Hi Zubin,

Thanks for sharing your profile.

I am an ISB alum, C014 and have been assisting applicants in their admission journeys since.

Below is my take on your profile :
Academics : Above Average (CA is always a bonus)
Work Experience : Competent
Extra Curricular : Average

From the first impression, it seems that you have all the elements that ISB looks for in an ideal candidate. The CA tag adds the flavor of diversity also. Having said that, it is very important that you get a score in excess of 680 to get a realistic shot at the interview.

The firms you have worked for all big names and hence this will add to your candidature. However, you will need to showcase a logical transition from Corporate Finance to Risk Consulting to Accounting. Apart from demonstrating some kind of correlation between these roles you will also need to showcase how these experiences when complemented with a MBA will get you into investment banking / Corporate Strategy. Also, since I don’t see a lot of team leading, people management experiences in your career, you will need to portray leadership through your experience of interacting with stakeholders based out of multiple geographies.

All in all, you have a very decent chance of getting into ISB as well as other financed B schools (Stern, CBS, HKUST) provided you hit the 700 figure.
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Cheers
Arijit
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Hi
Help me in evaluating my profile

10th: 95%
12th: 90.2%
Grad from NIT Trichy (Tier-1 Engg Institute India): 75.2%
GMAT: 730 (Q51 V37)

Work ex: With a leading Engineering Consultant for 2 years
Leadership: Head of College Cultural Festival, Leadership roles in TM
Voluntary services: Helped Set up an NGO in my Undergrad tenure and devised a self sufficient business model for the same.

Planning for EEO at ISB

Hi there,

You have a lot of solid ingredients based upon this super quick profile blurb... grades look decent, GMAT ok, some community and EC and promotions.... so nothing ruling you out of consideration for ISB thus far, but a lot will depend upon what is not mentioned here... what have you accomplished at work? How/where have you shown leadership? Have you made an impact and stepped up and taken initiative? What will your recommenders say about you? What are your goals and reasons for the MBA? Etc. If all of that plays out well then you could be considered, but it's obviously a competitive process. Good luck and keep us posted!
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Hi,

If you already have two years experience before 31st March of the matriculating year, then you will not be eligible for early entry option, but the regular intake. Your GMAt score and other acads are good. But I lack understanding of your work experience and the impact you have made. Do elaborate on that .

Also, what are your career goals?
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Hi Karnika,

I like your work experience because its differentiated. Do elaborate on what you did for CII, what were your achievements and impact created? I'd need this information to know specifically about your profile, but in general I'd assume that it would be logical for you to connect this work experience to aspirational career goals.
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Hi

I'm confused about whether I should apply for R1 (looking at forums better chances) or R2 (more comfortable, also chance of promotion )
Have been preparing and yet to take GMAT
Kindly review my profile , target score & suggest for R1 & R2

Education
10th : 83% CBSE
12th : 82% CBSE
B.Tech in Information Technology GGSIPU Delhi - 71.1%

Work Experience

2 years 8 months - Top IT MNC
International travel work experience

Worked with international clients from various industries ( Labour - Employment, Postal & Travel ) gaining insights and industry knowledge

Job Overview :

Took up hybrid roles in diverse technologies & methodologies to deliver client solutions.

Directly engaged with client for multimillion-dollar project delivery

Work Achievements:
-Excellence award in Delivery for meeting deadlines and quality

Co curricular:
Published research paper in international journal

Extra curricular:
Basketball team
Represented Company, College, School ( Zonal ) in various competitions & won 1st position

Was awarded 2nd prize in RedBull racing competition held at IIT Delhi

Help organize major event with OML

Worked as a content writer & developed an online magazine during college

Community Service:

Visits to orphanages on individual front & participated in CSR activities hosted by employer


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Hi golumolu,

You've built yourself a good profile and a well-rounded one. An analytics background helps because it adds a certain amount of differentiation to your profile. A lot will depend on what are your goals and how you can link them to what you've achieved so far. A good application can definitely see you through. Do have a look at our guidelines for the ISB essays: http://www.apphelp.co.in/ISB-Essays.htm

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.
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Hi Akanksha,

Trust you are doing well.

Thanks for sharing your profile. I am an ISB alum, C014 and have been assisting applicants in their admission journeys since. Ironically, we already share one alma mater (DCE). I hope there will be an addition to this very soon.

As far as your profile is concerned, I definitely see a lot of pluses – techno managerial experience, certifications, a Masters degree, client facing roles, sports at national level, blogging interests among others.
Having said this, a lot of things will depend on the GMAT score you get. A score in excess of 680 along with a well-articulated application will definitely make your candidature a very competitive one.
Once you get a score, I would urge you to focus on certain areas of your application (mentioned below) :
a. A justification of the gap in your professional experience and a logical reasoning as to why you need an MBA now instead of going back to the corporate world.
b. The career goals you have in mind post the MBA both in the short as well as long term horizon. And how the MBA program from ISB fits in the scheme of things.

Please feel free to get in touch with me at arijit.biswas@crackadmission.com and/or +arijit_biswas89 (Skype) in case you want a detailed discussion or need professional assistance.

Wish you the very best !
Arijit
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Hello All,

I took GMAT for the second time, aiming to get 700+, but ended up with 680 (Q50, V30). When i saw my score, i was puzzled for a minute, all conversion charts i saw says i need to get atleast V34 to get 680 score (Being Q50). This is beyond the thinking.

The real confusion for me is whether my score is good enough for ISB or not. Does having low verbal put me on lower side? Does ISB considers sectional cut offs.?


Work Exp: 4 years in Design Engineering (Aerospace & Defence)
Worked For: Bell Helicopters (2.5 Years) and Boeing (1.5 Year and counting)
10 Class: 88.87
12 Class: 97.30
GPA: 8.8/10 (3.7)

Apart from this, I have started a company in ride sharing business to address the high price commute with eco-friendly solution, But it didn't work out well for me. We closed it without even launching due to resources/funding. I Spent most of my energy & time for a 1.5 year in this after my work hours. I don't have any thing extra-ordinary to say about me.

Thanks in advance

Hi maheshaero20,

A score of 680 should not be a show stopper for you, especially since your academics have been exceptional till now. However, a lot will depend on how you showcase your profile. Here's what you can do next:
- Focus on showing leadership potential (instead of technical proficiency) using examples and your profile can also come across as well-differentiated.
- Make sure you can link your achievements to clear attainable goals, showing a logical career progression and clear roadmap.
- The start-up experience may not work since you didn't launch, but then we don't have enough details to comment on it.

Have a look at our general guidelines for the essays: http://www.apphelp.co.in/ISB-Essays.htm and feel free to reach out in case of queries.
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