ISB Profile Eval

Question

Hi, I would appreciate a profile evaulation -
My details are-
10th- 10CGPA
12th- 89.4%
Btech in Computer Science - CGPA - 8.02
Graduated from PES University, Bangalore
Yet to write gmat.
Currently working in Philips Lightings as a Scrum Master. WorkExperience of 2 years in total
Intern at the same company for 6months.

IVYCRACKERS.COM · Answer

Hi! Your acads are pretty good. What's your post MBA goal? Your overall work experience is a bit less than the average, so it's important to understand more details about your roles & responsibilities, key initiatives you have taken, and the impact you made. A strong work experience will certainly give you an edge over other applicants in this pool. Lately we have seen that there are a lot of applicants in 2~4 years of work experience pool so you need to have some good work experience to stand out. It's all about how well you can portray the above mentioned pointers in your essays and then justify in your interviews.

Now for the same reasons (being a part of overreprsented pool) you should also target a GMAT of 675+ to make your profile standout.

We have 40+ mentors from ISB on our platform  IvyCrackers  and few of them are on ISB admissions interview panel. You can book a  complimentary 30-mins call  with us and one of the interview panelists will evaluate your profile in detail. In this call, we will delve deep into your profile, help you build an overall strategy for your ISB application, and answer any questions you have about ISB.

Suraj0184 · Answer

A high GMAT score will assist. Best of Luck.

ISBeacon · Answer

Reasonably decent profile  A_n_j_u , which can be made stronger by a very good GMAT score (665+).

You have not mentioned anything about your career goals, but that can wait for now. GMAT, and a  very  good one at that, should be your first  and only preference right now.

All the best!
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Ashish.

admitStreet · Answer

@A_n_j_u- Your undergrad pedigree and GPA are strong. The Philips brand helps too, but since your work-ex (2 years) is a bit on the lower side, I'd suggest aiming for a strong score (ideally 665+ GFE or a 327+ GRE) to increase your odds at ISB. Regards, Arvind Founder, admitStreet | Book a free 30-min consultation W: https://admitstreet.com | LinkedIn | E: consultingteam@admitstreet.com

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hello,  A_n_j_u

Based on your academic and professional background, you have a strong foundation for pursuing an MBA. Your educational achievements, including a 10th and 12th grade and a commendable CGPA  in B.Tech., reflect your consistency and capability.

With two years of experience at Philips Lighting, where you currently hold the role of Scrum Master and have previous internship experience, you've developed valuable skills in project management and agile methodologies. As you prepare to write the GMAT, achieving a competitive score will further enhance your MBA application. Given your background in Computer Science and experience in a multinational company, you may consider MBA programs that emphasize technology management or leadership.

Highlighting your achievements and the impact of your work at Philips Lighting will be crucial in your application essays and interviews. Ensure thorough preparation for the GMAT to align with the requirements of your target MBA programs. 
 
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 evaluation session with our experts  . We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools.

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  A_n_j_u ,

Thnks for your post.

You have strong academic credentials; however, your chances will really depend on how well you score on the GMAT and the strengths in your profile (you have not shared any details pertaining to professional achievements, leadership experience, and extra-curricular engagements).

Besides the above, it is imperative that you put forth a set of compelling essays that portray goals that sync well with your background.

All in all, your post does not have enough details; however, you may get in touch with us for a free profile evaluation session, if you feel the need for it.

All the best!

MBAGuide · Answer

Hi A_n_j_u For young applicants it is good to have a strong employer branding (in your case Samsung for example). But I am not able to understand your career growth progression in the last 2 years. The younger an applicant is in the admissions process, the higher the bar for the GMAT score to be considered impressive. But as long as the score remains balanced (high quant score) and the adcom really likes your profile, I would worry less. My advice for young ISB candidates When you have about 2-3 years of experience, you should think about and develop your “ISB marketing handle”, your unique selling proposition that can get you over the finish line. Your marketing handle is a pitch that the ISB adcom should remember long after they have skimmed over the other profiles. Not everyone at ISB has to be an outlier. If you are a young applicant with only 2-3 years of experience, try to show how you are different from other similar applicants because you were promoted early on, have deep industry knowledge, have worked in project management and crisis management, and have a mature overall perspective. WHAT MAKES YOU DISTINCTIVE? Pick 2-3 themes and structure your narrative outline around them. Here is an example from one of our successful ISB PGP applicants with exactly 2 years of work experience (not an EEO applicant) “I am a Supply Chain Analyst at < consulting company name> and have led supply chain consulting and analytics projects as a consultant with FMCG clients such as Unilever, Mars and Walmart (note: brand association). I have spent my free time extensively in my family’s agriculture business in an agri town in a 5-generation agricultural family, observing the operations of agricultural markets (mandis). But professionally, I have decided to start my journey in FMCG supply chain analytics space before building my business at the intersection of agriculture and technology...” The above statement is not a goals statement, but a solid guiding principle that helped the applicant build his entire essay around the above statement. If you do not apply this year and take a little more time to hone your profile, you could take on projects and professional opportunities that add a new dimension to your portfolio. If you failed to gain this insight earlier, profile enhancement would need to show as a take-off point on your career graph, depending on your goals. For example, in a strategic role in a start-up or in consulting where you gain hands-on experience of the building blocks of business, negotiate an international assignment, or take on a starter role in an industry you want to enter post-MBA. I believe there will be no shortage of opportunities for young and ambitious people. Feel free to reach out for a complimentary discussion to get more ideas. Best wishes Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer) Founder, MBAGuideConsulting LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/ | Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com

Goalisb · Answer

Hi,
 
 12th Grade: 89.4% - Very good score. 
 B.Tech in Computer Science with a CGPA of 8.02 - From PES University, a reputed institution.  
Your academic background is strong, which is beneficial for your MBA application.

Next, let's discuss your work experience:
 
 Position: Scrum Master at Philips Lighting 
 Duration: 2 years (plus 6 months as an intern)  
As a Scrum Master, you're likely involved in project management, team coordination, and agile methodologies.

Your work experience, is just on the threshold of eligibility (2 years), so you need to deep dive and assess whether you have ample leadership exposure and depth of work experience. If yes, go for it, but if your role would be substantially enhanced over the next few months (1 year or so), then its good to wait till then to apply to ISB or any other MBA program.

All the best!

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