ISB Profile Evaluation '26 intake R3. pls help

Question

I am 24F, did engineering in Computer Science from good college. Wanted to apply in ISB Round 3 but got a low GMAT score.
Please help decide on should I continue with applying or not?

GMAT score(unofficial) - 595
Undergrad- 7.7 cgpa (77%)
12th- 91.2%

I have 1.4 yrs of experience at MBB (analytics role  ), then a gap of 3 months(had left my job) and then currently 11 months of experience a big reputed company.
By April '26 I will have total 2.6 yrs of experience.

Should I apply this time or wait for next year since there is little time left to improve my GMAT score till the R3 deadline.
Pls guide.
Thanks!

vineet6316 · Answer

I would suggest to let it pass for this time. Focus on your GMAT prep over the next 12 weeks to significantly boost your score (the more the better). Also work towards bettering your experience quality at your workplace through right projects and getting the right kind of exposure.

Aarya_San · Answer

Nothing new but just to add my two cents. Take a year off and work on your gmat. Ideally at least around ISB’s median of 675. This will give you atleast another year of exp by the time you apply and 1.5 years of exp by the time you join. The exp and the higher gmat plus an ex MBB role will add a lot more to your profile. Applying this year will only force you to write another essay for a reapplicant. 
You’re also quite early in, so don’t worry about FOMO, you are in a good spot, just a strong GMAT will really turn the tables in your favour.

On a side note, if GMAT is a little challenging, why not try the GRE. The relative difference in the exam style might give you an edge on one over the other. There are mocks you can give either third party or official that will give you a better idea of which exam suits your skills a little better and then double down on it.

I wish you the best!!

pintukr · Answer

You may wish to reatke the GMAT to imorove the chances. All the Best.

ISBeacon · Answer

Indeed. This GMAT score is unfortunately unlikely to take you places.
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Ashish

CrackAdmission · Answer

sskk29 ,

You should aim to increase your GMAT FE to >=645 and apply post that. If you can do this before the R3 deadline this year, great, else R1 next year.

Feel free to reach out in case you seek any guidance around your application.

Wishing you all the best!

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hi sskk29 , Focus on improving your score and applying next year. An added year of experience will further help your case. The next few months should be spent deliberating on the things you can do to improve your profile - whether it is getting leadership experience at work or beyond work or even taking up activities that help you build on your skill-set. In short, the next few months can be used to your advantage. We have an Indian-schools-only consulting option that may suit your requirement. Please leave an inquiry for a free strategy session; don't worry about enrollment etc; even if we are able to give you some good insights, we will be happy. https://www.expertsglobal.com/isb-admissions-consulting All the best! Experts' Global

CrackAdmission · Answer

sskk29 ,

Apply with a 645+ Score for R1 instead of wasting an attempt this time.

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