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Hi,

Getting shortlisted for ISB with 700 expected GMAT and previous experience at PSB and Merchant Navy will not be a big issue. The final admission chances will depend upon your performance in the interview.

But you must also explore other options of colleges. For professionals with higher work experience and non consulting career goals, it is preferable to keep more options in hand. But that completely depends upon your choices.

Best wishes for GMAT!
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Hi spriyam,

Your profile is very unique. Being the student of Super 30 Patna, you have a very different profile. You have worked both in the public as well as private sectors. The experience of Maharatna BPCL is a good profile point.

But having said that, try to get at least 690 in GMAT to stand a decent chance at top Indian colleges A,B,C and ISB. Your story is different than usual candidates, try to highlight that in your SOP and interview.

For any help or motivation, do contact us.
Best wishes for the GMAT.
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Hi priya90r,

Your GMAT score is outstanding. Congrats for that. Only "problem" in the profile seems to the four years gap for UPSC preparation. But is it really a gap?
You need to show these four years as your achievement.

Being the exclusive platform for Govt professionals trying to get into MBA, most of our candidates have UPSC preparation gap. But how you portray that in essays and in interview will make or break your chances of getting admitted into ISB. Plus four years of UPSC preparation puts a person at a different level of thinking and analyzing the world around. You will need to use them to put across business oriented arguments. That will require a little work.

But this gap issue will be of real concern for foreign colleges where the appreciation of UPSC preparation will not be at an equivalent level to that of Indian colleges. So you need to analyse your choices rationally.

And your current work profile is one of the most employable profile. Hence it will positively cover any other minor issues.

Best wishes for your success!
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Hello,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB. I came here from the Youtube Q&A with ISB.

Age: 28 years

Academia:
Graduation: Completed B.Tech in Electronics and Communication from West Bengal University of technology in 2015 with 8.22 GPA.
XII th: secured 91% with Computer Science stream from CISCE Board in 2011.
X th: secured 90% from CISCE Board in 2009.

Work Experience (5 years):
Started my career at Tech Mahindra and worked as an ERP analyst for 2 years.
Worked at a data analytics startup for around 1.5 years. Also managed juniors and guided projects from design to delivery.
Working as an Assistant Manager in Cloud Operations at a Big 4 firm for 1.5 years now.

Extra-Curriculars:
I love writing and have got published in newspapers and magazines, won competitions and even have one of my stories published in a collection.
I also do photography and have got my works published in different popular magazines and journals and open-source my photos to be used on Wikipedia/Creative Commons.
I also play the guitar and have my own youtube channel.
I organize and help in disaster relief (most recent being the Amphan cyclone relief work). I also do social volunteering, mentoring underprivileged youth.
I also have my own side business, a learning centre for computer science. I manage the marketing, daily operations and finances, and I have teachers to help with the course work.

Goals:
Leverage my learnings at ISB to boost my career to be a part of key decision-makers in the field of technology consulting at my current organization.
Leverage my knowledge of business management from ISB to transform my side business to be self-sustaining and be able to scale up to provide services to an increasing number of students and teachers.

What score range should I target? Currently, my practice mocks are at 640-660 range consistently

Hello Experts,

Please evaluate my profile -

WORK EXPERIENCE:
Total Work Experience - 7 years & 6 months (as of today) in Project Management & Product Management.

Companies (Chronological order - from most recent to previous):
1. Tata Sky Ltd (Telecom industry - Largest DTH provider in India) , Position: Manager - IT Projects Delivery (4 Years, by the time I join the class). Domain - Project Management.
2. Ramco Systems (IT Product Industry, MNC) , Position : Functional Consultant (2 years & 3 Months). Domain - Product Management.
3. Accenture (Global IT Service Industry), Position : Software Engineering Analyst (1 year & 8 Months). Domain - Functional Analyst, Developer.

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6 Months in Hong Kong & China (Guangzhou) for Project Implementation.
Traveled to various regions in Asia & APAC such a Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Thailand etc. with Product presales & implementation teams for short durations.

CERTIFICATIONS:
PMP - Project Management Professional
CSPO - Certified Scrum Product Owner
ITIL - Information Technology Infrastructure Library (in IT service management).
Plus few certification courses in product management.


ACADEMIA :
B.Tech - Vellore Intstitute of Technology, VIT University, Vellore(2013) . CGPA : 8.35/10
12th (CBSE) - 80.4 % (2008)
10th (CBSE) - 86.6 % (2006)

AGE : 30 Yrs

Yet to give the GMAT.

Hi Soumyadeep,

Nice profile. I see career progression and a constant jump in responsibilities and leadership. Now, the challenge when doing the ISB application could be that you focus too much on the technical aspects of your work- My suggestion to you would be to not do that. this year's ISB essay is all about leadership and I feel you will have some good stories to tell from your repertoire, but you will need to carefully pick the relevant leadership details, while leaving the technical details out. For IT engineers, that could be a tough ask, but doing so will separate you from your heavy competition.

I'd also like to get some insight into your post PGP goals.

Your academics are good. Now, don't let the GMAT become a roadblock. A 660 kind of score will make it tough for you, so utilize your time until the GMAT exam date to focus on receiving a 700+ score.

Regarding your ECA's - well there are too many! Sometimes that dilutes their importance. So, I read through the list thinking I will ask you to leave a few out. But, all of them sound interesting. We'll need to see what is the depth of your experience in each of these and decide what makes sense to address in the application.

Overall, you have my , just don't let the GMAT score hold you back

Hi All,
It would be really good if you can evaluate my profile

Indian, Male , Engineer (Aerospace)
College: PEC University of technology, Chandigarh
CGPA: 7.3
Xth- 90.1%
XIIth – 76%
GMAT- 700

Experience: 4 Years(2016-Present)- Data Analytics and Consulting

Lead Assistant Manager (EXL Analytics) -Consulting Citi Bank Mexico (Banamex)

 Lead Personal Loans Acquisition team and proposed full RAF expansion strategy
 Improved Acquisition underwriting model for the bank
 Successfully rolled out 3 Credit tests in Mexican banking industry
 Used Advanced Statistics to predict customer payment behaviour
 Worked on various Underwriting and Collection strategies of the Bank
 Created new analytical systems to boost vital business metrics

Extra Curriculars:

 Co-Founded an NGO: Punarkriti in 2016 (punarkriti.weebly.com/)
 Student head for NSS in college
 Performed in 30+ street plays across various cultural fests such as Mood Indigo, Antaragini and bagged top positions
 Captain of a cricket club (80+ Players) for last 3 years in Delhi-NCR
 Organized Various Sports tournaments ( Cricket , Badminton) as an event organizer

Immediate Goals: To work for an Event Management/ Sports firm to fully explore the sports industry using my knowledge of analytics and love for sports.

Long Term Goals: Roll out my own Start up in the field of Sports Management. This Industry is still very nascent and I want to dedicate my rest of life to it

Hi tayush058,

Every thing looks good on the profile. I would add a few of the IIMs to the list. 30 years is somewhat on the higher side for ISB and maximizing your chances of admit by applying to other programs would help for sure.

Hi Satvik,

With 4+ years of experience in analytics/consulting, I am not convinced why you need an MBA to get into sports management or events management. I don't believe an MBA will teach you anything to be in an events management firm - hands on experience would be your best teacher. Moreover, you already have expertise in analytics if that's what you wish to extensively use in this field.

Have you already interviewed with firms in this space and have they said that an MBA is an eligibility criterion for a job?

As admissions consultants, if we hear future goals that are not aligned with the skills and experience you have built so far, that really does make our radars get switched on. If sports is something that is so meaningful to you that you wish to dedicate your life to it, then why are you not already doing something in this direction? Why are you waiting for an MBA?

We'll need to delve deeper into your ECAs to understand whether they are strong enough to support your listed goals as a strong career choice.

Hope that helps,

Hello,

Please evaluate my profile for isb

Gmat score 690 (q50,v34)

Work Ex- Production engineer, Maruti Suzuki for last 5.5 Years

BTech- 8.82 cgpa

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Hi rewant12,

Could you please share more details around?
- Your nature of work, responsibilities, etc.
- Extra-curricular
- Goals post ISB

We'll be able to provide an evaluation post that.

Cheers,
Manan

Nature of work- Planning for introduction of new vehicle from design stage to production stage. Renewal & improvement of existing facility.
Extra curricular- National service scheme volunteer (senior member in college to teach under privileged children)
Was organizer of tech fest in college
Goals: Want to get holistic view of all aspects involved in sucessful business (R&D, Marketing, Quality, Sales)

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Hi Folks!
Would really appreciate some guidance with regards to my application for ISB this year.
Workex till May'21-> 3.25 yrs
I am an Indian male.

Have experience in working at an MNC as an IT engineer, Then I shifted to a small startup to gain richer experience in Product management and development.
I have a GMAt score of 710.
Should I apply in R1 so that I have some good experience of the process & if unfortunately can't convert, apply again in R2, with better GMAT score.
OR,
Just apply directly iin R2 with retest in GMAT ( hopefully with a better score)

Well, R1 is already over this year. You have one single shot to apply on Jan 10th if you wish to join the class starting April 2021.

Hi! Please evaluate my profile for ISB YLP.

Age: 22

Education:
B.A.LL.B. (Business Hons.), CPI: 7.65/10 (72%), National Law University, Lucknow.
XII, C.B.S.E., 88.4%
X, I.C.S.E., 86%

Gmat Score: Yet to give (please suggest the minimum score required for round 2)

Position of Responsibilities:
Joint-Convener of the Internship and Placement Committee, RMLNLU.
Co-Convener of the Internship and Placement Committee, RMLNLU.
Deputy Team Leader of IDIA Law, RMLNLU Chapter.
An active member of the Recruitment and Coordination Committee, RMLNLU.

Achievements:
Represented RMLNLU in Client Counseling Competition in the 6th Symfiesta, Symbiosis Law School, Noida (2019).
Pre-Finalist in Client Counseling Competition in CLINEME 4.0 (2018).
Represented RMLNLU in the 7th UILS National Client Counseling Competition, 2018.
Quarterfinalist in Client Counseling in CLINEME 3.0 (2017).
Represented RMLNLU in Gujarat National Law University Debate 2016 as an adjudicator.

Volunteer Work:
Volunteered for NGO WINGS (Win a genuine smile), RMLNLU.
Volunteered for NGO Fight for Animal Rights, India (FFAR, India).
Volunteered with IDIA Law, RMLNLU Chapter.

Projects:
Latham & Watkins M&A Virtual Experience Program Participant (2020).
FILSIP (Financial Laws Simplification Project), RMLNLU Chapter (August 2018-February 2019) by Finsec Law Advisors and Association for Development of Securities Market (“ADSM”).
ADMITKARD (September 2018). Provided and improved the content for the website, blog, etc.

Certifications:
General Course on Intellectual Property Rights by WIPO Academy (71%).
Fintech Policy and Law by Duke University (89.80%).
French Diploma Course by RMLNLU, Lucknow.
IPR and Fashion Law by RMLNLU, Lucknow.
Master Classes on Corporate Law by RMLNLU, Lucknow.

Publications:
An article titled ‘Dowry: the goose with the golden eggs’ published on Legal Desire.
An article titled ‘Artificial Intelligence in Legal Services: Past, Present, and Future’ on Indian Legal Tech.
An article titled 'Cryptocurrency and Dispute Resolution' on HNLU CCLS Blog

Internships:
VAHURA, Delhi-Research
KHAITAN & CO, Delhi
Energy, Infrastructure and Resources Team and Real Estate team
REC LIMITED, Delhi-Project Finance
K&S Partners, Gurugram- Intellectual property rights
PDS LEGAL (EY), Delhi- General Corporate
AJAY JAIN AND ASSOCIATES, Delhi-Dispute Resolution
ALPHA PARTNERS, Noida-General Corporate
THE PRACTICE, Delhi- Dispute Resolution
SUPREME COURT OF INDIA, Delhi-Dispute Resolution
GHAZIABAD DISTRICT COURT, Delhi- Dispute Resolution

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Hi, please evaluate my profile for ISB/IIMs(planning to apply in R2)

Age:27

GMAT Score(Online):740(Q49, V42, IR8)

Educational Qualification: B.E. with first class honours in Chemical Engineering from Jadavpur University- 83%(2016)
10+2: 96% (ISC)- School Topper(2012)
10: 96% (ISC)- School Topper(2010)



Other Educational Achievement-
Among top 10 of chemical engineering batch.
Statewise top 1% in chemistry Olympiad in school.
GATE AIR-26

Work Ex: 4 years
Work Description: Worked as Sales Officer for lubricant sales in a leading Maharatna PSU. Recently promoted to the post of Assistant Manager and working in the same location.
Leading a team of 30+ including distributors , their employees, C&F operator and their employees. In charge of sales through retail channel and demand projection, of 4 districts. Handling a total secondary customer base of more than 1000. Also supervising C&F operations. Conducting BTL and other marketing activities at local level.
Worked in a place without knowledge of local language and culture initially and then adapted to it. Still working in the same place.

Hobbies and Extracurricular:
Photographer- works accepted, published and exhibited in several national and international forums.
Bengali Short story writer- works published in various magazines.
Currently manage a FB page

Convener of a national photography contest and exhibition in 2015.
Leading organizer of a bi-national photography contest and exhibition in 2016.
Executive Committee member of Jadavpur University Photographic Club from 2013 to 2016.
Managed online presence(FB and personal relations) of Jadavpur University Photographic Club from 2013 to 2016.


Social Activities: Led initiative to help about 200 mechanics who lost their livelihood during the covid-19 lockdown.

My motive behind doing the MBA is a career switch. Preferable positions would be in consulting/marketing(brand management)/finance (in that order).

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Hello SiddharthaBan,
You have a great academic profile, with an above-average GMAT score too. I see a lot of leadership potential in your professional work experience. Remember to bring that out in your essays well.
Your hobbies and your community service stand out too, which will make for a very good profile for ISB. For your goals, try to be more focused in what you want to do. AdCom does not like candidates who are uncertain in what they want to do in future. Be focused to the point if you know the role, or even the company you would want to work for in that particular role. Hope this helps.

Hi rewant12, this is a mistake that applicants often commit.

The goal that you've mentioned is actually not a goal; in fact, getting a holistic view of all aspects of the business is a means to achieve some goal (some examples of goals would be occupy strategic position in the automobile industry, pursuing a career in Operations Management etc.).

Great domain related work in Maruti and decent work experience, are all good starting points. Make sure that the application is immaculately crafted too, to further enhance your chances.
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Hi Satvik098, this might be a bummer for multiple reasons:

i) Your educational and professional experience (in EXL) do not suggest anything with respect to Event Management/Sports

ii) ISB could also spot an employability issue with this goal

Satvik, you seem to have a very decent profile otherwise. Make sure that your goals manifest some continuity with your professional experiences so far.
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You still have a month for your GMAT hopefulmba2021. See if you can push your score to at least a 680.
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