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Re: ISB Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation
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11 Jul 2017, 23:56
11 Jul 2017, 23:56
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Varun2708 wrote:
Hi All,
I am a software IT professional with a B.tech degree and will complete 4 years in the industry in August 2017. I have worked in Cognizant for this entire period and had the opportunity to work in onsite, Zurich, for four months and have led and delivered few projects since then.. The stay there was quite successful and i received a lot of appreciation for the same.
I got my first promotion in August 2014 and was promoted again in April 2016. My last two ratings have also been first.
I have been involved in sports(Cricket, table tennis, badminton and volleyball) and cultural activities since college days and have even led few sports and event teams during this period and won few awards as well.
I plan to take GMAT in September this year.
My academics :
10th : 92.8 %
12th : 92.75 %
B.Tech : 8.63
Kindly evaluate my profile and suggest the score I should target to get into ISB?
Regards,
Varun
I am a software IT professional with a B.tech degree and will complete 4 years in the industry in August 2017. I have worked in Cognizant for this entire period and had the opportunity to work in onsite, Zurich, for four months and have led and delivered few projects since then.. The stay there was quite successful and i received a lot of appreciation for the same.
I got my first promotion in August 2014 and was promoted again in April 2016. My last two ratings have also been first.
I have been involved in sports(Cricket, table tennis, badminton and volleyball) and cultural activities since college days and have even led few sports and event teams during this period and won few awards as well.
I plan to take GMAT in September this year.
My academics :
10th : 92.8 %
12th : 92.75 %
B.Tech : 8.63
Kindly evaluate my profile and suggest the score I should target to get into ISB?
Regards,
Varun
Hi Varun2708,
The good news is that you’ve been doing very well work at work. Cognizant is a decent brand. International experience helps too. Academically you’ve had a good track record and a GMAT of 700-710 should be okay.
However, it would be good to remember that the IT pool is the most competitive pool at ISB. Moreover, ISB looks at academics, work-experience and extracurriculars in totality. You seem to be on the weaker footing for extra-curriculars. (The ones from college may seem a little outdated)
Therefore, as next steps, you should focus your application on how do you go from a good profile to a spectacular one, to beat the competition. An application with good and impactful essays will help you move closer to your target.
Feel free to reach out for a discussion.
Re: ISB Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation
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12 Jul 2017, 00:16
12 Jul 2017, 00:16
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lincy93 wrote:
Hi All,
I am presently working as a Software professional and below are my details. Please evaluate my profile:
1- For the past two years I was working for Deloitte Consulting.
2- Presently working for a start up as a Team lead.
Work Experience:
Two years as an Abap developer in Deloitte. Got many appreciation and awards during my tenure in Deloitte.
I was also the thread lead of one of their initiative.
Presently working as a team lead in one of the start ups where we have successfully implemented the GST.
By November I will be having 3 years of work experience.
Academics:
10th-93%
12th-84%
Undergrad: 80%
Extra-curricular activities;
1-A professional Odissi Dancer. I have done my PG in odissi.
2-A Lalit Kala academy winner for painting.
3- I am associated with a NGO, where I take Toefl classes for the students who aspire to study abroad.
4-I was the cultural secretary in my college. I had successfully organized many national and International events(IYF-Indian Youth festival).
5-I had also organized a Blood donation camp for around 10K people.
6-I was also the cultural event lead during my tenure in Deloitte.
I am going to take my GMAT next week.
So please let me know if my profile can match up to the class profile of an ISB grad.
Best
Sudeshna Mohanty
I am presently working as a Software professional and below are my details. Please evaluate my profile:
1- For the past two years I was working for Deloitte Consulting.
2- Presently working for a start up as a Team lead.
Work Experience:
Two years as an Abap developer in Deloitte. Got many appreciation and awards during my tenure in Deloitte.
I was also the thread lead of one of their initiative.
Presently working as a team lead in one of the start ups where we have successfully implemented the GST.
By November I will be having 3 years of work experience.
Academics:
10th-93%
12th-84%
Undergrad: 80%
Extra-curricular activities;
1-A professional Odissi Dancer. I have done my PG in odissi.
2-A Lalit Kala academy winner for painting.
3- I am associated with a NGO, where I take Toefl classes for the students who aspire to study abroad.
4-I was the cultural secretary in my college. I had successfully organized many national and International events(IYF-Indian Youth festival).
5-I had also organized a Blood donation camp for around 10K people.
6-I was also the cultural event lead during my tenure in Deloitte.
I am going to take my GMAT next week.
So please let me know if my profile can match up to the class profile of an ISB grad.
Best
Sudeshna Mohanty
Hi lincy93,
A truly well-rounded profile!
Professionally you've done well. Deloitte is a good brand on the CV. The start-up experience helps too. Instances of leading team always make good application stories! Academically, you're on good footing too. Cherry on the cake are your extra-curriculars! We don't see a mention of goals, but please make sure that they are in line with your strengths, so that you can knit a solid MBA story!
It is now the time to hit the ball of the park with GMAT. A score of 700 should keep you safe (better to keep near the class average), and anywhere in the vicinity should be good too.
Do reach out post your GMAT, you do have a good chance at ISB.n Well-articulated essays that link your achievements to your goals will see you through.
Re: ISB Profile Evaluation - Tools for B-School Profile Evaluation
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12 Jul 2017, 02:26
12 Jul 2017, 02:26
Expert Reply
lincy93 wrote:
Hi All,
I am presently working as a Software professional and below are my details. Please evaluate my profile:
1- For the past two years I was working for Deloitte Consulting.
2- Presently working for a start up as a Team lead.
Work Experience:
Two years as an Abap developer in Deloitte. Got many appreciation and awards during my tenure in Deloitte.
I was also the thread lead of one of their initiative.
Presently working as a team lead in one of the start ups where we have successfully implemented the GST.
By November I will be having 3 years of work experience.
Academics:
10th-93%
12th-84%
Undergrad: 80%
Extra-curricular activities;
1-A professional Odissi Dancer. I have done my PG in odissi.
2-A Lalit Kala academy winner for painting.
3- I am associated with a NGO, where I take Toefl classes for the students who aspire to study abroad.
4-I was the cultural secretary in my college. I had successfully organized many national and International events(IYF-Indian Youth festival).
5-I had also organized a Blood donation camp for around 10K people.
6-I was also the cultural event lead during my tenure in Deloitte.
I am going to take my GMAT next week.
So please let me know if my profile can match up to the class profile of an ISB grad.
Best
Sudeshna Mohanty
I am presently working as a Software professional and below are my details. Please evaluate my profile:
1- For the past two years I was working for Deloitte Consulting.
2- Presently working for a start up as a Team lead.
Work Experience:
Two years as an Abap developer in Deloitte. Got many appreciation and awards during my tenure in Deloitte.
I was also the thread lead of one of their initiative.
Presently working as a team lead in one of the start ups where we have successfully implemented the GST.
By November I will be having 3 years of work experience.
Academics:
10th-93%
12th-84%
Undergrad: 80%
Extra-curricular activities;
1-A professional Odissi Dancer. I have done my PG in odissi.
2-A Lalit Kala academy winner for painting.
3- I am associated with a NGO, where I take Toefl classes for the students who aspire to study abroad.
4-I was the cultural secretary in my college. I had successfully organized many national and International events(IYF-Indian Youth festival).
5-I had also organized a Blood donation camp for around 10K people.
6-I was also the cultural event lead during my tenure in Deloitte.
I am going to take my GMAT next week.
So please let me know if my profile can match up to the class profile of an ISB grad.
Best
Sudeshna Mohanty
As an ISB alumnus, I can say that you surely have it in you to get into ISB. A strong profile with a nice mix of academics, experience and extra-curriculars.
* You have fairly consistent scores across school & college. Getting a 700+ on the GMAT will be in line with this and indicate to the admissions committee that you are prepared for a rigorous 1 year MBA program.
* Experience as a Team Lead will be a plus and help write a strong story around your leadership potential - a key trait that ISB looks for.
* Diverse extra-curriculars add colour to your profile and will be good talking points in your essays & interviews.
Overall, a solid profile which has all the ingredients to make it to ISB.
Next steps:
* Get 700+ on the GMAT (while a 680 would also be fine but the higher score you get, the better)
* Write well-drafted essays which focus on your differentiators. Do not try to write too many points (a common mistake) to impress the adcom. Be focused.
Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out in case of any further queries.
You may be interested in the following useful links:
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Regards,
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ISB alumnus & Co-Founder, Strategy4GMAT.
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