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Hi @b33rus
A 328 GRE looks good, GPA might be a concern, WE also looks a bit on the lower side. Share your detailed profile including your post-MBA goals. Do you have a strong answer for why an MBA and why ISB? Are there any other schools you are applying to?

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Hi, first time applying for ISB and would like to request for a profile review for R1:
1) 9.8 CGPA in Class X
2) 75% in Class XII Science
3) 7.75 CGPA in Computer Engineering from a Tier 3 Uni
4) GRE 328(161V, 167Q)
5) 30 months work experience in IT Services
I do have diverse extracurricular activities, however, nothing exceptional.
P.S. I did score over 99.7 percentile in CAT 23, but I am assuming it would not add anything in my profile.


Hey, b33rus


Regarding your profile, you have a competitive GRE score, especially in the quantitative section. The elephant in the room is your low GPA but this can be mitigated by strong performance in other areas. Highlight some leadership roles or significant contributions in your work experience. Also, make sure you give a solid reason for post-MBA goals and why MBA? Clearly outlining your post-MBA goals is crucial for showing the adcoms that you have a strong vision and commitment to your career.


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Hey b33rus,
Your CGPA in undergrad isn’t that bad if on a relative scale you were say in the top quartile, so I wouldn’t worry about that if that’s the case. But can you please share what was it relative to the other students in the CS dept.
you’re GRE looks decent which sort of clears the air around an average GPA (if that’s the case).
But the major part of work experience is missing for an eval. 30 months is slightly on the lower side but it would be around 3 years by March 2025, correct? Also I would want to know the nature of the projects that you’ve handled and what was your contribution in those. Whether you’ve led a team or worked on a problem statement that has enormous potential now and in the coming time. Without such qualitative data, it is difficult to comment and evaluate.
Feel free to dm if you want to talk more about this.
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Hi Guys, can someone evaluate my profile and chances of getting into ISB?

12th - 97.5% - District Rank - 1
UG: CS Engineering: Anna University(Tamil Nadu’s #1 state college): 9.02 - Rank 7/142
GRE: 332(V:162, Q:170)
2.2 years of experience as a Software Engineer in an American bank, will have 2.8 years when the class starts

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1. 2 ongoing patents on my name in the current company
2. State-level Table-Tennis player
3. President in a 50 year old club which is the oldest in the university
4. Smart India Hackathon Winner

Goal: Software Engineering -> Prod Man
Have much more ECA, just I wanna keep it short, interested consultants kindly Dm me, wish to share my resume!
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Hi Guys, can someone evaluate my profile and chances of getting into ISB?

12th - 97.5% - District Rank - 1
UG: CS Engineering: Anna University(Tamil Nadu’s #1 state college): 9.02 - Rank 7/142
GRE: 332(V:162, Q:170)
2.2 years of experience as a Software Engineer in an American bank, will have 2.8 years when the class starts

ECA:
1. 2 ongoing patents on my name in the current company
2. State-level Table-Tennis player
3. President in a 50 year old club which is the oldest in the university
4. Smart India Hackathon Winner

Have much more ECA, just I wanna keep it short, interested consultants kindly Dm me, wish to share my resume!
Very decent. Hope you are applying to R1.
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Hi, first time applying for ISB and would like to request for a profile review for R1:
1) 9.8 CGPA in Class X
2) 75% in Class XII Science
3) 7.75 CGPA in Computer Engineering from a Tier 3 Uni
4) GRE 328(161V, 167Q)
5) 30 months work experience in IT Services
I do have diverse extracurricular activities, however, nothing exceptional.
P.S. I did score over 99.7 percentile in CAT 23, but I am assuming it would not add anything in my profile.
Honestly with a 99.7 in CAT, you deserve a better GRE score than 328 b33rus.

So, consider applying in R2 with a 332+ score.
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Very decent. Hope you are applying to R1.
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Unsure, consultants are guiding me to apply in R2 with 335+

Reason: Compensating for low-work ex

Can someone guide me, what should I do?

Reason 2: Rejected in interview in EEO, 5 months back, so they are telling to wait
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Urgent help needed!

Does the recommender receive the recommendation mail only post I have submitted the whole application?

What’s the process an someone share some light?
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Urgent help needed!

Does the recommender receive the recommendation mail only post I have submitted the whole application?

What’s the process an someone share some light?
Recommenders typically receive the recommendation email shortly after you have completed the recommendation section of your application.
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okay so have clicked on the send email to recommender and the status section is also showing sent to recommender but the assigned person has not received the mail and its been a day.

What coincidence
just got the notification of email received!
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What coincidence
just got the notification of email received!
That’s great :D
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Hi everyone
I'm planning to apply for ISB and just wanted to know what are the chances for the candidate who is already an MBa but from a Tier 3 college (been getting a lot of advice that colleges don't prefer candidate already with an MBA

Brief profile

almost 9yr work ek
- 5yrs with EY India as team lead in risk consulting
- 4yrs as a management consultant with CGI, Toronto
- Been doing a lot of mentoring back in Canada and have fair share of ECA during my college and professional tenure
- GMAT FE target 705 (planning to give again to increase my score from 660 (classic) to 705 FE

thank you in advance
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How long does it usually take for the recommendor to receive the email?
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How long does it usually take for the recommendor to receive the email?
usually 24 hours
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Hello everyone I got into a problem I’m unable to purchase the GMAT official mock (3,4,5,6) I have tried with 3-4 debit and credit cards of different companies every time this is popping - "error processing the credit card transaction. the card is restricted. please contact the issuer bank for more details, or enter another card" anyone knows the solution for this so please help as i have to practice from the official mock because my GMAT main exam is near.
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Hello everyone I got into a problem I’m unable to purchase the GMAT official mock (3,4,5,6) I have tried with 3-4 debit and credit cards of different companies every time this is popping - "error processing the credit card transaction. the card is restricted. please contact the issuer bank for more details, or enter another card" anyone knows the solution for this so please help as i have to practice from the official mock because my GMAT main exam is near.
Is your international transactions on in your credit/debit card?
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Guys, in the resume, can we add new sections like Skills , certification etc?

Or we have tio strictly follow the format they have given?
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