Calling all ISB PGP Applicants: 2025 Intake Class of 2026

Very decent chances bhardwaj25, obviously assuming the rest of the application and GMAT score are decent.
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Ashish.

You should stick to the format. The ISB placement resume follows the same structure, meaning no sections for skills or certifications. If certifications are included, they should only appear in the education block—that’s the extent of it.

It’s not true that schools don’t prefer candidates with an MBA. The issue is that many applicants with a prior MBA struggle to justify the need for another. If you have a compelling story to explain it, it might not be a problem, so avoid generalizations.

Right now, I believe your GMAT score is on the lower side. As a potential future SEC (Senior Executive’s Club) member with 8+ years of experience, they may be evaluating you differently. A 705 on GMAT FE could definitely strengthen your case. However, my concern remains your higher work experience—you’ll need to clearly show how you can contribute to the cohort while demonstrating a strong appetite for learning.

bhardwaj25, sorry forgot to mention the above message is for you

GRE score is good. Class XII and Graduation GPA might pose a challenge. Work-ex is on the lower end of the spectrum. If you could bring out something unique in your IT services experience or leadership skills or extracurriculars, that should definitely help. Be really clear about your goals and how ISB fits in the picture. Wish you the best for your application. You can always reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for any support or guidance

Are there any significant developments in your profile in the last 5 months? If you are able to bring out those recent improvements clearly in your essays, R1 should also be fine. But if the profile is largely similar with no major changes then makes sense to improve your score further (given you are confident it can be further improved) and then apply in R2. Feel free to reach out to us at Preppie (https://www.preppie.in) for a more detailed conversation

Guys, how to download score report from mba.com to upload in application?

Hi all, I submitted my application a few mins back. When I downloaded the PDF version of submitted app, I noticed that the ‘Description’ column from the ‘Extra Curricular Participation’ section was missing.
Is it just for my application or has anyone else noticed this as well? Should I reach out to the Adcom?

Hey!

Is it compulsory for the CV to be a one pager?

I’m not aware of any method to download the report. But there’s a way to screenshot the entire webpage.
First make sure your personal details are open.
Right-click on the page and click inspect.
On the top left of the inspector window, you’ll see an icon named "Toggle device bar". Click on it.
You’ll notice a new bar has appeared on top of your webpage (It has a dimensions box)
Enter 1920x1080 in the box
On the same bar, there’s a drop-down arrow on the right end.
Click on it and click on "Capture full size screenshot". A png file will be downloaded.

This is applicable for google chrome

Thank you

While not mandatory, it’s best practice to keep it concise.

Thanks Ashish, thats a relief

hey, differently as in ? does a mom of a toddler willing to pursue MBA show appetite is strong enough

Mom of a toddler is itself a difference that ISB will be impressed with bhardwaj25

Also, you might find the following article useful:

Applicants with higher experience, applying to ISB
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Ashish.

The ISB application shows 95% completion even though I’ve filled out everything. Will it move to 100% when I press submit?

What is the actual deadline? Is it 15th Sept 00:00 AM or 15th Sept 11:59 PM?

Do we put internships under experience? Or is just full-time experience expected on the resume?

Part-time

15th Sept 11:59pm

Yes, after you pay the application fee and submit