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Hi All,

I am a lawyer by profession and presently studying for GMAT and thinking of giving it in July so that I can apply this year for the PGP Program

Profile evaluation -

Age - 25 years

10th (CBSE) - 7.8 CGPA
12th (CBSE) - 79.6%
BSL-LLB (University of Pune) - 60% (First Class)

Work Experience -

32 months (2.5 years +) of experience in Litigation and Infrastructural Arbitration (Having experience in Civil and Criminal matters in District Courts, Delhi, High Court and the Supreme Court of India). Presently working with a Senior Advocate in MP High Court and (IF) I get to join ISB next year, I'll be having 4 years of experience.
Along with this I have 10 months of Internship experience during Law school in NGO (International AIESEC Internship. Corporate Firms, IPR, Arbitration Centre, Sports Law in a Sports Management Company)

Extra Curricular -

Post Graduate in Table (Visharad - 7 year Course)
School level and College Level Football ( Captained the College Team)
Member of the School Symphony as the lead percussionist and various performances during College days

I know that I have poor academics and that will definitely affect my admission chances. Nevertheless, focusing on GMAT and aiming to get a good score.(Something that is in my control).
Also, if you can suggest me a target GMAT score keeping my profile in mind, I'll be grateful.

Hoping for an honest evaluation of my profile and any tips on how I can improve my chances by doing anything extra in the time I have.

Hope everyone is safe.

Thanks

Hi Konark12,

Thanks for sharing your profile. Your profile looks good on the surface. Talking about your academics, your undergrad score is quite low, but you can compensate for it with a solid GMAT score. I suggest you try to push your GMAT score 720+ to maximize your chances for ISB and showcase your academic potential. With a high GMAT grade, you'll actually be able to show the adcoms that you can crack their program's curriculum.

On the work front, your work-experience is what makes you different and interesting. You must demonstrate that you are an intelligent individual with analytical abilities, you must also demonstrate career development, organizational skills, and true influence in the role(s) that you had. Your priority in your essays would be to explain why you want to do this program and how ISB will help you to achieve your goals. To do so, you must state your short and long-term goals post-MBA. I'd like to know about your post-MBA goals so that I can help you with this.

If you need any direction/guidance over any aspect of your application and have any specific concerns, you can ask us on the forum Ask MBA & Beyond.

Your ECs are good. You can speak about the sports activity that interests you, this will add diversity to your profile. The committee’s goal is to fill the class with as many perspectives and as much diversity as possible.

Overall you have a good profile. The most important thing about your application is how you link the dots and provide a compelling story to differentiate yourself from the other candidates in the pool. You will need to start early and take a couple of months just to brainstorm. We have an extensive content gathering process where we just spend hours brainstorming to set the story’s theme and narrative.

If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and gauge your fit for the b-school. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

Let’s maximize your chances for US Schools

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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Hi Konark12,

Thanks for writing in.

You have already identified the issue and that definitely is your undergrad score; however, it is time to now focus on what we can control; therefore, it is strongly recommended that you aim for as high a score as you can on the GMAT (while no score is enough, you should aim upwards of 720 for a good chance); the same will help establish to the Ad Com, your ability to keep up with the demands of a rigorous academic program.

The good news, however, is that you have a differentiated background and if you are able to tap on the same to create a story that not only syncs with your career goals but also helps portray the unique qualities you bring to the table, you will stand a good chance. Needless to say, the post-grad qualification in Tabla is a very interesting point.

For now, purely focus on GMAT prep; once that is out of the way, start structuring your thoughts into essays that portray the strength of your candidature.

Do get in touch with us in case you have any follow-up questions

All the best!
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Underdog alert!

Hi, Targetting ISB, and 1 year programmes.

10th : 78
12th : 62 (Science w/ Economics)
Grad B.E. from Bangalore - 56%
GMAT : 750

Total workex : 3 years, planning to apply in 2021. By the time of interview I'll have 4.
My entire workex has been in sales. I have worked my way up from B2C sales to enterprise sales for a Fortune500.
I have extensive sales experience, and thorough.
Also, there is a sprinkle of social service.

Co-curriculars : Have been playing football for the last 13 years, and still do.
Learnt Spanish language level A2

What's missing to improve my chances for Round 1 in Sep 21?

Hi shashwat8224,

Thank you for sharing your profile. Here are my thoughts based on the information you've provided.

-Academics: Your undergrad GPA is quite low, but your GMAT score defines your academic potential, so there is no reason to be concerned. You have a solid GMAT score for ISB.

-Work experience: It sounds promising. Your extensive sales experience will assist you in demonstrating your noteworthy achievements.

What I suggest: Include information about major sales goals you've met and promotions you've received(if any). ISB greatly stresses ‘impact’ and ‘leadership’. Also, take the time to elaborate on particular skills you've developed throughout your work in sales.

-Ecs: Your passion for football is admirable! And it's great to hear you're currently involved in it. Since you're applying in September, you'll have plenty of time to polish your Ecs section. You've already mentioned that you're active with several social works, which is great. Continue your good work! This will inform adcoms about your contributions to the community. Speaking about all of this with excitement will add diversity to your profile and enable adcoms to learn about various facets of your personality.

If you need any direction/guidance over any aspect of your application and have any specific concerns, you can ask us on the forum Ask MBA & Beyond.

I would like to learn about your post-MBA goals and dig deeper into your work experience to evaluate your profile better. You will need to start early and take a couple of months just to brainstorm. We have an extensive content gathering process where we just spend hours brainstorming to set the story’s theme and narrative.

Overall you have a good profile and stand a chance for this program but what’s going to matter most in your application is how you connect the experiential dots and create a great narrative in line with ISB principles while crafting your essays to stand out from other applicants.

If you'd like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile in length and give you some more ideas to maximize your chances at ISB. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

Let’s maximize your chances in Round 1 for fall intake

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
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Email: shantanu@mbaandbeyond.com
What s app: +65-97158525



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670+ @Konark12; obviously the higher, the better.
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Hi shashwat8224,

Hope this finds you well.

The only visible red flag is the undergrad GPA; however, your GMAT score is way above the average at ISB and that will help compensate for the GPA and demonstrate your abilities to adjust to the demands of a rigorous academic program.

At this point, all you need to focus on is to keep performing at work; consolidate impacts that you can quantify in your essays, and conceptualize a framework that shows strong sync between what you have achieved and your goals in the future. Not sure how much you can strengthen your extra-curriculars in the midst of the pandemic but if there exists any chance, please do so. Rather than taking up new activities, see if you can take up a leadership role in what you are already doing; leadership both at work and beyond makes for a good talking point in essays rather than showing mere volunteering.

In case you wish to discuss your profile in greater detail, please do reach out to us.

All the best!
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Hello shashwat8224,

Thank you for your post. Your GMAT is very strong, which will help make up for your undergraduate academics, which are quite low.

From what you have shared, it looks like strong leadership experience is missing from your applications. Naturally, business schools want leaders. If your sales role does not demonstrate strong leadership, extracurriculars are a great opportunity to do so. Look for an organization where you can step up or explore options to expand your role at an existing organization.

I am curious to learn more about your sales role and experience with social service. We work with folks in sales every year and would be happy to provide you with more guidance. Do not hesitate to reach out to scott@personalmbacoach.com if you would like assistance putting together strong applications!


Good luck!
Personal MBA Coach
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Hello everyone,
Can you please let me know the usual date/month when application portal for ISB PGP opens?

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Hello can anybody please review my profile, Thank you.
Background and nationality - Male, Indian 33.
Undergrad Information - 1. Bachelors in Occupational Therapy(Sikkim Manipal University) (Top 10 Percentile of class) 2. Masters in Hospital Administration.
GMAT: In August(Expected score between 670 - 700)
Work experience and leadership -
India - Have 4 years experience in Sales and Networking in Healthcare, Hospitals and Medical Tourism.
Canada - 1 Year in Electric Vehicle Industry.
Community and others- 1. Planning committee of University festival, 2. Represented junior college in Table Tennis(district level), 3. Silver Medal in Mixed Martial Arts(District level)
Post MBA goals - Getting into senior Marketing/Consultant/Strategy domain in Healthcare/Consumer goods industry
Anything else? - Have run my own $0 investment start up for 2.5 years (Early detection for learning disorders)

Hi AnujSheth,

Thank you for sharing your profile. Starting with stats, the average GMAT score for ISB is 710. I suggest you try to push your score 710+ to maximize your chances. Best wishes for your GMAT

On the work front, you have diverse work experience. This will help you to add diversity to your work profile. I would like to know at what position you are working currently and the reason behind the switch from healthcare to the electric vehicle industry and then again to healthcare. You will have to explain this in your essays thoroughly. Your startup journey will undoubtedly provide you with some amazing learning stories. Community involvement is good. You can talk about your interest in table tennis and your achievements.

Your post-MBA goals make sense and are aligned with your prior work experience. If you are open to suggestions, then NUS can be a great pick for you, considering healthcare a major choice (4%, consulting, tech, financial services biggest. Then real estate, manufacturing, healthcare at 4-6%) by students there.

If you need any direction/guidance over any aspect of your application and have any specific concerns, you can ask us on the forum Ask MBA & Beyond.

I can see gaps in your profile, and you are an older applicant. I would like to know your profile in length and find out the major hiccups in your profile so that I can guide you better. If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you sometime this week to discuss your profile and give you my realistic assessment. Feel free to book a free session with us as per your convenience.

Let’s maximize your chances in Round 1 for fall intake

Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: shantanu@mbaandbeyond.com
What s app: +65-97158525




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MBAandBeyond Thank you for the response, I have booked a free consultation for Monday.

Looking forward to hear your story


Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: shantanu@mbaandbeyond.com
What s app: +65-97158525



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Hi AnujSheth,

Thank You for sharing your profile.

There are many excellent points in your profile:

1. Your educational background at both undergrad and master is very unique. Plus you have a top-level academic score in your undergrad. This makes you an attractive diversity candidate.

2. You have 1 year of international experience which is given good weightage in the ISB admission process.

3. In extra circular activities, you have district-level accreditation which is valued highly in ISB applications.

4. You have run your own start-up which is an exceptional achievement in your profile.

Based on the outstanding points in your profile a score of 680+ will be sufficient to get an admit in ISB if you project your profile effectively in the ISB application and interviews.

Please feel free to connect with us for a detailed profile evaluation.

Hi Harish,

Thank you for sharing your profile.

Your work experience is rich and you have a very interesting profile. But to get admitted into ISB you need to focus on few areas.

1. GMAT score: Given your work-ex, the GMAT score required for you will not be so high. The average GMAT score for ISB is 700+ because of higher GMAT scores of candidates with lower work-ex. A score of 680+ will be enough given you have handled such important responsibilities.

2. Why MBA? : Since this will be your second MBA you need to prepare a very good answer for "why MBA"

3. Career Transition: You need to highlight the value-added points from your rich work experience to your post-MBA goals.

Candidates with high work experience in finance and banking are highly valued in ISB. If you focus on good preparation of the above points it will become easier for you to get an ISB admit.

Please feel free to connect with us for a detailed profile evaluation.

Hi beautybeast

It usually opens sometime ranging from late May to early June. Last year opened a bit later than that.

Hi Asp112

Please provide some more context into your work experience - what are your daily responsibilities? what have been the key achievements? Please also provide some context into your career goals. While your CGPA is decent, and your GMAT may work given your industry background, it would be good to know more at this stage to evaluate a more holistic evaluation.

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Kindly evaluate my profile for ISB PGP,

Academics -
10th - 10 CGPA
12th - 76.4%
Undergraduate- 73.55% ( Btech CSE from SRM University)
GMAT - Preparing ( scored 650 in Mock GMAT )

Work experience
- AstraZeneca - Digital Marketing ( Brand Management) ( 2 years currently)
Implemented Omnichannel Campaign Operations for multiple brands across therapeutic areas. One of the first Omnichannel implementation across pharmaceutical industry.

Extracurriculars -

1. Vice President - Public Relations at AZ Toastmasters Club.
2. Editorial Member - AZ Newsletter Magzine ( youngest in the team)
3. Volunteered for NGO's from College days to CSR.
4. Several Awards at workplace
5. Published a couple of papers( not in international journals)
6. Represented state in INSPIRE ( in high school)
7. German A1 level certification.
8. Technical Certifications - AWS solutions Architect, Power Bi etc.