ISB had always been Arnab’s top choice for an MBA.
After completing his B. Tech in IT from Manipal Institute of Technology, he spent 4+ years at BlackRock as a software engineer, building impactful fintech products and working with global teams.
As he progressed in his career, he found himself gravitating toward the product side – wanting to solve broader business problems. An MBA felt like the natural next step to transition into Product Management.
From an MBA application lens, Arnab’s profile presented some notable strengths: GMAT score (675), branded employer, demonstrable impact across products, and mentorship initiatives at work.
However, one challenge was the lack of a formal promotion. Though he was already leading key product areas, the absence of a title change was something we needed to address strategically.
Starting with our admitStreet StreetMap questionnaire, we uncovered Arnab’s professional and personal anecdotes, motivations and goals.
Following that, our brainstorming discussions helped prioritize the most compelling anecdotes, shape a coherent narrative and secure strong recommendation(s). Through multiple rounds of feedback, we strengthened the CV and essays, while keeping the tone honest and authentic.
Lastly, our mock interview sessions focused on structuring responses, articulating career goals with clarity, and building confidence for the ISB interview. We also worked through some curveball questions, one of which came up during the actual ISB interview.
All the hard work finally paid off. Arnab made it to his dream school – ISB! Wishing him the very best for the journey ahead.
Curios to learn more? Check out the link below for a deep dive into Arnab’s success story - in his own words.
ISB Admit | Engineer with GMAT 675: Arnab’s Success Story & InsightsHope this leaves you more confident and inspired to take the next step. If you'd like personalized mentorship on your MBA journey, reach out through the link(s) below.
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Arvind
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