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ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   Updated on: 29 Oct 2018, 05:51
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A bit too early to start the thread - eh? But guess what - ISB has preponed both R1 and R2 dates. :|

So get your GMAT exam out of the way as soon as possible!

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EventRound-1Round-2
Application Deadline15 September 201815 December 2018
Interview DatesOct 1 to Nov 7, 2018Jan 1, 2019 to Feb 7, 2019
Final Offer DecisionNovember 2018February 2019
Acceptance Date10 days from the date of the offer10 days from the date of the offer


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Essay 1: At ISB we value diversity as it enhances both the in-class and out of class learning experience. Tell us how would you contribute to the same? (400 words max)

Essay 2: Enrolling in a Business School is an important career decision. Critically look at your career to date, the choices you have made, the key influences behind those choices, your goals for the future and how do you think ISB's PGP can help you in achieving your goals? (300 words max)

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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 08:05
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Talayva & procman

Since the last year, ISB has dropped the "One Word Essay" as a part of the interview process.
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 08:30
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Talayva & procman

Since the last year, ISB has dropped the "One Word Essay" as a part of the interview process.


Oh, didn't know that.
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 08:42
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For anyone who it may help, here goes my interview in brief.

It was pretty chilled out. 3 male alums were in the panel. It was quite different than I expected. No tell us about yourself or why ISB or long term goal or anything. Neither did they ask much from my essays. They got straight to my startup experience and asked a few questions pertaining to that. Gave a case study to launch my startup idea for amazon and what I would do differently. To be honest, they were not satisfied with my answer. May be they were bluffing it, don't know. Then questions related to product management since I had mentioned I wanted to switch to product management. This topic went on for a while. Back to startup questions again. Why MBA? Some questions related to which app I like the most and what changes I would suggest to increase users. My experience with algorithms. Some trick question at the end.

All in all it was a good experience. Interviewers were pretty calm and gave ample opportunity and time to answer questions. I made them laugh(not smile) a few times so that felt great. :P

Hoping for some positive news on 15th of november now.
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 08:48
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For anyone who it may help, here goes my interview in brief.

It was pretty chilled out. 3 male alums were in the panel. It was quite different than I expected. No tell us about yourself or why ISB or long term goal or anything. Neither did they ask much from my essays. They got straight to my startup experience and asked a few questions pertaining to that. Gave a case study to launch my startup idea for amazon and what I would do differently. To be honest, they were not satisfied with my answer. May be they were bluffing it, don't know. Then questions related to product management since I had mentioned I wanted to switch to product management. This topic went on for a while. Back to startup questions again. Why MBA? Some questions related to which app I like the most and what changes I would suggest to increase users. My experience with algorithms. Some trick question at the end.

All in all it was a good experience. Interviewers were pretty calm and gave ample opportunity and time to answer questions. I made them laugh(not smile) a few times so that felt great. :P

Hoping for some positive news on 15th of november now.


All the best. Where was your interview?


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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 08:49
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procman wrote:
For anyone who it may help, here goes my interview in brief.

It was pretty chilled out. 3 male alums were in the panel. It was quite different than I expected. No tell us about yourself or why ISB or long term goal or anything. Neither did they ask much from my essays. They got straight to my startup experience and asked a few questions pertaining to that. Gave a case study to launch my startup idea for amazon and what I would do differently. To be honest, they were not satisfied with my answer. May be they were bluffing it, don't know. Then questions related to product management since I had mentioned I wanted to switch to product management. This topic went on for a while. Back to startup questions again. Why MBA? Some questions related to which app I like the most and what changes I would suggest to increase users. My experience with algorithms. Some trick question at the end.

All in all it was a good experience. Interviewers were pretty calm and gave ample opportunity and time to answer questions. I made them laugh(not smile) a few times so that felt great. :P

Hoping for some positive news on 15th of november now.


All the best. Where was your interview?


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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 08:57
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All the Best for the results procman

procman wrote:
Some trick question at the end.

Can you please share more on the part, what type of trick questions ?
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 09:00
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All the Best for the results procman

procman wrote:
Some trick question at the end.

Can you please share more on the part, what type of trick questions ?


Something like which manager I would work with - one who has ego but is a rockstar and other who is nice, helping, supportive but learning and work is a little slow
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 09:30
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I was the last guy to finish the interview today in Delhi. Overall there was a much relaxed feel to the interviews and people were heard saying that it was more of a casual conversation. My panel ( 9 ) stuck to my essays and they wanted me to elaborate on them. There were no standard questions of Intro, why MBA or why ISB, although I did try to get across this point in a different question. Waiting for Nov 15 now...
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 09:50
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yvvinay20: People generally remember the first and the last person they meet, so I think being the last guy should work in you favor. All the best for the results !!

siddreal: Waiting for your response, how was your interview ?
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My interview went well, it took around 15-20 minutes to complete.
Awaiting results, fingers crossed.

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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 10:13
Hey everyone,

It would be awesome if you could share your experiences from interviews, and better if you could write Interview Debriefs. It will be helpful for future applicants for their preparation.
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My interview went well, it took around 15-20 minutes to complete.
Awaiting results, fingers crossed.

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Woah! They drilled me for around 40 minutes.
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 10:38
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siddreal wrote:
My interview went well, it took around 15-20 minutes to complete.
Awaiting results, fingers crossed.

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Woah! They drilled me for around 40 minutes.


I think, it depends on the profile of the applicants and the background of the alum panel...one of the applicants I know was grilled for an hour.
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 10:49
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I think, it depends on the profile of the applicants and the background of the alum panel...one of the applicants I know was grilled for an hour.


There will always be at least one alum from your industry! But, yae agreed, profile matters.
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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2018, 23:25
So anybody in Bangalore got an interview call yet?
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Did anybody get rejection mail?
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Did anybody get rejection mail?

So soon?

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I m not sure if I should be hopeful for an interview call! any idea if Hyd guys can get more invites ?


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Well, it doesn't hurt to wait till the last leg of interview rounds. ?
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I m not sure if I should be hopeful for an interview call! any idea if Hyd guys can get more invites.


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Re: ISB 2019 Intake Class of 2020: Calling all applicants [#permalink] New post   14 Oct 2018, 06:58
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I agree with dr8999, you should stay optimistic till the end.
Last year ISB conducted interviews again(after completing the usual rounds) for some of the applicants !!
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