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I want to know my chances of getting into ISB since I have zero work experience and don’t have any significant extracurricular activities.
Well KT1211, zero work experience is the reason you are applying to YLP  :)­.

With a 100 percentile on GMAT, nothing can prevent you from getting an interview call.

Even in the interview, you need to royally mess up, to not get selected.

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Please evaluate my profile
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12th - 73% - bseb
B.Tech- 7.79 - EE - NIT Silchar
4.5 years of work ex in procurement in oil and Gas sector.
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Decent credentials but unsure what your expectation is. I hope you've reviewed the ISB essays and understand the importance of clearly rationalizing your career decisions, growth trajectory, and post-MBA goals, all of which are missing here.

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Yes yes...that's completely fine. I thought ISB has specifically published GFE data and was curious.

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­No worries - I should've made it more clear, to avoid any confusion.

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Please evaluate my profile
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10th - 8.8 cgpa- CBSE
12th - 73% - CBSE
B.Tech- 7.79 - ECE - Banasthali Vidyapeeth
2 years of work ex in IT sector.
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Hi. I am looking for a profile evaluation.

Class X: 93.8%
Class XII: 95.2%
Undergrad: 8.8 GPA
Institute: NSUT (ECE branch)
GMAT: 735

I have just graduated from NSUT and started my job as a technical consultant at PwC a couple of weeks ago. I applied to ISB YLP, cleared round 1, and am now preparing my application for round 2.

I want to know my chances of getting into ISB since I have zero work experience and don’t have any significant extracurricular activities.
Hello,

Aanya here (CoFounder UniAdvise and London Business School Alumni). Other admits include ISB, INSEAD, LSE, and Imperial.

In the last year, we’ve helped 70+ students with universities such as Duke (6+), HEC (6+), Cambridge (13+), Imperial (24+), ISB (4+).

There are three profiles that the admissions committee at ISB looks at when evaluating your profile:

1. Academic: Great CGPA and GMAT score. Hence, you’re sorted here.

2. Professional: You’ve got some nice brand names however how you present your work done under each experience in the application form will make all the difference. Result oriented words, quantified achievements, international exposure- must be highlighted. The essays should also show alignment in terms of your prior undertakings and future goals.

3. Interpersonal: This area is something that students often overlook. In ISB, we don’t have to submit a CV but insert information in different sections. Adding relevant engagements, showing impact created, displaying leadership skills, and entrepreneurial acumen is important. Do work towards this properly!

You’ve gotten through round 1 which means that they like your base profile already. The key is ensuring that there are no gaps in the profile and ensuring comprehensiveness in the storyline. Till the time that’s done, chances are bright!

You can reach out for more details on how to go about the above points!

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Please evaluate my profile
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12th - 73% - CBSE
B.Tech- 7.79 - ECE - Banasthali Vidyapeeth
2 years of work ex in IT sector.
Have participated in a few entrepreneurial programs in college
Hello Nikita,

Kindly go through the above message. I would need a much detailed overview of your profile to comment on how to go about the application.

Please reach out to DM/WhatsApp/Email to discuss the same!
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Please evaluate my profile
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B.Tech- 7.79 - ECE - Banasthali Vidyapeeth
2 years of work ex in IT sector.
Have participated in a few entrepreneurial programs in college
@Nikita201 ­- some more details can help assess your profile better. For instance:

- The size/ brand of your company (Fortune-100, start-up etc.), your role: functions/ domains, any promotions (?) 
- Any extracurriculars post undergrad?
- Your post-MBA goals

Aiming for a 675+ in GFE would be ideal.

Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

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Hi Nikita,
   For the current cycle till date the ISB application form doesn't have a section for 10th and 12th grades, so that's something we can put aside for the moment. Your Btech grades are Ok, and I don't think you have written the GMAT or the GRE yet, so while you are at it, try to target a higher than average GMAT score. A relatively stronger GMAT score will definitely speak for your academic capability. Two years of work experience is just at the threshold for the ISB eligibility, so the challenge for you would be show the professional readiness for the MBA. Spend time on doing that well.

All the best!
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Have participated in a few entrepreneurial programs in college
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Profile Evaluation and GMAT Focus Target Score

Education:

Undergraduate Degree: B.Arch from IIT Roorkee (through JEE Advanced) - CGPA: 6.9
10th Grade: 8.8
12th Grade: 78%

Work Experience:

5 years of experience as a software developer.
Worked for startups in the fintech and GIS-based industries.

Extracurricular Activities:

Won 2 events in the college tech fest.
Worked on BIM modeling for the IIT Roorkee campus.

There are a few other extracurricular activities in which I have participated, but I don’t clearly remember them now.
­Hey! Your work experience is pretty decent but you will have to highlight a bit more about the kind of experience you have had in terms of the projects managed, leadership initiatives, promotion etc. to get a thorough and detailed profile evaluation. Fintech is a booming sector so it will be worthwhile to highlight that experience in order to get an edge over other applicants. Along with this you will also have to highlight your post-MBA goals and how ISB/MBA will help you achieving those.

Also, you will have to get a good GMAT score (675+) to make your profile standout. 

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12th - 73% - CBSE
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2 years of work ex in IT sector.
Have participated in a few entrepreneurial programs in college
­Banasthali is obviously a big plus in your profile Nikita201. However, I don't get any sense of:

i) Your current employer
ii) The nature of your work-experience
iii) Extra-curricular
iv) Professonal goals
v) GMAT preparation and expected score (665+ would be great)

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Hi Harshit4232

Congratulations on achieving a GMAT FE score of 645! Scoring in the 89th percentile is impressive and bodes well for many MBA programs. Let's examine your profile and evaluate your opportunities:

Strengths:

Academic Background:

Your graduation from the esteemed Indian Institute of Technology (NIT) Allahabad with a high CGPA of 8.31 signifies academic excellence.

Work Experience:

Your diverse experience, spanning traditional supply chain roles at L&T and a dynamic tech environment at Sprinklr, is commendable.

Your achievements, such as the implementation of SAP Ariba and leading projects for Fortune 100 companies, highlight your leadership, problem-solving, and technical prowess.

Your ability to work with a variety of stakeholders across multiple functions indicates robust communication and teamwork skills.

Extracurricular Activities:

Your engagement with the Dramatics Club, cultural/tech fest organization, and an NGO demonstrates a balanced profile with leadership qualities.

Your participation in Open Mic events reveals your proactive nature and communication abilities.

Post-MBA Goals:

Your clear aspiration to specialize in program management or digital transformation within the tech sector aligns with your background and indicates a directed career path.

Overall Admissions Prospects:

Your solid academic record, pertinent work experience, comprehensive extracurricular involvement, and defined post-MBA objectives present you as a strong candidate.

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Hey Forum!
I have just got my GMAT FE score (645, Q90-V80-DI-76)

My academic profile is:

BTech Grad, Mechanical Engineering [2020], 8.31 CGPA, NIT Allahabad
95.2% in 12th, 95% in 10th [if that matters]

My Professional Experience is:

13 months work ex in L&T Hydrocarbon Engineering, where I worked in the Supply Chain Department, procuring items for On-shore projects for ONGC, Saudi Aramco working with vendors across India, KSA, Singapore. I was also responsible for the Implementation and Management of SAP Ariba across my team for digitalizing Supply Chain Functions

After this, I joined Sprinklr as a Product Implementation Consultant and have been working here for 26 months now in which I have got two promotions [now working as a Lead Implementation Consultant]. I have worked with Fortune 100 companies like Disney, Amazon, Ford, Walgreens for the Implementation of Sprinklr software which boosted there marketing efforts and streamlined there back-office functions, along with building a social media strategy based on data. This has given me an exposure into variety of businesses and dealing with multiple stakeholders, further this makes my experience unique in the sense that I work with Social Media Managers, Directors of Global Communications, IT admins from the client side and Engineers, Product Managers, Success Managers, Account Executives, Project Managers from Sprinklr in order to best deliver the project.

Extra Curriculars:
I was a part of Dramatics Club in my college and was also the Club co-ordinator in my Final Year. I also managed Cultural Fest and Tech Fest during my Final Year. Further I also worked on a drone startup during my college final year and was also a part of Anokhi Pehel, a student led NGO to teach the economically backward students leaving near the campus area. Further I was part of the play that came third in Springfest [cultural fest of IIT KGP]. After college, along with my job, I have been a constant part of Open Mic clubs in Delhi and performed for the likes of Amar Ujala, Kommune.

Post-MBA goals:

Post MBA I plan to continue in Tech, with focus on Programme Management or Digital Transformation as this is the area that I have worked and find my mind and heart in

Can you please help me with my prospects?
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hey can anyone evaluate my profile :-

having 4 years of experience

10th :- 87%
12th :- 82%
graduation :- B.tech ( 69% aggregate)

work experience 1st :- normal company ( service based )
for 2 years
Designation:- software engineer

work experience 2nd :- startup of mumbai {product based in fashion } ( 8 months )
designation :- frontend developer

work experience 3rd :- company name :- synergy AI ( 1 year)
designation :- AI engineer

About to give gmat
target score is 645+

and had done volunteering in few NGO’s
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hey can anyone evaluate my profile :-

having 4 years of experience

10th :- 87%
12th :- 82%
graduation :- B.tech ( 69% aggregate)

work experience 1st :- normal company ( service based )
for 2 years
Designation:- software engineer

work experience 2nd :- startup of mumbai {product based in fashion } ( 8 months )
designation :- frontend developer

work experience 3rd :- company name :- synergy AI ( 1 year)
designation :- AI engineer

About to give gmat
target score is 645+

and had done volunteering in few NGO’s
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harshita98999 Hi, I always advise candidates to evaluate whether they think their work experience would carry the weight of the GMAT score or the other way around. Which one do you think it is in your case? What are the exceptional points in your career trajectory? I do not see clear growth progression, but the diversity in the industries can be an interesting point. If you have worked in multiple industries, albeit in a similar function, showcase in the application an immersive knowledge about the industry dynamics, challenges, and value proposition for the customer. What are the nuances of these industries, and how did you have to think on your feet as a software/AI engineer? What did you learn while creating that product-client fit? Don't miss highlighting "fast learning," team building, and the ability to combine technical prowess with a vision for the company's business.
Feel free to speak for a strategy session

Best wishes
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hey can anyone evaluate my profile :-

having 4 years of experience

10th :- 87%
12th :- 82%
graduation :- B.tech ( 69% aggregate)

work experience 1st :- normal company ( service based )
for 2 years
Designation:- software engineer

work experience 2nd :- startup of mumbai {product based in fashion } ( 8 months )
designation :- frontend developer

work experience 3rd :- company name :- synergy AI ( 1 year)
designation :- AI engineer

About to give gmat
target score is 645+

and had done volunteering in few NGO’s
@harshita98999 ­- some thoughts:

1. The GPA is a bit on the lower side, which university did you go to? Not sure a 645 would be ideal, I would suggest aiming for a 665 - 675+

2. Work-ex presents some interesting angles, but I'd like to understand your professional arc better. Particularly: (A) the motivations behind your job transitions (B) key achievements and skillsets picked in each role (C) what your post-MBA goals are

3. Would like to understand your ECs/ volunteering (and other) work better, as this would be crucial to present a holistic profile.

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having 4 years of experience

10th :- 87%
12th :- 82%
graduation :- B.tech ( 69% aggregate)


 
­Since your grades are a bit modest harshita98999, you might find this article useful.
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hey can anyone evaluate my profile :-

having 4 years of experience

10th :- 87%
12th :- 82%
graduation :- B.tech ( 69% aggregate)

work experience 1st :- normal company ( service based )
for 2 years
Designation:- software engineer

work experience 2nd :- startup of mumbai {product based in fashion } ( 8 months )
designation :- frontend developer

work experience 3rd :- company name :- synergy AI ( 1 year)
designation :- AI engineer

About to give gmat
target score is 645+

and had done volunteering in few NGO’s
­Hi harshita98999! Your 10th and 12th acads are good but your undergrads grades are average, so you should target a higher GMAT score (675+). The major reason is that it will help you overcome the average acads. Secondly, it will also help your profile to stand out coz your overall work experience is around 4 years which is a highly competitive pool at ISB (if you look at recent stats). Third, the pool of IT aspirants is overrepresented and you will be falling into that pool, but your experience as AI engineer might give you a bit of edge.

Your NGO experience will certainly be useful and you should build stories around how this experience has shaped you at a personal level. You can use this story for Essay1.

Will need more details about your work experience to provide a detailed evaluation.

We have 40+ mentors from ISB on our platform IvyCrackers and few of them are on ISB admissions interview panel. You can book a complimentary 30-mins call with us and one of the interview panelists will evaluate your profile in detail. In this call, we will delve deep into your profile, help you build an overall strategy for your ISB application, and answer any questions you have about ISB. ­
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Hi All,
Which one is better for preparation TTP or egmat?
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