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What do you mean by ‘political influence’? I can help you out if you elaborate.

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What do you mean by ‘political influence’? I can help you out if you elaborate.

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He means influencing his admission with the help of a political leader.
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Having someone influential recommending me.

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Guyz i got one important question for you today, can we get into ISB using political influence?
I mean not with it alone anyway also by applying via normal means to get through 1st round and get to the 2nd round.coz, freshers likely have very low chance of getting the admission via Early-Entry option.
If we are able get through 1st round then real passionate people can get through the second round.

I'm thanking you in advance for your time?.

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Bro doesn't look like you have any idea at all about the isb process.
What do you mean by 1st round and 2nd round ? Do you mean the application form round and interview round?
Usually by round 1 and round 2 we mean cycles in the admission process.
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Yes exactly

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Having someone influential recommending me.

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It’s a good idea to have someone you’ve worked with to recommend you and preferably someone who has had the chance to monitor what you do closely. Good luck.
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I mean cycles
U got what I'm meaning to ask bro

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I mean political leader as Chethan92 said

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Guyz i got one important question for you today, can we get into ISB using political influence?
I mean not with it alone anyway also by applying via normal means to get through 1st round and get to the 2nd round.coz, freshers likely have very low chance of getting the admission via Early-Entry option.
If we are able get through 1st round then real passionate people can get through the second round.

I'm thanking you in advance for your time?.

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Bro doesn't look like you have any idea at all about the isb process.
What do you mean by 1st round and 2nd round ? Do you mean the application form round and interview round?
Usually by round 1 and round 2 we mean cycles in the admission process.

I'm his view, 1st round getting an invite. Second round being the interview round
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Yes, thanqChethan92

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Can you guyz help me Chethan92 ,monty555 ,rohitsubr with this I'm in dilemma. coz ,November is fast approaching and I'll be completing my B.tech after lockdown i have to get ready to setup my contacts from ministry of central. I can't approach them unless I'm perfectly sure that I can use their influence during admission process.

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Of course you can. You just need to be as diligent and smart during your application and interview process as you were while asking this question.

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Of course you can. You just need to be as diligent and smart during your application and interview process as you were while asking this question.

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Since I'm a fresher I have very less chance so, I have to improve my chances by doing whatever I can and using whatever I have in my Arsenal.
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It'll work if you get the PM to talk to the adcom!!!

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It'll work if you get the PM to talk to the adcom!!!

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Thank you for the heads-up.
So it is possible hah!
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one of the best post...
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