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ISB Profile Evaluation 27 Jul 2025, 05:25
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Wanted a profile evaluation for ISB Round 1. Profile as follows:
M. 28. CFA Round 3 Cleared. Maths Honors. Kirorimal College (Delhi University). 10th 10 CGPA. 12th 94%. College 5.3 CGPA (Low as was busy with interships and founded a college cell, have proofs for same).

Started my career with an NBFC in credit underwriting and then worked in consulting for year and a half. For the last 4 years have been part of the founding team of a private credit fund managing Rs. 1000+ Crs. Where the fund has invested in 150+ companies and I have been engaged in leading 50+ individually. Promoted from Analyst to Associate, to senior associate to AVP in these 4 years. Current GMAT score of 655. Wanted to check what are the chances of ISB round 1 application given the low college CGPA and 655 Gmat score.
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ISB Profile Evaluation 27 Jul 2025, 13:34
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Wanted a profile evaluation for ISB Round 1. Profile as follows:
M. 28. CFA Round 3 Cleared. Maths Honors. Kirorimal College (Delhi University). 10th 10 CGPA. 12th 94%. College 5.3 CGPA (Low as was busy with interships and founded a college cell, have proofs for same).

Started my career with an NBFC in credit underwriting and then worked in consulting for year and a half. For the last 4 years have been part of the founding team of a private credit fund managing Rs. 1000+ Crs. Where the fund has invested in 150+ companies and I have been engaged in leading 50+ individually. Promoted from Analyst to Associate, to senior associate to AVP in these 4 years. Current GMAT score of 655. Wanted to check what are the chances of ISB round 1 application given the low college CGPA and 655 Gmat score.
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Dear Chinmaya47,

We believe you have an impressive profile. You have done well academically in your 10th and 12th and have gone a step further by clearing all three levels of the CFA, which clearly reflects your intent to upskill and take your career forward in a focused direction within finance.

While your college GPA is on the lower side, we believe that your initiative to pursue CFA later and build your career in a meaningful way more than makes up for it. Additionally, it seems likely that you will have strong stories from your college days around internships and founding the college cell, which can help present your journey in the right light. We do not see this as a major letdown for your application.

Your work experience is definitely differentiated compared to the more common applicant pool at ISB, especially those from IT or technology backgrounds. Your progression and the depth of responsibility you have taken up over the last few years in the private credit fund space will definitely play in your favour.

With a GMAT score of 655, you are in a good place. The score is close to the median and, when backed with a well-positioned application, can certainly work.

At Team FLY, we are a collective of ISB alumni dedicated to supporting prospective MBA applicants with profile positioning, essay reviews and interview preparation. We also post regular videos on application guidance on our YouTube channel, and our latest video on guidance regarding ISB admission essays can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HZPE97krOHo
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Hi Chinmaya47,

You have strong work experience that also showcases potential for leadership. Yes, the CGPA is very low and the GMAT is under the average; however, with a compelling set of essays that showcase your clarity with regard to your goals and focus on your strengths as a professional, you will have a decent chance of getting an interview call.

We encourage you to inquire with us so we can schedule a free strategy session for guiding you.

Thanks and all the best!

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Chinmaya47
Wanted a profile evaluation for ISB Round 1. Profile as follows:
M. 28. CFA Round 3 Cleared. Maths Honors. Kirorimal College (Delhi University). 10th 10 CGPA. 12th 94%. College 5.3 CGPA (Low as was busy with interships and founded a college cell, have proofs for same).

Started my career with an NBFC in credit underwriting and then worked in consulting for year and a half. For the last 4 years have been part of the founding team of a private credit fund managing Rs. 1000+ Crs. Where the fund has invested in 150+ companies and I have been engaged in leading 50+ individually. Promoted from Analyst to Associate, to senior associate to AVP in these 4 years. Current GMAT score of 655. Wanted to check what are the chances of ISB round 1 application given the low college CGPA and 655 Gmat score.
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