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Hi,

Could you please evaluate my profile and let me know if I would be eligible to apply for ISB (if I take the GMAT), or if switching jobs would be a better option?

Here’s a quick snapshot of my background:
1. Academics – 10th: 8.8 CGPA | 12th: 886 marks | B.Tech: 8.02 CGPA | Recipient of scholarships
2. Work Experience – 3 years as a Sustainability Analyst at CII–IGBC
3. Social Initiatives – Volunteer at NGOs, including helping visually impaired students during exams; active member in NGO initiatives through office
4. Leadership & Networking – Member of a Women’s Club, involved in leadership and networking activities
5. Certifications – Completed 5 courses on sustainability; Certified Sustainable Professional
6. Technical Skills – Power BI (cleared PL-300 certification)

If I do have a chance of getting in, could you also guide me on what additional steps I should take to strengthen my profile?
You definitely don’t need to switch jobs just for getting into ISB. If the switch helps elevate your career progression, then go for it. You have a good mix of academics, experience in sustainability sector and impactful ECs. Target a 665+ in GMAT and you should be good to apply to ISB this admission cycle itself. All the best!
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I’ve been working on my ISB essays and found them harder than expected to structure. I tried SmartDraft smartdraft[dot]metis[dot]club and the draft actually reflected my voice Has anyone else used it for any other schools?
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I’ve been working on my ISB essays and found them harder than expected to structure. I tried SmartDraft smartdraft metis club and the draft actually reflected my voice Has anyone else used it for any other schools?
use AI but use your mind and heart with it... AI is making essays worse by making lofty language and suppressing objective information.

So be cautious of using more of AI

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more importantly, you are supposed to write a couple of short essays during the interview stage. While ISB hasn’t said that they compare the writing style but they can..and if your essays are heavily written by AI/ or a consultant (who might be writing using AI) and not your natural style..it could pose trouble.
Is it that they give us essay topics once we are in front of the panel, or is it that they give it to us on that day - we write the essay in maybe an hour and then proceed to the interview?\
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wow okay

I need to work on my handwriting then in that case I think.

would you by any chance know the general topics that might be given for these essays?
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Hi guys, wanted to get opinions on essay 1 (unique experiences that have shaped you + the kind of leader you aspire to be) - are you also adding elements of why MBA/why now/why ISB to the essay? Or only sticking to the whole idea of unique experiences that have shaped you/your leadership journey?
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Hi guys, wanted to get opinions on essay 1 (unique experiences that have shaped you + the kind of leader you aspire to be) - are you also adding elements of why MBA/why now/why ISB to the essay? Or only sticking to the whole idea of unique experiences that have shaped you/your leadership journey?
I think ‘why MBA’ can be a part of essay 2. For essay 1 we can focus solely on our life story.

Ki what inspired you to become a leader you want to become.
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