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Thanks a lot for taking a look ISBeacon.

My scores in GMAT mocks were also between 680 - 710.

Could you please suggest a score range which would suit my profile.

Well, this being the case, a 710 is also definitely better than a 690.
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Hi all! Any suggestions on resources to prepare for ISB interview? I am specifically looking for reviews on Preppie.

Dear MeherAbhijeet,

Please find below our analysis of your profile.

GMAT Score: Below Average

Academics: Above average; a post grad gives you some advantage

Work Experience: Lower than average; 1.5 years while applying is on the lower side of the spectrum as far as ISB is concerned. While your SE Asia Consulting stint (assuming you were in the advisory practice at Accenture) demonstrates that you can perform in a multicultural environment and hence will be easily able to contribute to your cohort at ISB, the sheer low volume of experience combined with a low GMAT score hampers your chances. Also, I don’t see a tangible leadership stint in your professional career. You will need to spin up leadership stories.

Extra Curriculars: Above Average; maintaining a personal blog shows the creative side of your personality and the fact that you learnt a foreign language shows your commitment to the culture where you are working right now.

Overall, I would suggest you to bump your score by 20 points and then apply. Alternatively, you can gain 1 more year of experience and then apply with the same score.

I am an ISB alum, CO15, and have been guiding applicants in their admission journeys for last 6+ years. Feel free to set up a pro bono profile evaluation detailed session with me by signing up at https://www.crackadmission.com/contact-us/

Cheers and wish you all the very best !
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Hey MeherAbhijeet,

I hope you are doing well. You have a strong profile and stand a good chance of being competitive for admission to the Indian School of Business (ISB). Your academic achievements, including your high GPAs in both B.Tech and M.Tech, as well as your All India Rank in GATE, demonstrate your strong academic background. This will be viewed very positively by ISB. While your GMAT score of 690 is decent, it falls slightly below the average GMAT score at ISB. However, it's still within a competitive range, and your other strengths can compensate for this.

Although you have relatively less work experience than some applicants, your 1.5 years of work experience at Accenture, especially in the Tokyo office, is valuable. International experience can set you apart and bring diversity to the ISB classroom. Having a first-author research paper in an international machine learning conference is a significant accomplishment and demonstrates your academic and research capabilities.

Your achievements in Model United Nations (MUN), your language certification in Japanese, and your personal blog showcasing your interest in poetry and research analysis highlight your diverse interests and skills.

Given your relatively limited work experience, make sure to showcase the impact and achievements you've had during your time at Accenture. Focus on how your experiences have prepared you for an MBA and your future career goals. Be clear in your application about your post-MBA career goals and how an MBA from ISB will help you achieve them. Connect your past experiences and skills to your future plans.

Overall, you have a competitive profile for ISB, and you should certainly consider applying. ISB values diversity, and your international work experience and academic accomplishments can set you apart. Make sure to craft compelling essays and secure strong letters of recommendation to strengthen your application. Highlight how you will contribute to the ISB community and how their program aligns with your goals. With a well-rounded application and strong interview performance, you have a good chance of being admitted to ISB.

Good luck with your application!

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Hello munindra95,

I hope you are doing well. Your profile appears strong and well-rounded, and you have made significant accomplishments in your career and academic pursuits. You have a solid academic foundation, including a respectable GMAT score of 730 and a GATE All India Rank of 90. Your performance in the 10th and 12th grades also demonstrates consistency.

Your extensive work experience of 7 years and 1 month at IOCL, particularly in operations management, is a significant asset. Managing a team of 35 subordinates, coordinating a successful plant shutdown, providing cost-saving suggestions, and commissioning a significant project demonstrate leadership and impact in your role. Your experience in the energy sector aligns well with your short-term goal of becoming a consultant in the field of energy and sustainable development. Your achievements and responsibilities at IOCL showcase your expertise in this domain.

Your participation in lawn tennis tournaments, your role as a marketing executive at your college's technical fest, and your quiz win indicate your involvement in extracurricular activities and leadership capabilities. Publishing articles in small journals during college and presenting a paper on plastic waste conversion into liquid fuel demonstrate your academic engagement and problem-solving skills.

It's worth addressing why your previous application with a 700 GMAT score was rejected. Consider what feedback, if any, you received and how you can strengthen your application this time around. Be sure to articulate your career goals clearly in your application, especially how an MBA from ISB will help you achieve your short-term goal of becoming a consultant in the field of energy and sustainable development.

Overall, your profile looks competitive for ISB's MBA program. To increase your chances of admission, focus on crafting compelling essays that showcase your unique experiences, achievements, and how you'll contribute to the ISB community. Additionally, strong letters of recommendation highlighting your strengths can bolster your application. Make sure to address any shortcomings from your previous application and emphasize how you've grown and improved since then.

Good luck with your application!

We offer a limited number of complimentary profile evaluations each week. We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools. In this call, the experts will try to dig out your USP for top B-schools and provide you with honest feedback on your profile and chances to your target schools.

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👋 Hey MeherAbhijeet,

Here is a detailed profile evaluation for you!

Academic Achievements: Your M.Tech from IIT Guwahati with a CGPA of 9.32 stands out distinctly, especially with a focus on trending fields like Machine Learning. 🤖 Your B.Tech grades and the stellar ranks in school and GATE underline academic excellence.

Professional Exposure: Working at Accenture's Tokyo office affords international experience which is a boon for many global MBA programs. 🌏

Extracurricular & Achievements: Your research paper in an international ML conference is a rare feather in the cap of MBA aspirants. 📄 Coupled with your linguistic skills in Japanese 🇯🇵 and poetic pursuits, it paints the picture of a holistic individual.

School Recommendations:

🌟 Dream: ISB, Duke Fuqua, Michigan Ross
🔵 Competitive: ESSEC, ESCP, Imperial
🟢 Safe: IESEG, Edinburgh, Manchester

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Hello Experts: Please evaluate my profile below:

I plan to apply to INSEAD, ISB, HEC Paris. Open to other schools too.
GMAT: 700
Q 49, V35, IR 5

(Total 51 months by July 2024)

Age: 27 M
Professional Summary:
Job 1 : Mechanical Engineer in Dubai (UAE): Voltas Limited (Construction) (July 2019-Oct-2020) 15 months
Roles: Project Bidding, Budgeting, Tendering and Estimation

6 month buffer in moving back to India to find jobs in Covid.

Job 2: Consultant (EY) (July 2021)-Present
Engagement 1: Handling the merger of 7 Indian subsidiaries of Tata Steel.
Engagement 2: Handling SAP Projects for a Fortune 500 client (Tata Steel) and its subsidiaries across India/Canada/SE Asia/Europe. (I started as an Analyst and got two promotions within 18 months. (36 months experience in this job by July '2024).
A total of 51 months of work experience by July 2024.

Extra Curriculars in Undergrad
1. Leader (AIESEC)- Partnered with local orgs and helped them raise projects which were worked upon by foreign interns. This helped companies increase their cultural diversity. Projects raised were worth ($20000+)
We organized events themed around the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
(Youth Speak Forum-A common platform for college students to interact with industry titans.)
Baalkalakar-Fun day out for kids from local orphanages.

2. Team Lead-ISHRAE-We won a grant ($1500) to design an environment friendly cooling system and created a working prototype. This was from among a team of 100+ teams that applied for the grant throughout the country.

Extra Curriculars in my current job:
EY-Foundation - Mentoring students from underprivileged backgrounds in deciding their future action plans by understanding their inclinations towards various disciplines (Science and Commerce).
Toastmasters International:- Was part of this club while working in Dubai. I do engage with local entities (India) as a part time member.

Educational Summary
Undergrad: Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering (2015-19) from a tier 1 college in India. CGPA 7.96; GPA 3.33. (KIIT Bhubaneswar)
10th (ICSE)-86%
12th (ICSE)-79% (Science)

Post MBA Goals:
Get into the bigger consulting firms (McKinsey, BCG, BAIN, L.E.K..) open to generalist roles initially to get an idea of the market.
I look forward to transitioning into senior strategy consulting roles. Operations interest me too.

Hi scrantonstrangler,

Overall profile looks good. Here's my assessment of the 3 elements,

Acads/GMAT Undergrad scores are average to above average range. Gmat is fine for the level of experience you have. The question is- is this your best shot and if not, can you improve by another 10-30 points? It'll go a long way in further enhancing your candidature. You can work on your application in parallel. 700 is absolutely worth a shot either way.

Work-ex and goals This is your strong suite. Especially the EY experience. There's a lot you can talk about in the application through your experiences managing large projects. Few ISB alums have been a part of similar roles in the past so in a way, it is a post-MBA role already. Hence, the goals discussion would be very important. In general, MBBs will recruit every one at the same level (e.g. JA at McK) regardless of the relevance of their experience but the growth path might be slightly accelerated for you if you continue in say, the Metals & Mining practice there. My recommendation would be to show that you want to grow in a similar area given your experience.

Extra-curricular you've continued to do your bit after college as well and that's a good thing. You can directly link your experience to the Net Impact Club and Toastmaster's at ISB.

All the best! Feel free to reach out if you have any queries.

Cheers,
Manan
Co-founder, S4G | ISB Alum
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mananpuri/
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Hi munindra95,

Your chances of receiving an interview invite are high due to -
1. Consistently good academic track record and well-recognized UG college.
2. Above average GMAT score; improvement shown as a reapplicant
3. Well-rounded personality- extra-curriculars + work experience

Obviously, lot depends on your essays and articulating your improvements as a reapplicant.

On the interview preparation, we've noticed a common challenge with lot of applicants: even post submitting their applications, many struggle with interview questions and lack a clear plan for preparation. Therefore, we suggest you first start by jotting down a comprehensive set of relevant Qs. Introspect and identify key points that you would want to highlight as answers to these Qs. Once you have an idea of key points, participate in multiple mock interview sessions to fine-tune your answers.

We help applicants with the end-to-end interview preparation process (including mock interview sessions). For more information, kindly connect with us for a 15-minute free session through- https://calendly.com/reachusfly/15min/

All the best and hope this helps. We are a bunch of ISB alums who help potential ISB candidates with profile positioning, essay reviews and interview preparation.

With warm regards,
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Hello scrantonstrangler

You have a pretty balanced profile.
Academic Potential (past scores are decent, though GMAT is just shade below the average of the class), Work experience is strong (good potential for story telling with interesting career progress and achievements along with some international exposure), Diversity is helped by your extracurricular activities and industry (make sure you prove in your essays how these extracurricular activities will help you add value the experience of your batchmates inside and outside the classroom). Career goals is the only place where you need to pick a direction- Operations is vastly different from Management Consulting. Also, research a bit more on the career choice (wrt to Consulting)- what thata career entails, what is needed to get in (for example some companies look at high GMAT scores also). Operations of course is an organic choice (but only if you want to do it) and you should pick a single direction (for essays/interviews at least) to present a leader with clarity of thought.

Best
Varun
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👋 Hey scrantonstrangler,

Here is a detailed profile evaluation for you!

Holistic Experience: The shift from engineering in Dubai to consulting at EY is impactful 🔍. Successfully merging 7 Tata Steel subsidiaries and driving 10% savings showcases adaptability and prowess 📈.

Fast-Track Growth: Rapid promotions at EY in 18 months signal professional excellence 🚀.

Extracurriculars: Leadership in AIESEC, raising $20,000+ 🤝 and the eco-friendly cooling project at ISHRAE, are testament to your proactive nature 🍃.

School Suggestions:
➡️ Dream: INSEAD, HEC Paris, Wharton, ISB, UCLA 🌟
➡️ Competitive: Duke, NYU Stern, USC Marshall 🏆
➡️ Safe: Foster, Sunny Buffalo, University of Illinois 🛡️

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Hello MeherAbhijeet,

Thanks for writing in.

The CGPA is excellent and the international experience will prove to be a value-adding talking point. The extra-curricular activities also look in good shape; if you are able to weave your strengths into a compelling narrative, you will have a decent shot at bagging an interview call.

Having said the above, considering you will be applying in Round 2, we feel like you can give one more shot at taking the GMAT; frankly, there will be nothing to lose and a better score will only help boost your chances.

Hope this helps.

All the best!
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Hi All,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB Co'25.

My Profile:

Age: 25 yr
Work Ex. (as of April 08th, 2024) : 3 years 7 months
GMAT Score : 680 (V38 Q46 IR 8 AWA 5.0)
Educational Qualifications:
1. S.S.C: secured 95.00% (all subjects) from CISCE in 2014 (rank - 1/200)
2. H.S.C: secured 95.60% (all subjects) from Science stream from CBSE in 2016 (rank - 2/500)
3. Graduation: Completed B.Tech in Electronics and Comm. Engg. from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with 88.1% (rank - 3/110)

Work Experience:
1. Working as a Data Analyst (primarily - product, finance & growth) in an Indian wealth-tech unicorn startup since 18 months now.
2. Worked as an business analyst in ZS Associates for 16 months.
3. Interned at General Electric as a Sales and Marketing Associate for 3 months.
4. Interned as a Research Associate in IIT Roorkee for 2 months

Extra Curricular/Achievements:
1. Launched the official international relations website for better international outreach and perception which subsequently led to a better PI score in the NIRF rankings
2. Coordinated the socio-cultural fest of college with a footfall of around 15,000 and a budget of over half a crore in INR
3. Part of a number of CSR activities in college for the emancipation of orphaned children
4. Winner of a number of inter-school quiz competitions
5. Other administrative posts in college - student member of curriculum updation of electronics department, head of student society of department
6. Awarded the point one percentile certificate by the then Education Minister of India for securing full marks (100) in Mathematics in the 2016 CBSE 12th Board Exam

About Me:
I am a very curious and empathetic person, who loves meeting new people. I have always been good at academics. In college, I had an excellent GPA of 8.81 with multiple PoRs at a university level and at a department level. In 2020, I got an admit to IIM Indore, but I rejected it because I wasn't sure why I wanted to pursue an MBA. In 2021, I took a risk and switched from a stable multi-national consulting company to an Indian startup in the crypto space, in order to work in a fast-paced environment and gain product-business experience.

I love playing the guitar, and as a former quizzer I read the newspaper everyday.

Career Goals:
My short-term goal is to gain relevant experience in product and business. My long term goal is to start a company of my own. For me, the two major reasons for pursuing an MBA are - better exposure, and stronger network.

Any helpful advice or do's and don'ts are totally welcome.

Thanks in advance.

Quant score of 46 on GMAT corresponds to 50th percentile austin316.

Your brilliant academic credentials deserve a significantly better GMAT score.

So, don't sell yourself short. Reattempt GMAT and apply with a 710+ score.

All the best.
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👋 Hey austin316,

Here is a detailed profile evaluation for you!

Strengths:
➡️ Outstanding Academics: Having 88.1% in undergrad and that too from a brand like IIT Dhanbad 🎓, with remarkable achievements like ranking #3 gives your profile a significant advantage over other applicants.
➡️ Prestigious Work Experience: Roles in data and business analysis 💼 at a unicorn start-up and at ZS Associates, coupled with internships at giants like General Electric 🌐.
➡️ Extracurricular Excellence: Leadership roles 🚀 in coordinating large-scale events, administrative contributions in curriculum updates, and impactful CSR activities 👫.
➡️ Clear Vision: Articulated short-term and long-term goals 🎯, highlighting the importance of an MBA for exposure and networking.

Areas for Enhancement:
➡️ GMAT Score: While your 680 is decent, we can still target some of the good schools as GMAT is just 1/4th of your application. But we need to create a compelling application showcasing all your achievements.
➡️ Expand on Achievements: Elaborate on the impact of your work at the unicorn startup and ZS Associates, quantifying results where possible 📈.

Suggestions:
➡️ Narrative Focus: Emphasize your growth journey from a multi-national consulting firm to a dynamic crypto start-up and how an MBA from ISB will be instrumental in your entrepreneurial aspirations 🌱.
➡️ Connect Your Profile: Relate your empathy 🤗 and curiosity with your experience, and how these traits will contribute to ISB's diverse cohort.

Target Schools:
➡️ Dream: ISB, IIM A PGPX, Nanyang MBA, IIM L PGPWE, IIM Bangalore EPGP, IIM-C MBAEx

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Hello austin316,

Thanks for writing in.

You have a strong academic background and your professional experience is both diverse and meaningful. ZS will be a good brand to showcase and the start-up experience will help you add a number of talking points to your essays.

We see two areas of improvement:
-Goals: You need to be more specific about what you want; "gaining experience in product and business" does not sound very focused. The long-term goal also needs to say more (and, if you are looking at starting your own business, you need to have some sort of clarity about it).

-GMAT: Your existing GMAT score does not do justice to your overall case; with the ISB R2 in December, you do have some time to improve your score; a score in excess of 710 on the GMAT will give you a good chance of bagging an interview call; needless to say, the higher the score the better it is going to be for you.

Should you wish to discuss your prospects in detail, please feel free to get in touch with us for a profile evaluation session.

All the best!
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Hi there,
Could you please review my profile, I am planning to apply to IIM A PGPX, IIM B EPGP, IIM C PGPX, and ISB

Below is my profile:

10th- 8.4 cgpa
12th- 80%
Grad.- B.com hons. 72% (top 10 percentile in batch)

GMAT- 650 Q45 V34 IR5 AWA5

Work experience:
1) plant manager- Indian manufacturing firm. 1.5 years

2) Assistant Accountant(Indian FMCG co.)-
Joined as a book keeper, and after 5 months I was managing several projects like: Dealing with Indian army(sale of grains), dealt with executives of Parle, Britannia, Marico etc.

3) American express: Joined as lead analyst, in 1 year promoted to Sr. Lead analyst. Handling a portfolio as process owner of 1 billion USD worth of chargeouts. Received several rewards and have certificates as a proof.

Extracurriculars: Part of Amex learning and development initiatives and representative of my whole department.
Volunteered as teaching faculty with Bodhi tree foundation and taught many kids from different parts of India.

Retook GMAT but somehow got 620 Q48 V27 IR7. Canceled it.

So applying with 650 score.

Your thoughts??

Thanks.

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Hello austin316,

I hope you are doing good. Your profile for the ISB Class of 2025 is strong in many aspects, and you have a good chance of securing admission. Your consistently high academic performance, including your ranks in SSC, HSC, and your GPA at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, reflects your strong academic foundation, which is highly valued by top business schools. While a GMAT score of 680 is decent, it's slightly below the average GMAT score at ISB. You may want to consider retaking the GMAT to improve your score if you have the time and resources to do so

Your work experience, particularly in data analysis for a unicorn startup and as a business analyst at ZS Associates, demonstrates a strong foundation in business and analytics. This diverse experience will be valuable in the MBA classroom. Emphasize the impact you made in your roles as a Data Analyst and Business Analyst. Highlight leadership experiences, particularly if you've led teams or projects that had a significant impact on your organization. Given your switch from a multinational consulting company to a startup in the crypto space, emphasize how this transition broadened your perspective and skills.

Your involvement in launching a website for international relations, organizing a large college fest, and participating in CSR activities showcase leadership and teamwork skills. Your achievements in inter-school quiz competitions and the point one percentile certificate are additional assets. Your career goals are clear and aligned with the MBA program's objectives. Your desire for better exposure and a stronger network are valid reasons for pursuing an MBA, and these goals can be highlighted in your application essays. Explain how you have utilized your networking skills and connections in your current role and how you plan to leverage the ISB network.

While you have strong extracurricular involvement, ensure that you convey the depth and impact of your activities in your application essays. Your interests in playing the guitar and reading the newspaper daily can add a personal touch to your application, showcasing your well-rounded personality.

Overall, with a strong application that effectively communicates your achievements, career goals, and why ISB is the right fit for you, you stand a good chance of gaining admission to the ISB Class of 2025. Be sure to invest time crafting your essays and preparing for interviews, as these elements are crucial in the selection process.

Good luck with your application!

We offer a limited number of complimentary profile evaluations each week . We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools. In this call, the experts will try to dig out your USP for top B-schools and provide you with honest feedback on your profile and chances to your target schools.

Feel free to schedule a free profile evaluation call with us to discuss your profile better and give a fair evaluation of your chances of admission to top Business schools.

Neha Hadke
Strategy Manager
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Email: neha@mbaandbeyond.com
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