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ISB Chances with a low GMAT 12 Aug 2024, 02:19
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Hi everyone
I’m aiming for ISB next year and would appreciate a profile review and any suggestions to improve my profile

25 M

10 - 94.2%
12 - 84.46%
B.Tech - 8.36 CGPA -> (76.1%) [Top 25% percentile]

Engineering College Tier 1.5
CGPA - 8.36
-Every year it has been an increasing trend
-International Research Paper Publication on Blockchain
-Hackathon wins


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SDE Intern - FAANG
SDE 2 - FAANG (4 years)
- Multiple high-impact projects
- multiple recognition and awards
- Hackathon wins and awards

Senior Engineer - PhonePe (just joined)


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- YouTube channel 3k subs, content around breaking into Tech Industry (not active anymore)
- Published book 1000+ sales, distributed 3000+ free copies
- Mentored over 500+ students
- Mentorship sessions for underprivileged and government school students
- Was the head of Techno-Managerial Fest in Undergrad
- Managed a team of over 500+ people
- Handled finances worth 50L+ INR
- The event got significant Media attention

Gave GMAT Just today got 605

Very disappointed with the score
Do I have any chances of getting atleast an interview call with ISB?

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ISB Chances with a low GMAT 12 Aug 2024, 02:27
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Oh unfortunately this score is not going to take you places. Please target a 655+ and apply in R2.
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ISB Chances with a low GMAT 12 Aug 2024, 02:45
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hrishi84
Hi everyone
I’m aiming for ISB next year and would appreciate a profile review and any suggestions to improve my profile

25 M

10 - 94.2%
12 - 84.46%
B.Tech - 8.36 CGPA -> (76.1%) [Top 25% percentile]

Engineering College Tier 1.5
CGPA - 8.36
-Every year it has been an increasing trend
-International Research Paper Publication on Blockchain
-Hackathon wins


Work ex
SDE Intern - FAANG
SDE 2 - FAANG (4 years)
- Multiple high-impact projects
- multiple recognition and awards
- Hackathon wins and awards

Senior Engineer - PhonePe (just joined)


Extra Curricular
- YouTube channel 3k subs, content around breaking into Tech Industry (not active anymore)
- Published book 1000+ sales, distributed 3000+ free copies
- Mentored over 500+ students
- Mentorship sessions for underprivileged and government school students
- Was the head of Techno-Managerial Fest in Undergrad
- Managed a team of over 500+ people
- Handled finances worth 50L+ INR
- The event got significant Media attention

Gave GMAT Just today got 605

Very disappointed with the score
Do I have any chances of getting atleast an interview call with ISB?

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­Hey, hrishi84


Your GMAT score of 605 is below ISB's average, which may reduce your chances of receiving an interview call. However, your strong academic record, impressive work experience, and significant extracurricular achievements could enhance your application. Consider retaking the GMAT to improve your score and focusing on highlighting your unique strengths in your application.

If you have any further questions related to your profile or want to have a 1:1 discussion with our top profile experts, Feel free to schedule a complimentary profile evaluations session with our experts . We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools.­
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ISB Chances with a low GMAT 12 Aug 2024, 09:43
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hrishi84
Hi everyone
I’m aiming for ISB next year and would appreciate a profile review and any suggestions to improve my profile

25 M

10 - 94.2%
12 - 84.46%
B.Tech - 8.36 CGPA -> (76.1%) [Top 25% percentile]

Engineering College Tier 1.5
CGPA - 8.36
-Every year it has been an increasing trend
-International Research Paper Publication on Blockchain
-Hackathon wins


Work ex
SDE Intern - FAANG
SDE 2 - FAANG (4 years)
- Multiple high-impact projects
- multiple recognition and awards
- Hackathon wins and awards

Senior Engineer - PhonePe (just joined)


Extra Curricular
- YouTube channel 3k subs, content around breaking into Tech Industry (not active anymore)
- Published book 1000+ sales, distributed 3000+ free copies
- Mentored over 500+ students
- Mentorship sessions for underprivileged and government school students
- Was the head of Techno-Managerial Fest in Undergrad
- Managed a team of over 500+ people
- Handled finances worth 50L+ INR
- The event got significant Media attention

Gave GMAT Just today got 605

Very disappointed with the score
Do I have any chances of getting atleast an interview call with ISB?

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­Dear hrishi84,

Your profile is quite compelling. You have demonstrated consistent academic performance throughout your 10th, 11th, and graduation years, coupled with valuable work experience at a leading product company. Furthermore, your exceptional extracurricular involvement stands out as a significant highlight of your profile.

However, the low GMAT score presents a challenge. Despite this, we recognize the potential in your application. There have been instances where candidates with low GMAT scores have successfully gained admission to ISB, particularly when they possess exceptional strengths in other areas of their profile.

The decision on whether to retake the GMAT hinges on your confidence in improving your score. If you have consistently performed better in your mock exams, we recommend investing the effort to retake the GMAT. Conversely, if you believe a substantial improvement is unlikely, it would be prudent to focus on strengthening your application. Crafting a compelling narrative for the admissions committee will be crucial.

We genuinely see potential in your profile and are eager to support you in presenting your strengths in the most impactful way possible. At Team FLY, we are a dedicated collective of ISB alumni committed to assisting prospective ISB candidates with profile positioning, essay critiques, and interview preparations.

Please feel free to book a 15-minute free session for a detailed discussion with us at: https://calendly.com/reachusfly/15min

With warm regards,
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ISB Chances with a low GMAT 13 Aug 2024, 02:46
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hrishi84
Hi everyone
I’m aiming for ISB next year and would appreciate a profile review and any suggestions to improve my profile

25 M

10 - 94.2%
12 - 84.46%
B.Tech - 8.36 CGPA -> (76.1%) [Top 25% percentile]

Engineering College Tier 1.5
CGPA - 8.36
-Every year it has been an increasing trend
-International Research Paper Publication on Blockchain
-Hackathon wins


Work ex
SDE Intern - FAANG
SDE 2 - FAANG (4 years)
- Multiple high-impact projects
- multiple recognition and awards
- Hackathon wins and awards

Senior Engineer - PhonePe (just joined)


Extra Curricular
- YouTube channel 3k subs, content around breaking into Tech Industry (not active anymore)
- Published book 1000+ sales, distributed 3000+ free copies
- Mentored over 500+ students
- Mentorship sessions for underprivileged and government school students
- Was the head of Techno-Managerial Fest in Undergrad
- Managed a team of over 500+ people
- Handled finances worth 50L+ INR
- The event got significant Media attention

Gave GMAT Just today got 605

Very disappointed with the score
Do I have any chances of getting atleast an interview call with ISB?

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Hi Hrishi84,

with the kind of competition you will face at b-schools such as ISB, its simply not worth it to apply with a sub optimal GMAT score. Overall, your profile is great and I strongly suggest you retake GMAT - you have that one chance in a year, so make the best of it.
Even if you apply in a later application cycle, you will be good so long as you put your best foot forward (which in your case means a great application + 700+ score).
All the best to you!

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ISB Chances with a low GMAT 14 Aug 2024, 02:00
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Hi hrishi84
I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your experience at FAANG and Phonepe looks impressive, along with your ECs, amazing work out there. Now the bigger task is how to express these achievements to the Adcoms? For instance, you have mentioned mentoring over 500+ students, so you need to highlight how exactly you were able to help and how the students benefit, with statistics. On the work front, highlight important projects you undertook and their outcomes. Adcoms are interested in how you have impacted.

Looking at your GMAT score, I would recommend going up for a retake, see a 605 FE still stands at around 650 on the classic version, while the average for ISB is around 710-720. I wouldn’t say that with a 605 FE, ISB would be impossible, but honestly would be very difficult. Atleast try for something around 655.
Want to chat more about your profile and how to boost your chances? We can dive deeper if you share your CV.

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You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com
Good Luck!