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*Gun99 writes:*
I feel MDI/IIM M are more consulting/Marketing/Operation focused colleges and ISB is one of the best for consulting/Product management. As someone who wants to Pivot to PM role, I feel ISB aligns more to my goals. Also since I am now around 4 years of workex - In IIMs I will be around the 8-10% older people of the batch while in ISB I feel I will meet more people around my age. Lastly, I am also weighing in the options of 1 year vs 2 year MBA oppurtunity cost and the brand value of ISB comparitive to these 2 colleges. But my only fear is what if being an average profile - I took the risk and din't receive any call - I wouldn't have any options then and Since its already 4+ years and I want to pivot to a different industry, current work ex wont help much. Really confused what step to take.
> 1) 685+ should be easily done given your 99 percentile (atleast for quant you won't struggle)
> 2) lack of promotion , show progression without change in titles. I hope your role evolved even if you weren't promoted.
> 3) 1 year MBA from ISB is more expensive than 2 years at IIMs. If I may ask what's your reason for not opting 2 year MBA especially after you have good CAT percentile ?
> You would be surprised to know that there is good amount of competition even from PSU folks. Specially calling it
So, you are right about opportunity cost of 1 year and I wanted to know that you are making informed choice. There is no right or wrong path. Just that you need to be aware before making a decision. I have simulated your case and monetarily you are better of by ~10lakh with ISB. However, sometimes 2 years is good if you want more campus time. Hence it's a case by case situation.
Having said that, even at IIMs you can get into product/consulting. (I am an example. In past worked in exactly similar role as yours for IOCL)
What's more important is for you to know what you would do in each of these roles. Both may have some overlap depending on what kind of consulting you would end up in but both roles are starkly different.
Yes, from experience standpoint you would be on the higher side for 2 year MBA and you would be eligible not just for ISB but also IIMA PGPX.
Feel free to reachout for further discussion .
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