Applying to ISB,IIM (A,B,C,L) for the class of 2012

Here is the previous yr ISB thread. You may find some of the posts helpful.
indian-school-of-business-2010-11-thread-82576.html

@ punagr: I am planing for 2012. Will take GMAT in July. You have a solid score and a pretty decent work exp. Wonder why you got dinged.Anyways good luck for next year.
@ bigoyal : Excellent thread.Thanks

Hello All,

I am targeting to fill application form for ISB next session , can anybody please advise , what is the latest time when I can write GMAT.

Please let me know in case if any queries.

Thanks in advance.

Best Regards,
Renuka

Hello everyone,
Have to repost my question, as here the discussion is live.
I am living in Russia and working in the consulting industry (HR-related) for 4 years already. I have decided to make a next step, taking a MBA course in Asia-Pacific or UK. One of the choices is ISB. I will probably not get 700 GMAT score, but I am not from IT industry which makes it less competetive for me
As far as I can understand, ISB has mainly local students intake, only 4% of international students in 2009. Is that number so small because there is small number of international applicants or because ISB is focused on local students mainly?
To rephrase my question - having less honours, lower academics results, and less GMAT score but being international applicant do I have better chances to get an offer from ISB?

The number is small because there is small number of international applicants. ISB loves diversification, so being an international candidate you have an edge over other candidates.

Really? This sounds promising! So even if I will have GMAT score below 630, they will take me just because I can make a diversification for the group?

Did I get it right, that next intake will be only for April 2012 and class for 2011 is already filled?
Thank you in advance for the answers

The application process will start sometime in June. If you are applying in Round 1, you'll have to submit your application sometime in September mid, and if you are planning to apply in Round 2, then you'll have to submit your application sometime in Dec or Jan. Completing the whole application would take around 1 month.

I would suggest to clear your gmat atleast 1 month prior to end date of application submission, so that you have sufficient time to focus on your application and essays.

Just turned to the FAQ on ISB website and found some relevant information on my question as well:
"- Will Indian and foreign applicants be evaluated on the same basis?
- Yes."
Now will do my best to be enrolled

Yes, for 2010-11 class the admission process is closed. You can apply for 2011-12 batch in Jun this yr.
Here is the link
https://pgpapp.isb.edu/user/default.aspx#

Regarding your other quetion on gmat, I may not be able to comment. I'm will also be applying in isb this yr.

Hello Bigoyal,

Many thanks for your assistance.

Cheers,
Renuka

Hello people,

I am sorry for jumping in late; i see some activity in here now. Let me contribute :

Renuka : I think your question has been answered, if you still need any info just shout
gsfromrussia : Being international will definitely add to diversity, but still a decent combination of score,work ex, and extra carricular would be required to build a strong case.
bigoyal : i see that you have been quite active on this forum (>700 posts ). I think you can definitely help with these :
Is there any other active post for people applying to Ind B schools for 2011-2012 ?
The thread for 2010-2011, does it consist of people appying for 2011-2012.?
Finally, whats your story? (nice score btw )
[Now atleast i know one person from Delhi who is up for 11-12 ]

Everybody, please contribute more and lets infuse this thread with information & energy !

Yes, its been answered. Thanks!

Hi,
In case you have some queries regarding ISB, you can shoot your queries to below thread. You'll find lot of useful information as well. This thread is tracked by ThinkISB, which is an ISB alumni consultancy services helping in ISB admissions.
please-join-me-in-welcoming-thinkisb-to-gmat-club-84103.html

Check out this thread, you may find some useful link.
everything-related-to-indian-b-schools-and-indian-candidates-92186.html#p708893

Thanks Bigoyal, will have a look. Looks like you have been digging for quite some time now
Would be great if you could share your e-mail ID.

hi punagr..m also planning to apply WE 7 yrs. waiting to take gmat...can u give tips regarding what preps to be done for gmat and ur exper in isb interviews, did u apply for iims...m planning both this time

Hey meghash,

I would be glad to help ! Shoot me any specific concerns you might have w.r.t prep.

I could not apply to IIMs bcoz by the time i gave GMAT, deadlines had passed !

CAn someone give me details about the courses in IIMs which we can apply via GMAT. Any specific link that you can share?