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Learn what truly sets the UC Riverside MBA apart and how it helps in your professional growth
ISB’s application portal is now live for its PGP class of 2021 (2020 intake).
The components of the application are pretty much the same as last year. After modifying the language of the essays in 2018 (for 2019 intake), ISB has retained the same set of essays. The key elements that ISB is looking for in you remain the same - diversity, differentiated skills, need for an MBA, etc. Here’s our take on the two essays,
Essay 1: There will be 900 students in the class of 2021. Why should you be one of them?
This is the classic ‘Why you’ essay wherein ISB gives you ample opportunities to demonstrate your skills and achievements albeit it has spelt out ‘diversity’ very clearly. Hence, a little more thought is required on what you construe as ‘diversity’. Apart from that, this one is similar to the ones asked in previous years with different use of words. For instance,
· 2013: Please make a strong case to differentiate yourself from an exceptional set of applicants applying for PGP
· 2012: If we were to admit one more student to the class of 2012, make a compelling argument as to why that student should be you?
· 2011: Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011.
These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data.
There should be two underlying themes in your essay:
· Your achievements highlighting your merit and differentiation or the diversity you bring to the class
· How would you contribute to the overall experience of your peers and ISB as a whole
Your ‘themes’ should be underpinned by concrete examples and the attributes highlighted in those. You should not mention more than 2-3 attributes so that you can articulate well within the world limit. These examples could be personal or professional, pick them based on overall impact your actions had. Also, remember that the areas covered in these essays complement other parts of your application.
[b]Essay 2: What will you be doing in 2025 and 2030? How will the ISB PGP programme help you to achieve these goals?
This is the ‘Why PGP’ or ‘Why MBA’ essay and ISB wants to know how it would enable you to achieve your goals. This essay should cover WHAT are your goals; HOW a PGP fits in the picture and WHY ISB is your choice. The space could be a challenge in this essay given there’s a lot to fit in.
You should start with your overall experience so far and career plans in the short and long term. Make sure to articulate the linkage between your past and the future you envision for yourself, i.e. why you want a particular career path. Also, try to be specific about the industry or role you target.
Then the focus should be on how a PGP from ISB fill the gaps between where you are and where you would like to be. This is your opportunity to showcase the research you’ve conducted on ISB. Avoid mentioning things such as world-class faculty and infrastructure, networking, etc. Instead, be specific - cover specific clubs, events and courses which would help your achieve your goals.
Overall, be specific and to the point. Remember, brevity is key!
Good luck!
Regards,
Team S4G
https://www.strategy4gmat.com | An ISB alumni venture | Ph: +91 7087234600
The components of the application are pretty much the same as last year. After modifying the language of the essays in 2018 (for 2019 intake), ISB has retained the same set of essays. The key elements that ISB is looking for in you remain the same - diversity, differentiated skills, need for an MBA, etc. Here’s our take on the two essays,
Essay 1: There will be 900 students in the class of 2021. Why should you be one of them?
This is the classic ‘Why you’ essay wherein ISB gives you ample opportunities to demonstrate your skills and achievements albeit it has spelt out ‘diversity’ very clearly. Hence, a little more thought is required on what you construe as ‘diversity’. Apart from that, this one is similar to the ones asked in previous years with different use of words. For instance,
· 2013: Please make a strong case to differentiate yourself from an exceptional set of applicants applying for PGP
· 2012: If we were to admit one more student to the class of 2012, make a compelling argument as to why that student should be you?
· 2011: Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011.
These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data.
There should be two underlying themes in your essay:
· Your achievements highlighting your merit and differentiation or the diversity you bring to the class
· How would you contribute to the overall experience of your peers and ISB as a whole
Your ‘themes’ should be underpinned by concrete examples and the attributes highlighted in those. You should not mention more than 2-3 attributes so that you can articulate well within the world limit. These examples could be personal or professional, pick them based on overall impact your actions had. Also, remember that the areas covered in these essays complement other parts of your application.
[b]Essay 2: What will you be doing in 2025 and 2030? How will the ISB PGP programme help you to achieve these goals?
This is the ‘Why PGP’ or ‘Why MBA’ essay and ISB wants to know how it would enable you to achieve your goals. This essay should cover WHAT are your goals; HOW a PGP fits in the picture and WHY ISB is your choice. The space could be a challenge in this essay given there’s a lot to fit in.
You should start with your overall experience so far and career plans in the short and long term. Make sure to articulate the linkage between your past and the future you envision for yourself, i.e. why you want a particular career path. Also, try to be specific about the industry or role you target.
Then the focus should be on how a PGP from ISB fill the gaps between where you are and where you would like to be. This is your opportunity to showcase the research you’ve conducted on ISB. Avoid mentioning things such as world-class faculty and infrastructure, networking, etc. Instead, be specific - cover specific clubs, events and courses which would help your achieve your goals.
Overall, be specific and to the point. Remember, brevity is key!
Good luck!
Regards,
Team S4G
https://www.strategy4gmat.com | An ISB alumni venture | Ph: +91 7087234600
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I'm seeing two different essays.
Meanings are the same, but wordings are different.
1) There will be 900 students in the class of 2021. Why should you be one of them?
2) What will you be doing in 2025 and 2030? How will the ISB PGP programme help you to achieve these goals?
Meanings are the same, but wordings are different.
1) There will be 900 students in the class of 2021. Why should you be one of them?
2) What will you be doing in 2025 and 2030? How will the ISB PGP programme help you to achieve these goals?
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Chethan92
Chethan92 the one you've posted is the correct set of essays.
Please refer to the official thread- https://gmatclub.com/forum/calling-all- ... l#p2291011
I've updated it there.
strategy4gmat1 Kindly verify, thank you.
