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Hi ghostSatyendra,

The best part about your profile is that your roles and responsibilities flow logically from one to another. This logical flow showcases you as a focused individual Also, it is great that you have had your share of achievements, leadership responsibilities, and client-handling experiences.

Moving on, you also have a decent academic record ☺

MBA applications, around the world prefer candidates with a holistic profile. Hence, your current profile, a good GMAT score (preferably 700+), a number of talking points with regard to your extracurricular achievements, along with a well-defined and synchronized set of career goals will help you present a good case at ISB!

We would also like to take this opportunity to offer you a free detailed profile evaluation, should you feel the need for the same! ☺

Good Luck with your future endeavors!

Hi Deepika17,

Thank you for sharing your details ☺

You definitely have a good academic record and NIT is always a good brand to have on your resume.
That said, the GMAT is very important and we recommend that you focus on getting as high a score as you can ☺ A higher score, coupled with an application, which well-represents your strengths, achievements, and the logical sync among your experiences, short-term goals, and long-term goals, will make you a competitive applicant.

Should you feel the need to discuss your profile in greater detail, feel free to approach us for a free profile evaluation. We will be happy to help! ☺

All the best!

Hello guptaneha

The good news is that you have identified the area, which needs to be addressed and will hopefully work towards the same. At the same time, we would like to mention that you have a strong professional background with good leadership experience.

Now, to answer your queries, the lack of NGO experience is definitely not a roadblock. At the same time, however, a holistic application and a candidate’s overall skill-set are definitely preferred at ISB.

At this point, we suggest that you devote your undeterred focus towards strengthening your GMAT score. The higher the score the better it is going to be for you. Once done, you must focus on preparing an application, which focuses on your strengths, your achievements, and the person you are. You could consider enrolling with the Toastmaster’s Club, or any other social club in your vicinity. While these will not be dealmakers, they could help you add an additional element to your profile. At the same time, keep performing at work and try and have as many talking points as you can.

An improved GMAT score, a well-rounded application, and a logical portrayal of your career goals will give you a good chance at cracking ISB!

Should you desire greater clarity with regard to your profile, feel free to reach us for a free profile evaluation.

All the best with your future endeavors ☺

Hello Everyone,

I am a 2nd officer in Merchant Navy. Currently sailing on Oil Tanker ships. I have a diverse experience of sailing in different kinds of ships : Container ships, Bulk carrier ships and Oil Tanker ships. Total work exp. of 6 yrs (28 years old).

10th - 68%
12th - 68%
Grad. - 71%


GMAT- 740 Q50 V40 IR 7 AWA 4.5

I have also worked in a small shipping company after my graduation for about six months as operations manager, in which I had also been given responsibilty to teach non shipping persons about the shipping operations before their employement in that company.

Active in sports during college and school days.

Want to know, whether low 10th and 12th grades can create a problem to my candidacy?

Thanks in advance for your suggestions.





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Hello Rishirajchauhan11,

Thank you for sharing your details

Let me begin by saying that you not only have a very fine GMAT score but also very strong work experience. Moreover, you shipping experience quite aligns with the course at ISB, which offers a specialization in Operations Management.

Yes, your 10th and 12th standard grades are on the lower side. However, the strengths of your profile far outnumber the low grades and you need not worry about the same. That said, we recommend that you now focus on preparing an application that aptly reflects your strengths, your intent for an MBA, and establishes a logical connection between your professional experience and future goals.

With the above in place, you stand a very good chance at making it to ISB!

Should you feel the need to discuss your profile in greater detail, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

All the best!

Hi Rishiraj,

You have excellent profile to get into ISB. You have nice work ex, great GMAT score and i'm sure plenty of leadership and team work experience. Your 10th and 12th grade won't hinder your candidacy, don't worry about it. Just focus on writing a spectacular application and hope for the best. Good Luck !

Best,

Thanks ABatExpertsGlobal and EduSimplified for your evaluation.

Would love to contact you during my application preparations.

Regards
Rishi


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Hi,

I am an Indian Male. GMAT - 670 IR4 AWA4

Work Ex - 8 years

Hero Motocorp Ltd. (India's largest two wheeler manufacturer) Feb, 2015 to Present.

a. Service Planning, Corporate Office, Oct, 2016 to Present.
b. Territory Manager- Service, Sales Marketing-Customer Care department, Feb, 2015 to Oct, 2016.

Tata Motors Ltd. (India's Largest automotive manufacturer) Sept, 2009 to Feb, 2015.

a. Customer Support Manager, Marketing-PVBU. Sept, 2013 to Feb, 2015
b. Manager, Vendor Development, Sourcing & Supply chain Department. Apr, 2012 to Sept, 2013.
c. Assistant Manager, Vendor Development, Sourcing & Supply chain Department. Sept, 2009 to Sept, 2013.

Bachelor of Technology - CGPA 6.94/10
High School (12th) - 72.4%
10th - 83.8%

Not very active in co-curricular / extra-curricular activities however have shown leadership qualities in my work.

Hello Rishirajchauhan11,

We look forward to hearing from you

Good Luck with the applications process

Hi,

I am an ISB aspirant Could you please evaluate my profile and suggest me on the areas on which I will have to work on, in order to enhance my profile.

Indian/Male/26 years

Academic Details:
X - 82%
XII - 93%
Grad - 81% (B.Tech- Civil Engg)
Pursuing PG in Project Management from NICMAR (Distance learning)

Work Experience - 4.5 years
I am currently working as a Project Engineer for Knight-India. It's a UK based Project Management Consulting firm. I have been a sole Project planner for a 4 million sft Commercial development with a Project Cost Rs 800 crores. My key responsibilities involve project scheduling and tracking, Resource Planning, MIS (Management Information System).

Prior to joining Knight Frank, I was associated with Sobha Ltd and Aparna Constructions, where I've handled the similar function for the Residential developments of size 5 lakh sft and 2 million sft respectively.

Accomplishments:
-Certification of Appreciation for achieving First rank in academics during Graduation.
-Achieved 15th rank at the University level among all the Colleges affiliated to JNTUH.
-Presented technical Papers at various reputed Universities like IIT Madras and Osmania University.
-I was a representative for the Civil Engineering department to conduct various technical events at college under ISTE (Indian Society for Technical Education)
- Won a couple of medals for presenting technical papers and projects during Graduation.

I am planning to take GMAT by mid of August. My target is 700+ and I've been scoring in the range of 670 to 690 in the mocks.

The biggest concern I have is the lack of Extra Curriculars. Could you please evaluate my profile and suggest me about how to enhance my profile to get into ISB.

I've heard that ISB prefers candidates from diverse backgrounds. As I am from a non-IT background, Do I have any advantage as such??

Hi,
You have a nice profile. To get more clarity, why do you want to do an MBA? What are your career goals?

While I agree that extra-curricular activities are a plus on your MBA resume, but not having extra curricular activities is not going to bring your application crashing down. You have strong work experience and you should project it properly so that it helps you create a positive impression about yourself.

To answer your second question: B-schools including ISB prefer applicants who will add value to the class. Show them that you are exceptional in some way and that you will add value to the class - this will give you an edge over your competitors (including those from your industry). Draw out stories from your work experience where you demonstrated leadership and made an impact. And also be clear about your career goals and the need for an MBA.

If you are applying in R1, you should just concentrate upon getting a 700+ score rather than looking for other avenues to strengthen your profile. A great GMAT score is in itself a critical requirement.

Hello All!
Would appreciate if somebody could review my profile.
GMAT - 680 / Q-50 V-31
Post Grad- PGDM, Marketing from ITM Business School, Mumbai
Grad - Bsc IT from Mumbai University (Academic topper throughout grads)
X- 88% (ICSE), XII - 75% (ISC)
Three years of work ex in logistics industry at Managerial role
Decent co-curricular throughout college

Goal - To get into Consultancy for strategic roles.
Thanks in advance!

Hi Sagar,

I'd need to understand more about your work experience - what do you do, how have you grown in your company, what are your work related experiences? Why do you want to work in consulting?

Your GMAT is low and I think it will be a good strategy to retake it.

Hi Rishirajchauhan11,

Your GMAT score more than makes up for your previous grades. Therefore, you need to focus on now articulating your goals and the right answers to why MBA. We've worked with a lot of graduates from merchant navy and we have often seen that they forget the one rule while writing the application: How are you different from the other merchant navy applicants? Make sure your strengths and differentiatiors are well articulated in your essays and you should reach your goal.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

Hi maddy2511,

Can you tell us more about the nature and quality of your work experience? Awards at work? Leading a team? What are your post MBA goals? 8 years of work experience put you in the higher work-experience bracket and therefore these matter more than other aspects of your profile.

Aiming to get into ISB this year but still have a lot of questions? - Is it worth the investment? Is it the right school for me? Will ISB accept me with a GMAT score below 700? What are the post-ISB careers I can look at?

Get all you queries resolved in our ISB admissions Gyaan Session #5. In this session, you will meet two ISB alumni who will answer all your queries about the school - admissions, academics, placements, clubs, etc.

When: Sunday, 6th August, 2017, Time: 12 Noon IST

Where: You Tube (live session)

We will start by discussing a key topic: How to Differentiate yourself in the ISB application. This will be followed by your queries.

The agenda for the session is given below:

* 1200 - 1215: How to Differentiate yourself in the ISB application

* 1215 - 1240: Q&A (Questions received over email / registration form)

* 1240 - 1300: Q&A (Questions received over the live chat window)

You may also opt for speaking with an ISB alumnus and indicate a preferred time to call. You will be contacted in the week following the session.

So, just sign up and ask your questions about ISB here:

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Look forward to interacting with you.

Regards,

Abhishek Chawla
ISB alumnus & Co-Founder, Strategy4GMAT
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