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I’m thinking of taking GMAT on Nov 16th
Giving me 3 weeks before ISB R2 end date
So provided I score good, is 3 weeks fine to finish the application?
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Hi JayathS, 3 weeks is not ideal, but better than doing things in parallel. In our experience, when when applicants try both in parallel, it doesnt give desirable result as often as when they focus on one thing at a time. Given that you will have your job to take care of, also. Obviously its a general observation based on our limited experience, not applicable to everyone. So take your call, analyzing your own conditions and strengths.
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> *JayathS writes:*
> > *WA@den81 writes:*
> > > *JayathS writes:*
> > > Need an advice
> > > I'm thinking of taking GMAT on Nov 16th
> > > Giving me 3 weeks before ISB R2 end date
> > > So provided I score good, is 3 weeks fine to finish the application?
> > 3 weeks will be tight. It can be done but would require you to turn around drafts rather quickly if you're working with a consultant or any other senior friend/alum. Not ideal but doable.
> > Better to start your application earlier to ensure you're not at scratch come 16th Nov. There's enough time right now to focus on both.
> So you are suggesting I start with application side by side and not wait to finish GMAT exam?
Yes, with more focus on gmat of course.

Unless you're looking at R3.
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> So you are suggesting I start with application side by side and not wait to finish GMAT exam?
Yes I think it is better to work on the GMAT and the application side by side. I think the essays will take the most time, so it’s better if you get started on this early. If you want to get your essay drafts reviewed quickly, I think SPAM is a good and cheap tool to use, but you can always hire a consultant if you don’t mind spending more money.
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Thank you for this
I will look into this tool

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> Need an advice
> I’m thinking of taking GMAT on Nov 16th
> Giving me 3 weeks before ISB R2 end date
> So provided I score good, is 3 weeks fine to finish the application?
Hi JayathS , 3 weeks is not ideal, but better than doing things in parallel. In our experience, when when applicants try both in parallel, it doesnt give desirable result as often as when they focus on one thing at a time. Given that you will have your job to take care of, also. Obviously its a general observation based on our limited experience, not applicable to everyone. So take your call, analyzing your own conditions and strengths.
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Understood!
I will analyse and take a call
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> Yes I think it is better to work on the GMAT and the application side by side. I think the essays will take the most time, so it’s better if you get started on this early. If you want to get your essay drafts reviewed quickly, I think SPAM is a good and cheap tool to use, but you can always hire a consultant if you don’t mind spending more money.
I use SPAM as well, mainly to review my essay drafts. It’s been really helpful, and I’d definitely recommend it. You can actually get support for ISB on the free plan, though the paid plan is more convenient to use.
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As I have worked in multiple companies , should I make like roles and responsibilities with the impact created for different companies

Or should I focus on a particular experience / experiences in a particular company, and and how have I overcome that .
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Highlight Significant contributions in each role at each workplace and use the recent work experience as a more impactful contribution, giving you the platform to seek further education and hence the role transition that you are ready for, now...

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12th – 92%
UG CGPA: 7.3
GMAT: 645
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B-Tech Mechanical from Tier-2/Tier-3 Uni
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1.5 years- Product development with a Health Tech start-up
~3.5 Years with a large MNC (Current)
First 2.5 years in the MNC: Consumer Insights for a global CPG Brand
Next 1 year (current): Onboarded as Consultant/Business Analyst in the Wealth Management division of one of the biggest USA banks. Working in the Cloud Migration + Data requirement for Treasury reporting space.
I am not sure where to fit in my work experience as I have worked in Product Analysis/Development, Consumer Insights and Tech Consulting across Health Care, CPG and Banking.
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Completed MITx Micromasters in Data, Economics and Development Policy
Founding member of my firm’s CSR activity focussing on sustainability in my city. Got recognition for the same (“CSR Champion” in Q-3 2023)
YLAC Policy in Action program fellow: Live project with a MP to suggest policies around CSR.
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Impact Consulting (Dalberg, FSG etc)
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I think you can make a compelling application as a professional with skills in Digital transformation...

Profile seems appropriate but you have to make a fitting adjustment in the essays to reflect managerial grind that you have gone through making you suitable for MBA from ISB

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3 weeks is fine...
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And how much does it cost to reschedule the GMAT?
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That depends on when you reschedule the GMAT.

The fees for rescheduling is:

More than 60 days before appointment: $55
15-60 days before appointment: $110
14 days or less before appointment: $165

Source: mba.com.
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Hii, can someone let me know from where can i get ISB resume template
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Check gmatclub. It shared resumes for almost all schools.
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Can someone please help me with my Profile Evaluation ?

10th (CBSE) - 10 CGPA
12th (CBSE) - 93.8%
B. Com - 74% (First Division)
CA - First Attempt in all levels with All India Rank in Foundation
CPA - 94.25

Experience - 2 years in External Audit handling US Clients (Big 4 - Global practice)

Achievements - Consistently performing well (top rated within team) , managing multiple engagements and a team of ~ 2 members on each engagement, led a pilot project initiated by US Partner driving integration of offshore unit on multiple audit engagements resulting in commendation from US and Indian leadership.

Extra curricular - Was elected as Class representative in college, and participated in various Corporate CSR activities. Nothing more in this area that I can think of

What should be my target GMAT FE score (planning to take by end of this year) ?
Is my profile okay to get shortlisted at ISB (planning to apply next year) ?
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Can someone please help me with my Profile Evaluation ?

10th (CBSE) - 10 CGPA
12th (CBSE) - 93.8%
B. Com - 74% (First Division)
CA - First Attempt in all levels with All India Rank in Foundation
CPA - 94.25

Experience - 2 years in External Audit handling US Clients (Big 4 - Global practice)

Achievements - Consistently performing well (top rated within team) , managing multiple engagements and a team of ~ 2 members on each engagement, led a pilot project initiated by US Partner driving integration of offshore unit on multiple audit engagements resulting in commendation from US and Indian leadership.

Extra curricular - Was elected as Class representative in college, and participated in various Corporate CSR activities. Nothing more in this area that I can think of

What should be my target GMAT FE score (planning to take by end of this year) ?
Is my profile okay to get shortlisted at ISB (planning to apply next year) ?
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Hi dhruv220, Being CA with big 4 experience in audit is the highlight of your profile, which is quite attractive for any MBA college. Plus, you have been performing well within your organization and team, which shows consistency and desire to excel.
Academics are decent overall. The B.Com college is not mentioned so assuming that to be okayish, the academic side is better than average.
Since you are planning to apply next year, maybe you can try to get some experience in some kind of extra curricular (NGO, sports, arts, whatever you love). With that, your overall profile will definitely be highly competitive for selection. You will also complete 3+ years of work ex by next year which will be better.
Try to achieve 675+ to be on safer side of competition. But target higher since you have some time in hand. Best Wishes.
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10th (CBSE) - 10 CG
12th (AP Board) - 98.5% (Top1)
BTech (Electrical) from NIT Surat -92.5% (Top3)
5years of work ex in HPCL - PSU (Refinery)
Recipient of various merit scholarships - OP Jindal/ FFE

Headed Engg Society, Grievance Committee and Techno cultural fests

Inter School/ College level athlete and active participation in athletics in Corporation as well

My role in PSU was mostly handling projects, Headed various renewable projects some of which received appreciation from ministry as well.

Targeting for ISB this year
What should be my target GMAT Score ?
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10th (CBSE) - 89.6 %
12th (CBSE) - 88.6%
B.Tech - 8.23% (First Division) - NITK Surathkal; Civil Engineering, AIEEE 1st Attempt

Experience - 2.5 years in Construction - residential buildings;; 4 months in Interior design; 2 years Fellow in Ministry of skill development and worked for 2 years and

Achievements - Consistently performing well (top rated within team) , managing multiple engagements and a team of ~ 2 members on each engagement, led a pilot project initiated by US Partner driving integration of offshore unit on multiple audit engagements resulting in commendation from US and Indian leadership.

Extra curricular - Was elected as Class representative in college, and participated in various Corporate CSR activities. Nothing more in this area that I can think of

What should be my target GMAT FE score (planning to take by end of this year) ?
Is my profile okay to get shortlisted at ISB (planning to apply next year) ?
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10th (CBSE) - 10 CG
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BTech (Electrical) from NIT Surat -92.5% (Top3)
5years of work ex in HPCL - PSU (Refinery)
Recipient of various merit scholarships - OP Jindal/ FFE

Headed Engg Society, Grievance Committee and Techno cultural fests

Inter School/ College level athlete and active participation in athletics in Corporation as well

My role in PSU was mostly handling projects, Headed various renewable projects some of which received appreciation from ministry as well.

Targeting for ISB this year
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RaagaTG, Exceptional academics. Outstanding scores and NIT with top 3 rank. The work experience of HPCL provides in depth knowledge of project management and operations. You have worked on renewable energy projects which is quite relevant in current scenario. All of these, combined with you being a regular athlete, makes your profile really good. Target anything more than 655 and you will be good. Some differentiation in your job as compared with similar profile applicants for Oil PSUs will need to be explained along with your career aspiration during application/interview stage. But for now, target to get a good GMAT score.
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10th (CBSE) - 89.6 %
12th (CBSE) - 88.6%
B.Tech - 8.23/10 - NITK Surathkal; Civil Engineering, AIEEE 1st Attempt
Certification in public policy and management from IIM Bangalore

Experience - Over 8 years (3 year in real estate and 5 years in governance)
2.5 years in Construction - residential buildings; 4 months in Interior design; 2 years Fellow in Ministry of skill development and 3.25 years as Gazetted Group B officer in State services

Achievements -Documented and prepared the Standard operating procedure for slab casting in 21 days cycle a more than 500% reduction; Prepared a district level Skilled Development plan; Part of Investigation team which helped in saving more than 3Cr for the government. Under my leadership my block (administrative unit with 2.5 lac of population) increased 2nd highest voter turnout ratio in 2024 general election; 2 panchayat in my block were selected for national award in National Panchayat awards 2024 from more than 2.5 lac panchayat.

Extra-curricular -Class representative in schools; conducted 20 plus career counseling sessions in govt. schools; Certified scuba diver; Committee member and volunteer in College Technical and Cultural fest; Joint Convenor of Management forum club in the college

Career gap - 04 years

What should be my target GMAT FE score, I have already scored 605 but planning to give one more attempt and is my profile has a potential to get shortlisted at ISB (planning to apply this year)? Apply in which round (1st or 2nd)?
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Sunny00731, Quite a wide variety of administrative experience. The governemnt work is especially quite challenging and provides a good range of different experiences. You will not be short of stories to highlight in application/interview. Real Estate experience too is quite different than what applicants generally have. Overall, you have enough in your profile to go through based on quality of work you have done.

But, and quite a big BUT. While shortlisting, your quality of work is generally not the most evident criteria. The four years gap will be something which will be difficult to make people understand. It may have been for exam preparation, and every year multiple govt employees get selected despite most of them having career gap, mostly owing to exam preparation. But, at application stage its difficult to get this message across.

So two suggestions - a) Try really good GMAT - 675 onwards b) Plan for colleges other ISB as well, like IIMA, B, C etc where number of applicants is lower hence probability of "being visible" is higher.

R1 or R2 doesnt matter
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can someone pls recommend ttp or egmat
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can someone help me with profile evaluation?

10th (CBSE): 10 CGPA
12th (CBSE): 87.4%
Chemical engineering from Thapar university (CGPA: 8.27)

Currently working at JPMorganChase in mid-office for US clients with 3 years of work-ex.

Achievements: one of the top rated analysts for 3 straight years. leading a team of 8, have mentored and trained multiple interns and new hires and helped them transition into the role. visited US for a 4 week rotation program.

Co-curricular: organised a food festival in college working in multiple departments such as marketing, event management, media, creativity. also a part of college’s drama club where i actively wrote the screenplay, acted and directed too. have also organized multiple events and talks while working at JPM

Haven’t yet given GMAT but mock score is 625, planning to apply in R2
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10th (CBSE) - 95.00 %
12th (CBSE) - 85.40%
B.Tech - 77.50% Mechanical Engg (State Govt college)

Experience - 1.5 years in TCS Oracle EBS Support
4 years in SBI, focus on retail advances problem loan management,
Started a business for family last year from scratch that is running well


Have received professional recognitions in TCS and SBI
Led College team to ATV racing events

Mocks hovering around 625

What should be my target GMAT FE score ?

How competitive is profile for ISB PGP?(planning for applying this year)
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WA@kio2956, SBI (Banking)

WA@kio2956, SBI (Banking) + TCS (IT) + Family Business (Entreprenuership). Good profile to have. You will be good contender of Fintech PM roles if you are willing to go in that direction.

Acads are on slightly average side, but otherwise all good.

Target around 655-665. A 30-40 points improvement from current mock score. But even if you get a 645, you can still convert ISB with more effort in application/interview. But try to avoid it to the extent possible with good GMAT score.
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