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Guidance/Tips/Advice for ISB R3 please 10 Jan 2025, 05:22
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Hi all, I wish to apply for R3 of ISB PGP this year and would love to get some advice and guidance from alums/folks who have successfully navigated the ISB applications. Any and all relevant advice with regards to the application/essays will be appreciated!

A lil bit about myself;

I am 24F residing in India.
GMAT FE Score: 735 (100 percentile)
Edu: BBA in Informations Systems & Operations Management from HKUST (Hong Kong)
Graduation CGA: 3.107 (78% out of 100%)
12th CBSE: 89%
10th CBSE: 9.8 CGPA
Work Ex: 4 years of Work Experience in Product/Project Management and Management Consulting.
Work Locations: HK and India
Extra-curricular: Multiple Leadership positions during university, High involvement in Sustainability related initiatives and programmes.

What do my chances of selection look like based on the kind of profiles admitted? Any advice to help navigate the next 2 weeks till R3 deadline will be appreciated. Thanks!
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sgargab - your GMAT score and work-ex present strong angles. Would like to understand your work-ex and career goals better to advise.

R3 is usually not ideal, but given your score, it's worth giving it a shot! A lot would also depend on how well you craft your essays, covering your overall narrative, motivations for MBA, career plans, and how ISB fits in.

This article has some insights and guidelines for the ISB essays.

Hope it helps.

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Hi all, I wish to apply for R3 of ISB PGP this year and would love to get some advice and guidance from alums/folks who have successfully navigated the ISB applications. Any and all relevant advice with regards to the application/essays will be appreciated!

A lil bit about myself;

I am 24F residing in India.
GMAT FE Score: 735 (100 percentile)
Edu: BBA in Informations Systems & Operations Management from HKUST (Hong Kong)
Graduation CGA: 3.107 (78% out of 100%)
12th CBSE: 89%
10th CBSE: 9.8 CGPA
Work Ex: 4 years of Work Experience in Product/Project Management and Management Consulting.
Work Locations: HK and India
Extra-curricular: Multiple Leadership positions during university, High involvement in Sustainability related initiatives and programmes.

What do my chances of selection look like based on the kind of profiles admitted? Any advice to help navigate the next 2 weeks till R3 deadline will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Just 2weeks, so one line advice: Focus on Essays & Goals!! Rest all looks good w.r.t profile
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Hi all, I wish to apply for R3 of ISB PGP this year and would love to get some advice and guidance from alums/folks who have successfully navigated the ISB applications. Any and all relevant advice with regards to the application/essays will be appreciated!

A lil bit about myself;

I am 24F residing in India.
GMAT FE Score: 735 (100 percentile)
Edu: BBA in Informations Systems & Operations Management from HKUST (Hong Kong)
Graduation CGA: 3.107 (78% out of 100%)
12th CBSE: 89%
10th CBSE: 9.8 CGPA
Work Ex: 4 years of Work Experience in Product/Project Management and Management Consulting.
Work Locations: HK and India
Extra-curricular: Multiple Leadership positions during university, High involvement in Sustainability related initiatives and programmes.

What do my chances of selection look like based on the kind of profiles admitted? Any advice to help navigate the next 2 weeks till R3 deadline will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Dear sgargab

Yours is a well rounded profile with an excellent GMAT score, decent academics, diverse work experience and good extra curriculars. Given limited time at hand, we believe you must focus on putting together a compelling application clearly highlighting your journey and why do you see ISB's PGP as the critical next step for your career.

We have shared some insights on the admission essays which may be helpful. You can visit our blog at: https://www.teamfly.org/post/isb-pgp-ad ... sive-guide

we have also talked at length about R3 admission cycle, including our thoughts on scholarships in a YouTube video which can be accessed at : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2z0sEqXTYKc

Further, we will be happy to get to know your profile better to provide more personalized guidance. Please feel free to block a 15 min session with us at : https://calendly.com/reachusfly/15min/

Warm regards,
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Hello sgargab,

You have a strong case in hand provided you put forth a strong set of essays and a logical set of career goals.

As you work on your application, we suggest you watch the following video:



All the best!
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Hi all, I wish to apply for R3 of ISB PGP this year and would love to get some advice and guidance from alums/folks who have successfully navigated the ISB applications. Any and all relevant advice with regards to the application/essays will be appreciated!

A lil bit about myself;

I am 24F residing in India.
GMAT FE Score: 735 (100 percentile)
Edu: BBA in Informations Systems & Operations Management from HKUST (Hong Kong)
Graduation CGA: 3.107 (78% out of 100%)
12th CBSE: 89%
10th CBSE: 9.8 CGPA
Work Ex: 4 years of Work Experience in Product/Project Management and Management Consulting.
Work Locations: HK and India
Extra-curricular: Multiple Leadership positions during university, High involvement in Sustainability related initiatives and programmes.

What do my chances of selection look like based on the kind of profiles admitted? Any advice to help navigate the next 2 weeks till R3 deadline will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi all, I wish to apply for R3 of ISB PGP this year and would love to get some advice and guidance from alums/folks who have successfully navigated the ISB applications. Any and all relevant advice with regards to the application/essays will be appreciated!

A lil bit about myself;

I am 24F residing in India.
GMAT FE Score: 735 (100 percentile)
Edu: BBA in Informations Systems & Operations Management from HKUST (Hong Kong)
Graduation CGA: 3.107 (78% out of 100%)
12th CBSE: 89%
10th CBSE: 9.8 CGPA
Work Ex: 4 years of Work Experience in Product/Project Management and Management Consulting.
Work Locations: HK and India
Extra-curricular: Multiple Leadership positions during university, High involvement in Sustainability related initiatives and programmes.

What do my chances of selection look like based on the kind of profiles admitted? Any advice to help navigate the next 2 weeks till R3 deadline will be appreciated. Thanks!
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Hi sgargab , I hope all is well! Your profile positions you as a competitive candidate for ISB R3, with strengths like an outstanding 735 GMAT score (100th percentile), 4 years of diverse work experience in product/project management and consulting across Hong Kong and India, and leadership roles in sustainability initiatives. While your GPA of 3.107/78% is slightly below the ISB average, it can be offset by emphasizing your academic rigor, global exposure, and professional impact in your application. To stand out in the highly competitive R3, focus on crafting compelling essays that highlight your unique experiences, career goals, and leadership potential. Secure strong LORs, quantify the impact of your extracurricular contributions, and align your aspirations with ISB’s offerings. With a well-prepared application you can have strong potential to succeed. All the very best. You can take a look at this blog.

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