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Hi - does anyone have access to any good materials for Verbal section? Something like Manhattan Prep or any other?
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I applied for YLP this year as well as for last year. I got selected for Stage 2 last year, but apparently did not get selected even for R2 this year. Does anyone know the reason to it?
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Ig it’s because you applied during round 2

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Aren’t the results supposed to be out today for ylp?
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I applied for YLP this year as well as for last year. I got selected for Stage 2 last year, but apparently did not get selected even for R2 this year. Does anyone know the reason to it?
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­Hi! Sorry to hear that you. Generally applying in R2 isn't the real reason, the chances maybe slightly less but a lot depends on other aspects such as interview, essays, goals, acads+GMAT, LOR. It's important to understand the possible reasons as it will help you build a better application or improve your interview experience. So, why don't you also go ahead and book "Free ISB ding analysis" through our campaign. This call will be led by one of our mentors who is on ISB's admissions interview panel. In this call, we will delve deeper into your applications of both this year and last year, discuss your interview experiences and share detailed possible reasons for a ding. We will also discuss the action points for future applications (EEO can be an option if you are are graduating this year are targeting ISB, if you will be ).

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We should not apply in 2nd round?
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I applied for YLP this year as well as for last year. I got selected for Stage 2 last year, but apparently did not get selected even for R2 this year. Does anyone know the reason to it?
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sarthakjain02 The admissions committee likely felt you didn’t adequately address the weak areas of your profile. Not being able to show an awareness of your weaknesses is often why applicants see indifference from the adcoms in reapplications. Another reason could be the lack of significant improvement since your last application, leading the committee to pass on an invitation. Feel free to connect for a detailed analysis of your profile.

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Thnaks for the reply. However, I got into last year Stage-1. Stage-2 was where I didn’t get selected further because of my GMAT score.

In stage-1 they ask for basic details like 10,12,graduation, extra curricular, awards, internships etc and an essay. Eveything was same as compared to last-year because these kind of details don’t change as they are a thing of the past. And I did clear stage-1 last year meaning it didn’t require a lot of changes right?

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Cleared Stage-1 last year with these as the basic details. Did’t get selected for Stage-2 this time.
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­Hey! That's not true at all. It depends on your overall application, essays, acads+GMAT/GRE, LORs, and interview. Along with this, it also depends how well have you been able to articulate your jouney, goals etc. in both essays and interviews. When are you planning to apply?
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sarthakjain02 The admissions committee likely felt you didn’t adequately address the weak areas of your profile. Not being able to show an awareness of your weaknesses is often why applicants see indifference from the adcoms in reapplications. Another reason could be the lack of significant improvement since your last application, leading the committee to pass on an invitation. Feel free to connect for a detailed analysis of your profile.

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Thnaks for the reply. However, I got into last year Stage-1. Stage-2 was where I didn’t get selected further because of my GMAT score.

In stage-1 they ask for basic details like 10,12,graduation, extra curricular, awards, internships etc and an essay. Eveything was same as compared to last-year because these kind of details don’t change as they are a thing of the past. And I did clear stage-1 last year meaning it didn’t require a lot of changes right?

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Hey Sarthak! Sorry to hear about not getting selected. I think we can decode it if you give us little more information about your application and interviews. Also, what was the reason for not accepting the admit last year?

Btw, we have 40+ mentors from ISB and some of them are on ISB’s admissions interview panel. Currently, we are running a campaign "Free ISB ding analysis" and you can book a call here. This call will be led by one of our mentors who is on ISB’s admissions interview panel. In this call, we will delve deeper into your applications of both this year and last year, discuss your interview experiences and share detailed possible reasons for a ding. We will also discuss the action points for future applications (EEO can be an option if you are targeting ISB).

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Graduation: IIT Bombay
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12th: 96.4
Job Offer: Management Consulting role at Nomura Research Institute
Interned at: Deloitte, Nomura, Sauce.vc, Indiabulls and Capri Loans
Extra Curriculars: Writing (Editor in students magazines), Debating.
Cleared Stage-1 last year with these as the basic details. Did’t get selected for Stage-2 this time.
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You have a very impressive profile, and I see lots of potential for the future. But that does not necessarily mean that the adcom thought you are ready to be handed another interview and admit just yet. You did not mention if you improved your GMAT and informed the adcom about it. And maybe the adcom wasn’t convinced with the nuances in the essay. It’s not possible to give you the exact reason like this, but understand that adcoms take into full consideration your future potential and where you stand currently to decide whether they can move you forward in the YLP process.

If they felt that you will do just fine applying directly to the PGP later with your strong credentials and lucrative professional opportunities ahead of you, but at this point, you have some area you need to focus on, they might have decided to pass on an invitation for stage 2 this time. This is not a reflection of your capabilities but rather a hint that they feel some deep introspection (and maturity) is required, perhaps around your objectives or other aspects. Deferred MBA programs have an aim to provide opportunities for candidates who want to explore diverse paths (or at least have a vision) beyond just climbing the corporate ladder. How you did in this area surely impacted the adcom’s perception of you.

Feel free to speak should you want professional advice

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You have a very impressive profile, and I see lots of potential for the future. But that does not necessarily mean that the adcom thought you are ready to be handed another interview and admit just yet. You did not mention if you improved your GMAT and informed the adcom about it. And maybe the adcom wasn’t convinced with the nuances in the essay. It’s not possible to give you the exact reason like this, but understand that adcoms take into full consideration your future potential and where you stand currently to decide whether they can move you forward in the YLP process.

If they felt that you will do just fine applying directly to the PGP later with your strong credentials and lucrative professional opportunities ahead of you, but at this point, you have some area you need to focus on, they might have decided to pass on an invitation for stage 2 this time. This is not a reflection of your capabilities but rather a hint that they feel some deep introspection (and maturity) is required, perhaps around your objectives or other aspects. Deferred MBA programs have an aim to provide opportunities for candidates who want to explore diverse paths (or at least have a vision) beyond just climbing the corporate ladder. How you did in this area surely impacted the adcom’s perception of you.

Feel free to speak should you want professional advice

Best wishes
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Thanks for the advise and the message Anchal. It means a lot!
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Hi All,
Need help for my profile review

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Started my own clothing brand a couple of months ago.Still in the early stages but I think I can make some decent progress before the application deadline.

Already rejected last year in the interview round.I am hoping my startup experience and my advancements in my profession will help me land an admit.Please give your feedback on my profile.It would help me a lot.
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Need help for my profile review

Gmat - 720
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School-9.8/10

Work ex(2yrs at DBS Tech)
Working as an iOS Developer.Got promoted this year as well.Worked on various projects for HK,India and Singapore teams.Also lead my own project successfully.

Volunteer experience:
Active volunteer at Goonj.Have organised collection and blood donation camps for 2years now.

Start up experience
Started my own clothing brand a couple of months ago.Still in the early stages but I think I can make some decent progress before the application deadline.

Already rejected last year in the interview round.I am hoping my startup experience and my advancements in my profession will help me land an admit.Please give your feedback on my profile.It would help me a lot.
Hey, hope all is well!

Assuming you are an engineering graduate (please correct me if I am wrong). Academics are solid, no red flags, good GMAT (assuming it was given in centre, not at home, ISB won’t be accepting at-home GMAT/GRE scores from this admissions cycle).

My unbiased opinion - A lot of engineering graduates who are working as a software developer apply with ISB, so it becomes very important to stand out, and volunteering is something that is pretty common these days (with Goonj/CRY/Robin Hood Army/Make A Difference).

I believe what can and will stand out for you is your Entrepreneurship experience - assuming you are doing it full-time, go all in and try to start monetisation by August end (with website and Instagram/YouTube content engine in place). It will become a very important part of your Re-applicant essay too.

You have solid chances if you are able to show good progress on the startup idea you are pursuing and are able to stitch together a logical narrative of why entrepreneurship now with your future plans in your essays. All the best, rooting for you!
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Need help for my profile review

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Active volunteer at Goonj.Have organised collection and blood donation camps for 2years now.

Start up experience
Started my own clothing brand a couple of months ago.Still in the early stages but I think I can make some decent progress before the application deadline.

Already rejected last year in the interview round.I am hoping my startup experience and my advancements in my profession will help me land an admit.Please give your feedback on my profile.It would help me a lot.
­@Rohansid10Hope you are doing great! Inspiring to see young candidates hustle. I wish I'd had half that enthusiasm so early in my career. Here’s my candid evaluation of your odds at ISB


  1. Work Experience: B-school cohorts are created on bell curves. The younger you are, the more competitive it gets because the school sets the standards high and admits few candidates. The entire game in the application is about how you convince the adcom that you are at the right level of maturity and have gained decent insights into your specialized area of work through the steep learning curve you have had. If you have only worked in a core coding job in the last two years, this is going to be difficult. The best I have seen folks with two years of experience crack the PGP on their first attempt are those who have either worked at startups (donned many hats) or worked in consulting (vast exposure to client companies). Your entrepreneurship experience can set a decent foundation for what you can do in the next 1-2 years, but I think it’s still a bit early for you.
  2. Academics and GMAT: Your academics are decent. But for the reasons mentioned above, you should aim for a very high percentile score. Schools see little reason why younger applicants should be cut some slack when it comes to GMAT and GRE scores. You are certainly not at the same level of responsibility as an older working professional who has to juggle several responsibilities.
  3. Startup and Volunteering: Are you working on the clothing brand in parallel to your full-time work? That looks more like it to me. The B-schools will appreciate your intent, but unless you can show significant growth there or noteworthy achievements, it may not have the impact you expect. Grab projects and professional opportunities that add a new dimension to your portfolio, such as joining a startup in a strategic role where you get hands-on experience in the building blocks of business or negotiating beginner roles in an industry where you want to work post-MBA. I feel there would be no dearth of opportunities for someone young and ambitious. Your volunteer work is decent.

    Feel free to speak directly to get further advice
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