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Thanks a lot for your advice!
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RushVine Yes, you are looking at a very focused career path. The best thing you can do for yourself to make it happen is to invest your time in highly focused internships and even explore professional opportunities should any entry-level roles come up.
My view is that the European master's programs can absolutely be targeted pathways toward what you want, but you will need to stay highly committed to building your career in that geography( learning the language, adapting to the local culture, and understanding the market etc) and still pull all the strings to get noticed by the companies you ultimately want to work for.
A much safer route, and one that would still give you multiple exit strategies should your dream not work out, is to get into more business management or generalist roles while continuing to look for opportunities at major retail companies or new high-growth brands, at least to start building a strong portfolio of work.
If you are keen on pursuing a master's now, make sure you carefully evaluate the pros and cons and understand what your fallback options would be should you eventually have to search for work on your own. Most successful senior leaders at top retail and luxury brands come from strong business, finance, or marketing backgrounds and have followed a more generalist career trajectory. Personally, I have more confidence in well-vetted generalist management tracks for international candidates than in highly specialised programs (except for some top finance programs).


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Hi everyone!

I’m currently pursuing a BMS (Bachelor of Management Studies) in Mumbai, India, with an 8.9 GPA. By the time I apply, I’ll have leadership experience in college (PR Director and International Programs Committee), marketing internships, volunteer experience, DELF B2 French, and I’ll be taking the GMAT.

Initially, I was certain I wanted to pursue Luxury Brand Management. However, after speaking with several professionals, I’ve been advised that it’s quite a niche specialization, especially considering the current job market. I’m now trying to understand whether it’s better to specialize immediately or keep my options broader.

If I study abroad, I’ll primarily be targeting HEC Paris, ESSEC, and NUS. I’m also considering ISB in India.

I’d really appreciate insights from people who have studied at these schools or work in the industry.

1. In terms of ROI, career growth, and long-term opportunities, would you choose ISB or schools like HEC, ESSEC, and NUS today? Why?
2. Given the current global job market, would you still recommend studying in France or Singapore as an international student?
3. If the long-term goal is to work in the luxury industry, is it better to pursue a specialized Luxury Brand Management program, or study a broader management/marketing program and transition into luxury through internships and work experience?
4. Is it realistic to break into the luxury industry after graduating from a top Indian business school like ISB through internships and relevant work experience, or does studying in Europe provide a significant advantage?

I’d really appreciate both success stories and cautionary experiences. Thank you!
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WorkDrop What kind of market research work have you done? Would your background prove extremely attractive to future recruiters (what industry, what kind), and would they find value in mutually contributing to each other's growth by having you as an employee? Where are you currently lagging when you already have an MBA from India? Were you not able to hack growth on your own? What kind of growth opportunities are you expecting out of ISB that you find challenging to break into on your own merit?
These are all questions that need to be strategically and meticulously answered even for a profile evaluation.
You should also cast a wider net and add IIM A and IIM B PGP programs to your target list, as the outcomes from these programs are on par for your experience bracket. Target 675 or above to put forth a strong impression.
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I am seeking a candid profile evaluation for the PGP program at ISB. Given my demographic and background, I would love to get your insights on how my current profile shapes up and what GMAT Focus Edition score I should realistically target.
My Background & Profile:
Demographics: 31-year-old Male, Indian
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Class 10th: 10 CGPA
Class 12th: 89%
Undergrad (B.E.): 68%
MBA (Marketing, Tier-2 Indian B-School): 8.2 CGPA
Work Experience: 6 years of professional experience within the Market Research industry, showcasing consistent progression and domain expertise.
GMAT Status: Yet to take the exam.

I am specifically targeting the Indian School of Business (ISB) for a second MBA to pivot/accelerate my career.
How does my profile look for ISB PGP program? What is the ideal GMAT score I should aim for to truly stand out and mitigate any academic gaps? Also does ISB consider students with prior MBA degree and around 6 years of work experience?
Thanks in advance for your guidance!
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1. Econ
2. Hit natural inflection point of growth -> next phase requires huge capital inflows / multi plant operations / automation -> Want to do an MBA and work in industrials Legacy manufacturing / industrials and ops consulting to build that skill set with the LT goal of going back to the business.

This is the summarised version of the narrative and my Why MBA.
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UG in which domain/specialization ajain2860?

So, if things are going so well in the family business, why are you considering moving away from it for at least a year?
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Academics are good ✅
Work Experience is good too ✅
GRE score ❓ (May be a dealbreaker)

Goal seems fine, but a little more detail would be required to confirm that.

Strong recommendation: Retake GRE and bring it to 320 at least. Without it, it would be trying luck with an unfavourable probability of getting a good chance at converting to ISB...

Explore your strength. If it’s closer to Quant than to Verbal, then you may find a very easy scope to improve Quant to 165.

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I'm looking for a candid profile evaluation for the PGP program at ISB. Would to hear insights on how I fare with my current score and if there's anything else which needs improvement or that I need to target.
My background & profile:
Age: 26 male, Indian.
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - 78.93% (9.33 CGPA)
Class X (CBSE): 91.2%
Class XII (CBSE): 87%
Professional Experience: 3.5 years in the auditing domain at a Big4
GRE score: 315 (156V 159Q)
Specifically targeting ISB for a domain change(hopefully strategy consulting or PE) and career acceleration. Is my GRE score enough? Planning to retake in a few months but unsure about it. How does my profile stand otherwise? Have a gap of 1 year at the moment, so does that affect my chances of getting an admit by a significant margin?
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
Academics are good ✅
Work Experience is good too ✅
GRE score ❓ (May be a dealbreaker)

Goal seems fine, but a little more detail would be required to confirm that.

Strong recommendation: Retake GRE and bring it to 320 at least. Without it, it would be trying luck with an unfavourable probability of getting a good chance at converting to ISB...

Explore your strength. If it’s closer to Quant than to Verbal, then you may find a very easy scope to improve Quant to 165.

DM for more detailed conversation. 🙂

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GRE score: 315 (156V 159Q)

Is my GRE score enough?
Please target 325+.
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@ WA@lyk7731

I have said this before on this thread that audit profiles arenot the most favorite of the adcoms and these applicants have to work extra hard to showcase what unique value they bring to the MBA/PGP class. These profiles are still treated with a bit more respect than the oversaturated IT engineering background, but the challenge remains the same which is that most profiles fail to excite admissions committees. If you are coming from audit, you will need to find a way to show how your insights influenced decisions, redirected processes, or added strategic value otherwise your story risks getting lost in the pile. Show the adcoms how you think, what you have built, improved, or challenged. And if you can do that well, you are already ahead of the curve. You should also actively engage with potential post-MBA recruiters, industry experts and former audit MBA applicants to understand how your skills can bring value to organisations and use these insights to enrich your MBA essays and interviews.

The GRE score needs to be improved. Happy to advise further should you reach out.

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I'm looking for a candid profile evaluation for the PGP program at ISB. Would to hear insights on how I fare with my current score and if there's anything else which needs improvement or that I need to target.
My background & profile:
Age: 26 male, Indian.
Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) - 78.93% (9.33 CGPA)
Class X (CBSE): 91.2%
Class XII (CBSE): 87%
Professional Experience: 3.5 years in the auditing domain at a Big4
GRE score: 315 (156V 159Q)
Specifically targeting ISB for a domain change(hopefully strategy consulting or PE) and career acceleration. Is my GRE score enough? Planning to retake in a few months but unsure about it. How does my profile stand otherwise? Have a gap of 1 year at the moment, so does that affect my chances of getting an admit by a significant margin?
Thanks in advance for your guidance.
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Hi everyone,

The WhatsApp group description has been updated with the latest information for the current ISB admission cycle. It now includes:

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Please check the group description whenever you need these details instead of asking in the chat. I’ll keep it updated if ISB announces any changes during the admission cycle.
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Profile Eval for ISB PGP Co’27-28

I’m a Senior Consultant/Team Lead at a Gurgaon-based offshore boutique management consulting firm. I joined when it had ~25 employees and it’s now grown to ~250, and I’ve been here about 4 years. I lead a 15-member team and handle client-facing work spanning deal advisory, financial modeling, company valuation, and strategy, with exposure across US and KSA.

In total, I’ve led about 60+ engagements across all the projects that would span under the umbrella of Management Consulting. I’ve been awarded the Ace Manager twice in my tenure.

In this job, I’ve traveled to Riyadh 3 times for on-site client work, engaging directly with CXOs on the client side.

Beyond client work, I’ve been actively involved in recruiting at campuses from DU and tier 2 MBA institutes and training junior employees. I also lead the Cultural Committee in my firm, which organizes multiple employee engagement initiatives.

Before this, I spent ~2.8 years at KPMG Global Services in UK Funds Audit and left when I was a Senior Associate. I was also awarded the Rising Star which is awarded to the exceptional performers within 6 months of joining. (this was a campus placement from my undergrad)

(Total work experience: 7 years)

Education
I completed my BCom (Hons) from Shaheed Bhagat Singh College, Delhi University, with a CGPA of 6.73. I’ve also cleared CFA Level 1.

12th: 94.5%
10th 9.6 CGPA

Extracurriculars:
1.⁠ ⁠I was a part of AIESEC for about 1 year and managed corporate relations raised over 2 Lakh INR (1st year of undergrad)
2.⁠ ⁠⁠Have been a part of the organizing committee a Global Partnership Summit (IYS) which had 600+ delegates spanning across 92 countries. (2nd Year of Undergrad)
3.⁠ ⁠⁠Led the publication of a book commemorating 8 years of the Government of India, released in 2022 (I was part of a youth-run organization here for a brief here, and led this initiative. This event involved nation leaders including Cabinet Ministers as the chief guests of the launch)

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