Did anyone ask again what’s the situation with Mumbai interviews?

Like in the past 2 days?

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Haven’t heard anything about Mumbai yet… hopefully there are some interviews left that will happen over the coming weekend…

I think ISB will send out invites by Tuesday/Wednesday if that’s the case

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Had my virtual interview today (Preferred location - Delhi). Didn’t have to wait too long (in fact, it started earlier than anticipated). I was lucky to get a pleasant panel and the flow was quite conversational. They did drill me on certain projects done. The panel was very attentive, in the sense that every word of mine was assessed and analysed, so I had to be quite alert too. Tip - Don’t try to bluff. AT ALL. I was speaking about a particular project I had done in Jharkhand, and it turns out that one of the panelist’s in-laws were from Jharkhand. So, s/he threw at me a lot of counter-questions, but thankfully I was able to answer most of them. Overall, it was okay. Glad it is over, hahaha. All the best to the others! Also, when can we expect the results? Posted from my mobile device

Wonderful .. what is your work profile and GMAT score? I mean in EV, what role? Can DM me if you don’t want to share publicly

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Had my virtual interview today (Preferred location - Delhi). Didn’t have to wait too long (in fact, it started earlier than anticipated). I was lucky to get a pleasant panel and the flow was quite conversational. They did drill me on certain projects done. The panel was very attentive, in the sense that every word of mine was assessed and analysed, so I had to be quite alert too. Tip - Don’t try to bluff. AT ALL. I was speaking about a particular project I had done in Jharkhand, and it turns out that one of the panelist’s in-laws were from Jharkhand. So, s/he threw at me a lot of counter-questions, but thankfully I was able to answer most of them. Overall, it was okay. Glad it is over, hahaha. All the best to the others! Also, when can we expect the results? Posted from my mobile device

Talked to Mr. Ketan Tiwari today from the ISB adcom - we should get another round of invites tomorrow/day after. Interviews will happen on 10th/11th February for the same. Results should be out by 16th Feb for R2. R3 invites to start rolling post that.

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