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Types of Questions to expect in these interviews 1. Experience-based - Industry/Function/role questions to assess knowledge 2. Personality-based - Behavioral questions to assess qualities 3. Scenario-based - Questions to assess your problem comprehension/solving skills 4. Cornering/Complex - Open to interpretation, non-binary, Quirky questions to assess the stress-handling capability https://www.linkedin.com/posts/dheerajv ... er_android

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Hi, I need help with my application for R2. I am yet to take another attempt. Please let me know if someone can guide me. Thanks!

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I am yet to take another attempt

Hi ankitapugalia, since you are obviously better in Quant than in Verbal, you might also want to consider the option to appear in GMAT Focus edition for your next attempt.

As would know, the Focus edition is more Quant heavy and so, you would be a natural beneficiary.
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Can someone help me choose a situation for the ’failure’ part of the essay? can a professional situation of not meeting a deadline fit into it?

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Can someone help me choose a situation for the ’failure’ part of the essay? can a professional situation of not meeting a deadline fit into it?

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The key to approaching the failure essay is not to force a story into it, but rather to consider what the narrative of failure says about your personal growth. What insights did you gain about yourself when confronted with failure?

In the eyes of the admissions committee, a story of failure or weakness is an important tool for assessing your ability to self-reflect on your actions and character traits. They are interested in the steps you took with determination to address and overcome the identified weakness or failure.

For example, explore why you missed an important deadline (reflect on your behavior), whether you occasionally overlooked important steps, and how these omissions affected those involved and the results. Demonstrate that you are able to reflect on these experiences and correct your course by taking extra precautions to achieve the desired results. A story of personal growth and resilience builds the admissions committee's confidence in your abilities.

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

10th : 93%
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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?

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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.

Feel free to speak should you need solid guidance on your applications or interviews.

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Hi all! Any idea of probable interview dates for ISB R1 in Bangalore location?

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Hi can anyone confirm if iimb application login site is not working properly today

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Hi
Is there a limit on the number of times you can re-apply?
I read in the FAQ section “Candidates who submitted an application and were not offered admission that year may re-apply one more time”

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I am not aware of any such limitation. Where exactly do you see this? I noticed just the following on the faq page:

You can reapply. Please note that you cannot reapply within the same academic year. You have to submit a fresh online application along with the application fee and essays next year. 
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Has anyone here not yet received the application completion mail? I submitted mine on 10th Sept and I am yet to get a completion mail

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I had submitted my application early in August and received my completion email in less than 24 hours. It may take a little time as you had submitted the application towards the end.

Check your spam or log in to the portal or write to the adcom.

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I have received application completion mail yesterday night

Anyone aware of how much time it takes once we get the application verified and complete mail?

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Bangalore dates?

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Here are the details we’ve received as alums to block time. Note: this is not from admissions team yet but should give you an idea. Of course, I won’t opt for taking interviews due to conflict of interest

Hyd- 30th September, 1st October, 15th October
NCR- 30th September, 1st October
Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata- 7th-8th Oct
Online- 14th October

I’m sure there would be more slots later since they can’t posssibly wrap-up in 2 weeks.

Your interview would either be in your preferred location that you would’ve selected at the time of application OR online.

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Hyd- 30th September, 1st October, 15th October NCR- 30th September, 1st October Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata- 7th-8th Oct Online- 14th October I’m sure there would be more slots later since they can’t posssibly wrap-up in 2 weeks. Your interview would either be in your preferred location that you would’ve selected at the time of application OR online.

Hi, does this go for YLP interviews as well?