Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2025 Intake Class of 2026 : ISB

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Welcome 2024-2025 ISB Applicants Welcome, all ISB class of 2026 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 2024-25 Round Application Deadline Decisions Released Round 1 Sep 15, 2024 November 2024 Round 2 TBA February 2025 Round 3 TBA March 2025 ISB MBA Essays 2024-25 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) ISB MBA Admission Stats 2024-25 Average GMAT 716 Average GRE 330 Work Exp. 49 months 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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18 Feb 2025, 04:57

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My portal says 'Shortlist under progress'. What does this mean?

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Got an interview shorlist email yesterday but no date yet

Shortlist*

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you’ll probably get an interview call soon then

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Hey, has anyone received Round 3 Interview invites?

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anyone received R3 interview invites?

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My portal says ’Shortlist under progress’. What does this mean?

Did you get a mail saying shortlist under progress or it was there only in the portal?

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My portal says ’Shortlist under progress’. What does this mean?

Which round did you apply in?

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What is the status for people who corrected their applications?

Verification in progress.

amsd

Hey, has anyone received Round 3 Interview invites?

Some candidates from Bangalore had their interview on the 15th and 16th. Some Hyderabad candidates received their invite for 22nd and 23rd.

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Did your status on the portal change?

It went from Verified to “Shortlisting in progress”. I applied in R2 btw. Was expecting a rejection email as I thought it’s pretty much done but its not!

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It went from Verified to “Shortlisting in progress”. I applied in R2 btw. Was expecting a rejection email as I thought it’s pretty much done but its not!

You received a mail or only in portal?

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My portal says ’Shortlist under progress’. What does this mean?

You’ll get an interview invite sooner or later. Start preparing if you haven’t already

amsd

Hey, has anyone received Round 3 Interview invites?

Quite a few people from R3 across multiple locations have got the invite

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Can someone guide through the sort of essays they ask

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It went from Verified to “Shortlisting in progress”. I applied in R2 btw. Was expecting a rejection email as I thought it’s pretty much done but its not!

Interview call impending

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My portal says ’Shortlist under progress’. What does this mean?

Which round did you apply in?

round 3

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Are round 3 results out ?

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Did anyone who had virtual interview in R2 receive an admit?

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Did anyone who had virtual interview in R2 receive an admit?

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It went from Verified to “Shortlisting in progress”. I applied in R2 btw. Was expecting a rejection email as I thought it’s pretty much done but its not!

When did this happen?

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Hi, I have 645 gmat fe score. Got interview invite. Profile- Engg, 2yrs worked in core mech R&D. Converting may be very difficult but will try my best in the interview.

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has anyone converted ISB with 645 or lower in GMAT FE? if yes then please share your journey.

I know a few students who got through with 645 score but it’s a minority. Plus they had some spike in their profile - national level player, 10+ yrs work experience, non-engg unique background etc. While it’s not a safe score, but there is still some small probability of getting through

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