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07 Oct 2023, 11:38
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Dear smukherjee42,
Below is a review of your profile as far as admission to ISB is concerned:
GRE: Below Average
Academics: Average; Did you actually have a 4-point CGPA in a govt. college in India? Or did you just use the WPS transformation of scores for US applications? Do note ISB is OK to consider either an absolute percentage OR a 10-point scale CGPA.
Work Experience: Above Average; An intrapreneurial hustler sort of a role in a Digital Marketing agency demonstrates high growth potential and the results you were able to achieve in a short time frame are proxy for your impactful leadership skills.
A lot of people will apply to ISB with a marketing (Digital as well as offline) background. However, there will be few who have prior experience of marketing in a niche and highly regulated industry. You will need to highlight this in your application prominently so that you carve a clear cut USP for yourself.
I like the fact that your Extra-Curriculars and initiatives at work are connected (be it loosely) – the fact that you worked with Goonj on multiple aspects – fundraising, offline channels etc. AND then you carried your motivation to work as well and pitched sustainability related solution to an Impact fund demonstrates passion and commitment towards the cause and not a one off NGO participation.
While there are a lot of bright spots in your profile, I couldn’t comprehend a lot of team / people management. With 6+ years of experience, ad coms expect you to have it.
Extra-Curriculars: Above Average; creativity, community service, and problem solving are all coming out from your stints.
Career Goals: This is where I have my biggest doubts and I see it as a Red flag. It is well known fact that ISB is not a finance focused school and placements in IB are far and few. The probability to bag a core IB role without an academic degree in finance or a prior work experience in finance is low. Ad coms will feel that you have not done your research thoroughly and not very practical about what ISB can give you. You might want to reconsider other options.
Overall with a well articulated application where you demonstrate how you will add value to the cohort and with a hopefully revised career goals, you stand a good chance of receiving an interview invite even with your current score.
I am an ISB alum,CO15, and have been guiding applicants in their admission journeys for the last 6+ years. Feel free to get in touch if you seek professional guidance.
P.S Below is a link to the video of a session I had with a classmate from ISB where we discussed strategies to craft a compelling application aligned with this year’s new essays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUmgE-vBYaI&t=7s
Cheers and wishing you all the very best!
Below is a review of your profile as far as admission to ISB is concerned:
GRE: Below Average
Academics: Average; Did you actually have a 4-point CGPA in a govt. college in India? Or did you just use the WPS transformation of scores for US applications? Do note ISB is OK to consider either an absolute percentage OR a 10-point scale CGPA.
Work Experience: Above Average; An intrapreneurial hustler sort of a role in a Digital Marketing agency demonstrates high growth potential and the results you were able to achieve in a short time frame are proxy for your impactful leadership skills.
A lot of people will apply to ISB with a marketing (Digital as well as offline) background. However, there will be few who have prior experience of marketing in a niche and highly regulated industry. You will need to highlight this in your application prominently so that you carve a clear cut USP for yourself.
I like the fact that your Extra-Curriculars and initiatives at work are connected (be it loosely) – the fact that you worked with Goonj on multiple aspects – fundraising, offline channels etc. AND then you carried your motivation to work as well and pitched sustainability related solution to an Impact fund demonstrates passion and commitment towards the cause and not a one off NGO participation.
While there are a lot of bright spots in your profile, I couldn’t comprehend a lot of team / people management. With 6+ years of experience, ad coms expect you to have it.
Extra-Curriculars: Above Average; creativity, community service, and problem solving are all coming out from your stints.
Career Goals: This is where I have my biggest doubts and I see it as a Red flag. It is well known fact that ISB is not a finance focused school and placements in IB are far and few. The probability to bag a core IB role without an academic degree in finance or a prior work experience in finance is low. Ad coms will feel that you have not done your research thoroughly and not very practical about what ISB can give you. You might want to reconsider other options.
Overall with a well articulated application where you demonstrate how you will add value to the cohort and with a hopefully revised career goals, you stand a good chance of receiving an interview invite even with your current score.
I am an ISB alum,CO15, and have been guiding applicants in their admission journeys for the last 6+ years. Feel free to get in touch if you seek professional guidance.
P.S Below is a link to the video of a session I had with a classmate from ISB where we discussed strategies to craft a compelling application aligned with this year’s new essays.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUmgE-vBYaI&t=7s
Cheers and wishing you all the very best!
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GMAT 1: 680 Q48 V35
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07 Oct 2023, 20:23
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Hello, I am applying for R2 in ISB and would be grateful for your thoughts on my profile
Current industry - Human Resources
Target Industry - Consulting
Gender - Female
Target School - ISB
GMAT - I am currently planning to write GMAT end of November. As of now my mocks have given me a score of 650 +/- 10. I am aiming to improve by at least 30-40 points.
1. Total - 4.5 years of experience into Recruitment and few short stints (stretch opportunities) with other functions of HR
2. Currently working at McKinsey, previously worked Credit Suisse. Expecting a promotion this year.
3. Not many extra-curricular activities- won some literary competitions, some runner ups for Street Play and Singing competitions.
4. Led the entire Humanities department as the secretary in Undergrad for one year.
5. Undergrad and Postgrad are from Tier 2 institutions, and my major subject was Psychology.
6. Undergrad GPA was 76.5% which is 5/5 GPA, first class with distinction and postgrad - 3.43/4, just first class.
Happy to provide any other information needed.
I would be really grateful for your inputs on my profile.
Current industry - Human Resources
Target Industry - Consulting
Gender - Female
Target School - ISB
GMAT - I am currently planning to write GMAT end of November. As of now my mocks have given me a score of 650 +/- 10. I am aiming to improve by at least 30-40 points.
1. Total - 4.5 years of experience into Recruitment and few short stints (stretch opportunities) with other functions of HR
2. Currently working at McKinsey, previously worked Credit Suisse. Expecting a promotion this year.
3. Not many extra-curricular activities- won some literary competitions, some runner ups for Street Play and Singing competitions.
4. Led the entire Humanities department as the secretary in Undergrad for one year.
5. Undergrad and Postgrad are from Tier 2 institutions, and my major subject was Psychology.
6. Undergrad GPA was 76.5% which is 5/5 GPA, first class with distinction and postgrad - 3.43/4, just first class.
Happy to provide any other information needed.
I would be really grateful for your inputs on my profile.
08 Oct 2023, 03:25
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gmatstuff123
GMAT - I am currently planning to write GMAT end of November. As of now my mocks have given me a score of 650 +/- 10. I am aiming to improve by at least 30-40 points.
2. Currently working at McKinsey
McKinsey is the shining star in your profile. So yeah....try to get at least a 690 on GMAT and most other things will fall in place gmatstuff123.2. Currently working at McKinsey
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