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nidaa
4 years
India
2026
Female
Score: Plan to take the GMAT
Pre-MBA industry: Technology
Post-MBA industry: Technology
ISB
Full Time MBA
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Round 1, 2026
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My profile: I scored 85% in my 10th-grade state board exams, 55% in the 12th grade, and 86% in my B.Tech in Computer Science from a Tier-2 college. I originally planned to pursue an M.Tech and started learning German, but I dropped the plan due to COVID-19. This created a one-year gap. Because I could not secure a proper job initially, I started working in mid-2021 and am still working as a Salesforce Administrator and QA Engineer. I have earned a few Salesforce certifications and was an NCC candidate with a B-level certificate. Additionally, I regularly participate in voluntary programs, such as blood donation and cleaning camps organised by my company.
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MBADecoder
24 days ago
18 May 2026, 05:23
The career gap is not so harmful as you have possibly worked for 5 years since that gap. You will still need to explain the reasons for the gap in your application to inform the admissions team about it. However the more important aspect of your profile is the 5 year career itself. In this time period, how has your career progressed, were their any promotions? what were your achievements (not personal achievements, like promotions, earning awards etc., but those where you helped in improving your organization's or clients performance by solving their business problems). Did you take initiatives, solve problems innovatively? Basically, what has been your X factor at work? Your certifications will hold little importance, its your impact and achievements that matter more.
Your ECAs look alright. Once again, i will look out for stories where you made an impact through your efforts. For example while donating blood is a very noble act, if you are able to mobilize other people (and not just yourself) in donating blood, then it has a much larger impact.
Reading the little description of your profile, I'd emphasize that for you it will be critical to stand out by showing what differentiates you and would make you a valuable contributor to the ISB community. Think along these lines and use the coming months productively to build on any aspects of your profile that may not be so strong

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admitStreet
19 days ago
22 May 2026, 15:35
@nidaa - some more details can help assess your profile better e.g. which company/ companies have you worked in, key projects/ achievements, any promotions, international exposure, etc.

Aim for a strong GMAT (ideally 685+) to strengthen your chances. It'd also be crucial to have a strong narrative covering your experiences, directional career goals, and how ISB fits in at this juncture.

Feel free to reach out if you'd like to discuss.

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