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Evaluate my profile:
Grade 10th: 8.8 CGPA
Grade 12th: 92% Overall
Graduation - B.Sc. (H) Chemistry -Delhi University - 83 percent
GMAT Score (Classic): 660

Worked experience: 8 years:
Started Working in NGO, worked for 6 years, got 3 promotions. Ended up becoming senior manager.
Switched to a start-up (For Profit company): Working there as a product manager.

Got awards during college and work

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good experience Branden, but the GMAT is very low. Are you planning a retake?

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Not really, I tried my best but couldn’t score better

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Hi

Please evaluate my profile-
I am 24, after 3.5 years of work ex(by the end of this FY) I am planning to pursue MBA from ISB.
I did my Economics Hons from Delhi University with 8.6 GPA
95.2% in 12th and 10 GPA in 10th
Work experience in a financial planning firm, not a very renowned name the company .

What should be the score range that I should be targeting for the selection given my work experience is in advisory of personal finance and I want to move to the Consulting background

Co-headed the campus ambassador program of 400+ ambassadors during UG
Worked in partnership with Ashoka Changemakers and the Atal Incubation Centre-BIMTECH (NITI AAYOG).
Part of various cells and societies in the college
Volunteer work with social startups and NGOs

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I need guidance in proof reading of the essays for application, can anyone help me? I am ready to pay. Please suggest some cheap resources.

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Your academic background is impressive, and with your strong performance in undergrad, a GMAT score of 665+ would put you in a good position for ISB. That said, aiming for a 675+ could further bolster your chances, especially given the competitive nature of the program. Could you also clarify which college in DU you attended? It would help frame your academic journey even better.

It would be helpful to understand the nature of the wealth or asset management work you’ve done. Specifically, what types of financial instruments were you advising on, and what was the scale of the assets under management? Detailing the impact you had on these portfolios could significantly enhance the narrative of your professional experience.

Your profile already has strong foundations, but remember, how you present it will be key to making a lasting impression. If you need further insights or assistance, feel free to reach out.

employeee123

I need guidance in proof reading of the essays for application, can anyone help me? I am ready to pay. Please suggest some cheap resources.

Hey! kind of what we do at MBA gully

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I need guidance in proof reading of the essays for application, can anyone help me? I am ready to pay. Please suggest some cheap resources.

If you’re looking for just proofreading essays without any brainstorming on what needs to go there, then you’re better off using grammarly and chatgpt. Any good consultant adds value not just around how good the language is but majorly on giving and helping you develop perspectives about your journey!

Ideally, chat with a consultant/alum friend/senior etc at the brainstorming stage to first discuss what needs to go in there and then get to reviews ideally with those folks only.

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Hello, my name is Aarushi Anand. I cleared my round 1 for ISB YLP. I have got a 675 in gmat fe, 100 percentile in quant. I have done my undergraduation fro delhi University in Bcom hons (8 CGPA). Extra curricular- 1+ year volunteering, business competitions, leadership role in college startup, events lead and participation, part of dance society and enactus in college. Internship experience: done 4 internships, one in a textile manufacturing house, one at Invest India, brand management for a wealth anagement startup and research intern at a consulting startup. (majorly startup experience) Full time role: I just started at a tech and digital management firm as a Growth and Marketing exec. A lot of govt clients. I also come from a faily business background. It would be great to know my chances for thr next round!!

Solid academics and GMAT score. Fair bit of extracurriculars as well. Diverse work-ex across internships and full time role. You stand a great chance in getting through provided you craft your application in a way that showcases your profile in a balanced way. Reach out to us at Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for any guidance or support throughout your application journey

Harsh_Belani

Please evaluate my profile for ISB ->
GMAT FE score 685
BTech in EXTC (8.6 CGPA out of 10.00) (Leadership Award recipient in college)
MTech in Data Science & Business Analytics (3.8 CGPA out of 4.00) (Gold Medalist)
3+ years of experience. Currently working as a Data Scientist in a Fortune 100 Chemical manufacturing company.
Got one early promotion and multiple contributions made outside of regular work.
Worked as a teaching assistant & visiting faculty in my alma-mater NMIMS for 3 years. Performed this role to practice my hobby of teaching and mentoring.
Did some social work in NSS wing of college.

Really strong profile. Great GPA and GMAT scores. Data science is a sought after profile both pre and post MBA. Teaching experience adds a good dimension - shows your intent of giving back to your alma matter. If you are clear with your goals and craft strong essays, you have a very high chance of getting an admit. You can always reach out to us at Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for a detailed discussion and guidance

Ashutoshks

Hello everyone,

I am applying to isb r1, can someone help me with profile evaluation. Also, if someone is free to evaluate CV, please drop in a message, I will reach out on DM.

Current profile:
GMAT focus: 675
Work exp: 7 years

10th: 8.8 cgpa
12th: 83%
BE mechanical from SIT, Tumkur, college rank 70 in india: 7.64

Started working in sales, because I had business inclination. I have already changed my role from sales, to an account manager to a product analyst, currently working in gupshup, liaising closely with meta to study their alpha beta features.

Volunteer: 3years as consultant, outreach fellow and content writing for a small NGO, enviornmentally conscious, planted 50+ trees, and taught students during COVID in village.

Cons: 6 jobs in 8 years.
No major award during jobs
No international experience

Strength: diversity, worked in education, real estate, technology.
Worked in Adobe handling north america business .
Multiple certifications.
Community experience.

Thanks!

Academics and GMAT are sorted. While you have a lot of switch, it can still be carved into a decent narrative centred around gaining diverse experience. Volunteering experience and certifications can also be leveraged to showcase a well rounded profile. We are currently offering free resume reviews at Preppie (https://www.preppie.in). Send across your resume at [email protected] for offline review or book a free consultation for a live review session. Wish you the best!

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Evaluate my profile -
10 - 9.8
12th - 96
Graduate - BTech - SRM - 72 percent
Worked ex - 4.5 years - Accenture 1.5 years , Deloitte - 3 years - good experience in consulting - Got lot of appreciation from clients CTO level , client is Deutsche bank .have that in writings as well , was able to bring Deutsche bank as client to Deloitte. Am thinking of applying in round three . Please can anyone guide me for round three have to give gmat yet . Will there be any difference between round 1 and 3

You have a good profile. If possible, attempt to apply in R2 to have a better chance compared to R3. You can reach out to us at Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for a detailed conversation

employeee123

I need guidance in proof reading of the essays for application, can anyone help me? I am ready to pay. Please suggest some cheap resources.

You can reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for essay proofreading at student friendly prices. We can provide suggestions on essay structure, content ordering, building section connectors apart from the usual Grammar related hygiene

Neetikasah

The overall profile looks good. Obviously it will have to be translated to strong essays as well but you have the ingredients to make it happen. Try to score 665+ to have a good shot. Wish you the best. You can reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for any support or guidance

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Is there a significant difference between R1 and R2?

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Is there a significant difference between R1 and R2?

Short answer - No there isn’t

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Is there a significant difference between R1 and R2?

Hi ashiy, you might find the following article useful:

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What should be the score range that I should be targeting for the selection given my work experience is in advisory of personal finance and I want to move to the Consulting background

665+ Neetikasah.
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Is 665+ a safe score for ISB?

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Is 665+ a safe score for ISB?

Well, as anyone would tell you, there is no such thing as a perfectly safe score (except 805 perhaps).

A 665+, along with a meticulously crafted application, stands in with a decent chance of fetching an interview call Kairavshahh.
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Is 665+ a safe score for ISB?

A 665 GMAT FE would be the median, as it translates to 720 on the old scale. That said, there is—and likely never will be—a truly "safe" score for top B-schools. While GMAT is an important part of the application, ISB places equal emphasis on your work experience, essays, prior academics, and extracurriculars.

If you score 665 or above and meet the other criteria, it’s a safe score in the sense that it probably won’t be an eliminating factor.

Hope that answers your question.

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Yes, this helps put things into perspective. Thank you @mbagully and @ISBeacon

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Hello, what is to be entered in ’gmat focus id’ field in the ISB application? and how do we submit a scan of our score report?

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Hi Please evaluate my profile
Grade 10th: 90% ICSE
Grade 12th: 92.5% Overall CBSE
Graduation -BBA (Hons) OP Jindal 2018-2021- 7.83/8 CGPA
GMAT Score (FE): 595 (Q-82, V-80, DI-76)
I recently gave my GMAT FE and did not score the score i was expecting (i got even a lower score than what i used to get in mocks)

Worked experience: 2.5 years:
I have worked in a leadership role, I have done 360 degree HR wherein I have handled all the aspects of HR.
I have worked in a printing and packaging company and a performance marketing agency.
I do have some experience in social media and UGC marketing
I was working on the same in my previous agency in the HR role (since it was an agency I have taken part in different roles)

EC:
I have played for various IPSCs in Football
Have taken part football states (U-19) and was also selected for nationals (Oorja CAPF’s 2017)
I have played for football nationals, Manipur 2014
I also undertook teaching for Deaf and Dumb as my SUPW in school
I have also been a part of the Digipivot cohort organized by ISB and Unilever 2023
Have been a part of many committees in college like Peer Support, was the Gen sec of the Marketing club
Was the student rep for my batch in college (Placement Cell)
Along with some of my seniors we undertook a social service society wherein we would teach the college helpers kids and plan activities for them
Was awarded the All Rounder student in 2018 and was a part of the dean’s list as well

Why MBA:
I’m torn between 2 things actually
I do want to explore the analytics side of HR but I’m also very interested in pursuing Marketing since I feel I enjoy that so an MBA with a focus on either of these areas could be a great way for me to develop the skills I need. Additionally, meeting new people from diverse backgrounds and with different perspectives during the program would be incredibly valuable. It would broaden my understanding and help me approach problems and opportunities from multiple angles. (Just to add I do not know any language but am eager to learn)

Please help me as to whether applying to ISB with this score is a good idea or if should I prepare again and apply for the R2 deadline

Thanks a lot

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You’ve highlighted some strong aspects, but there are a few areas that might need attention to strengthen your application.

Firstly, regarding your GMAT score of 595 (which corresponds to around 650 on the old scale), this is below the average for most competitive programs. While it’s possible for candidates with similar scores to get shortlisted for interviews, this typically requires either a stronger work experience or unique achievements that offset the lower score. Given your relatively limited work experience, this may pose a challenge.

Additionally, your stated reasons for pursuing an MBA, particularly in HR Analytics, might not align well with what many recruiters are currently seeking. HR Analytics is an emerging field but remains niche and less prominent. Given your background in marketing, you might want to consider refocusing your goals towards marketing, where you already have some experience. This could align better with the opportunities available post-MBA and make your application more compelling.

I would also recommend retaking the GMAT if you feel confident about achieving a higher score. A better score would significantly improve your chances of admission across a broader range of programs.
Feel free to reach out in case of any further doubts.
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