ISB Early Entry Option (EEO), profile evaluations

Question

Hi,
I would like to know my chances for Early Entry Option (EEO) at ISB.

10th - 8.6 CGPA (86%) (CBSE)
12th - 79.2 % (CBSE)
Graduation - Electronics (Instrumentation & Control), Thapar Univerisity Patiala, 6.6 CGPA (66%)
Work Ex - 6 Months internship + 12 Month Work Ex (as on 31-06-2020), both at Deloitte as a Data Analyst (Tax)
GMAT Score - 700

NO GAP YEARS during schooling, college or job. 3 backlogs during undergraduation (cleared at first attempt after re-appearing).

Extra-Curricular -
1. More than 20 medal positions at inter-school and inter/intra university level competitions. (Athletics and Football)
2. Regional level participant at CBSE Clusters (Athletics)
3. Social work experience from 3rd standard till college. (Around 5-7 Social Work certificates)
4. Various positions held at University level (Finance Head, Marketing Head of various university-level societies)
5. Planning to start a tree plantation company (NGO/StartUp) to improve my social work experience (Please post your suggestions on this idea)

If not in EEO, do I stand a chance in the normal entry after a work experience of 4-5 years at other big firms like Amazon, JP Morgan etc?

Thankyou so much for your help in advance

Nishkum · Answer

Not sure how you feel that a year experience in your company is better than other companies which you mentioned. Do you deduce that these giant companies do not have ‘nice’ projects...good luck.

P.S - I do not work for any of the aforementioned companies.

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2prex · Answer

Sorry for generalizing Wipro and TCS, actually all my friends who work at these companies are bentched for the last 1 year, that's why I mentioned I'm working on a project and not bentched like employees at other firms. PS. I've removed that remark,

Nishkum · Answer

All good mate ???

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GyanOne · Answer

Hi  2prex

Looks decent overall. A 700 GMAT will hold you in good stead, and Deloitte is of course a top employer. 
- Your XII marks and college marks are on the slightly lower side. The backlogs may not make that much of a difference unless you put in an extra year at Thapar. 
- ECA is quite decent. The tree plantation company is not really needed for MBA admissions, but do it anyway if you are passionate about the idea. 
- Your work as a data analyst in the Tax division of Deloitte seems quite interesting. Please provide more details around that.

Nipungupta9081 · Answer

21 , Male , Indian

GMAT : To be taken , target is 720
CGPA : 8.4 / 10 ( No gaps/ dead backlogs )
Undergraduate Degree : B.com ( H )
Work Exp. : ZERO - Graduated this year only.

Interships :
1. Big Data Analytics with a firm which is in partner with IBM. - 2 Months
2. Digital Marketing for a company partner with Google. Crazy Insights for their portals during Lockdown in India , which generated sales for them. ( 2 months )
3. Content Writing for a Website and helping them with SEO ( still enrolled and probably for 4 months now )
4. Outlook India - Marketing and Sales internship.

Social Work

1. Taught underprivileged kids under NGO UDAAN for their UDAAN Gurukul Project.
2. Child Rights and You ( CRY ) , Online Internship for 3 months ( October - December 2020 ).

Courses/Others :

Some are still pending but will complete them by December end.

I have done courses from Coursera with 90%+ marks like -:

1. How to Finance and Grow your start-up without a VC. - University of London.
2. Introduction to Blockchain Technologies - INSEAD
3. Customer Analytics - University of Pennsylvania
4. What is Social - Northwestern University
5. Financial Markets - Yale University
6. Introduction to Psychology - Yale University

Languages - French , Hindi , English.

Experiences - Work as a freelance content writer ( i have a blog of my own ).

Extracurricular - Headed a new committee in my college but soon after Covid hit and lockdown happened in India
so i don't know if i can add this.

Evaluations are welcome. Thanks.

Sherlockgun · Answer

I shared my interview experience in the article
https://https://gmatclub.com/chat. ... 1b91052a80

Sharing it to help fellow applicants. Reach out to me if you need any help with the application. Please share the article with folks applying to ISB.

hemanthreddynaini · Answer

Hi ,

Please help with profile evaluation

Gmat- 720
ENGINNERING-6.4/10
12th-89.3%
10th-8.8/10

Work experinence-
Founder of a Startup (2017) in Augmented and Virtual reality in Real estate & Architecture.
our company idea started in ISB-TEP Program and also worked as Technology for the same program next year.
One of Top 16 teams across the World Invited to the Global Demo Day by Angel Hack.
Presented at AngelHack’s Global Demo Day at San Francisco.
Top 30 startups in India by AICTE.
We are incubated at T-Hub ( Hyderabad).

Projects
1. Virtual tour for Devi sea food(Sea food exports company)
2. Virtual Tours created for T-Hub Phase 1 and Phase 2 (In progress)
3. Augmented Reality walk through for CRPF

Extracurriculars

1. Vice chairperson for Robotics Club in my college 
2. Involved in helping Aditya mehta foundation(helping Para Atheletes) to raise funds for their new building.

Nika4435 · Answer

Oh cool

GyanOne · Answer

Hi Hemanth

You have a good profile, and a strong GMAT score of 720. As an entrepreneur who is already engaging with ISB, you will be valued as a PGP applicant too. The important aspect in your profile will be showcasing relevant post-PGP goals, and the need for an MBA. Simply stating future growth for your startup may not be enough. Other than that, with a decent application, your chances should be quite good.

prodex · Answer

Hi everyone,

Please help me evaluate my profile

Dual Degree(Btech+Mtech) from IIT- 7.9/10.0
12th(CBSE) - 89%
10th(CBSE) - 10.0/10.0

Work experience:
1. 2 months - internship in analytics with Swiggy.
2. 2 months - internship in analytics with OYO
3. 10 months experience in product management at a leading Edtech startup.

ECA:
1. 5 medals in inter-college events.
2. Club secretary
3. Council(collection of clubs) secretary
4. Organised several social awareness events while being the club secretary.

Also, What GMAT score should I target?

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GyanOne · Answer

Hi  prodex

Aim for a 700+ in general, and of course the higher the better. As you would be on the lower side of experience when you apply, the GMAT can be a good way to differentiate. Scores of 720+ are not uncommon for EEO applicants.

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello hemanthreddynaini , With your GMAT score and entrepreneurial experience, we see you have a good chance, provided you are able to present both your achievements and future goals through a set of compelling essays.

Considering you have not spoken about your career goals in your post, we are not in a position to comment on the same. All the best!

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  prodex ,

Thanks for writing in.

While no score can guarantee an admit, you must aim for a score upwards of 710; the higher, the better (especially if you have an average GPA as the GMAT score may help compensate for the same to some extent).

All the best!

IGIG · Answer

Hi,

Could you please help me with GMAT code for ISB EEO.I am unable to find it on the website. Please share the link.

Thanks,

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ISBeacon · Answer

Which IIT did you graduate from?

You should target 700+  prodex .

accessdenied2 · Answer

Hi everyone,

I would like to know my chances for ISB EEO call. Please help me evaluate my profile.

23, Female

Academics : 
Class X : 10 CGPA 
Class XII : 92% 
Undergraduation : B.Tech in Computer Science and Engineering from VIT, Vellore
Undergrad CGPA : 9.24 
GRE : Yet to take, targeting 325 ( Taking GRE not GMAT, is it a disadvantage? )

Work Experience: 
1 month Tech Summer Internship at Accenture during undergrad
Currently a Technology Analyst/Application Developer at Citibank, working in Risk and Compliance Management team - 15 months of experience while applying for EEO

Achievements: 
Academic Award - VIT Merit Scholarship Recipient for Academic Performance 3 years in a row
Best poster Award in college for Animal Cruelty and Prevention awareness. 
Professional Award- Citi gratitude award for successful implementation and delivery of a complicated project

Extracurricular : 
Executive member of VIT Student Council 
Member of a startup club in college , helped organize various startup events and competitions
Member of a NGO club in college ,organized various social awareness events and taught English/Math to underprivileged children of orphanages near Vellore area
Worked in Publicity and Marketing team for VIT's cultural fest
During COVID, 2-3 volunteering experiences at ground level

WLGUY007 · Answer

Achievements:
Academic Award - VIT Merit Scholarship Recipient for Academic Performance 3 years in a row
Best poster Award in college for Animal Cruelty and Prevention awareness.
Professional Award- Citi gratitude award for successful implementation and delivery of a complicated project

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Did u mention clearly what complicated project youbworked on and handled successfully?
Be clear on that and if it comes to interview talk about the different difficult situations you tackeled at that scenario.

Extracurricular :
Executive member of VIT Student Council
Member of a startup club in college , helped organize various startup events and competitions
Member of a NGO club in college ,organized various social awareness events and taught English/Math to underprivileged children of orphanages near Vellore area
Worked in Publicity and Marketing team for VIT's cultural fest
During COVID, 2-3 volunteering experiences at ground level

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Volunteer exp - well can't comment until u share what you did , how u did and what was the final outcome or result that gave you satisfaction.
If it indeed gave one....was it just to fill the gaps in cv? Or tick the mark ? No disrespect just whenever the work ex is less and its about EEO - THEY Might scrutinize u guys more.
So think, retrospect more on it and have answers ready

Coming up to other aspects of the profile 
All seems to be good fit for the school(isb) 
Showcase your work exp in detail , showcase the initiative that u must have been carrying forward in your recent or current role, citibank is great brand to have👍
I would say -
Just be ready for the interview coz thats gonna be a make it or break it part .

GMAT or GRE - no difference no pro or con there so don't worry.
Personal preference is what is easier for u...
For me it was gmat ...for u it might be gre.

Just understand that GRE or GMAT is just one aspect the overall profile and interview , work ex so far and extra curriculars are a packaged deal ...so all the best.

PS-
Not a consultant just giy who got in at isb with regular admit bt decided for abroad mba👍👍☺️

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ckapila245 · Answer

How did it go mate ?
Did you end up applying ?

Bgd · Answer

I'm from India,
Class 10 - 10 CGPA
Class 12- 84.2% 
Undergrad- BBA (General) Grade 7.92/10( Top 10% of Batch), Public University NAAC- A Accredited, Currently pursuing a Post Grad diploma in Finance from same univ, if that may add value.
GMAT- Yet to appear, Appearing CFA level 1 before Fall 22.
Work ex-
Internship 1 : Sales & Marketing in a Startup( Edtech)
Internship 2: Finance at Fortune 500 Manufacturing Company
Work ex : Operations Analyst at a global top 3 Market Research & Analytics Firm- NielsenIQ( 5 Months)

Post Masters Goal- 1)Consulting
2) PE (Finance)
Please let me know what may be my chances & where can I improve to stand better.
I understand that work ex might not be very well aligned to that but I'm adding CFA,and some corporate finance internships soon.

I'll be grateful for any other solutions & advise on my profile & if I should also apply any other schools in EU/UK & even US for their MiM or MS Finance programs to boost my chances of making into M&A IB/PE.

Thanks for your support!

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