jodieFoster2358 wrote:
Hi experts,
Please review my profile for ISB PGP intake of 2022, Class of 2023. I'll be applying in Round 1.
Age - 25 years as of August 2021, Male, Indian
Academic details -
GMAT Score - 730 ( Q49 V41 IR 6 AWA 5 )
Undergrad Degree - CGPA - 8.35/10, First Division, Bachelor in Engineering, Computer Science from BITS Pilani, India, 2019
Class 12 - 93% (CBSE) 2014
Class 10 - 94.28% (ICSE) 2012
Professional Experience -
1. 26 months as of August 2021 as a software engineer in a FAANG company in India since graduation.
2. Have received a promotion and have been the top performer in my team for both years.
3. Part of the core feature crew that developed a new product which was released with massive success worldwide, currently having more than 2 Million monthly active users.
4. All 4 of my projects in company hackathons in these 2 years have been selected for release into the market. Targeted major customer pain points in these projects.
5. Mentored a new hire higher in designation than me in a project. Also mentored many new joinees.
5. Actively led the task of improving the current experience of the product of my team, which led to a significant increase in the usage and surpassed the organizational commitments
6. Had also interned at a startup while in college, where I singlehandedly developed many new features.
Extra-Curricular Activities1. Have participated in the dramatics club in my college, and performed in various acts and shows
2. Was a member of the fest security team and the fest arts department in college
3. Participated and was a runner-up in a technical competition in college's tech fest. One of the few teams from my college that was able to get our prototype for the event working successfully.
4. Hobbies include playing badminton, basketball, and sketching.
Volunteering activities1. Participated in my company's CSR activities, which involved teaching underprivileged children.
2. Conducted and led informal get-together sessions in my team during WFH to increase involvement and inclusion during the covid-19 pandemic.
Short Term and Long term goals- Short term - I want to move into product management where I am a part of the decision-making process.
- Long term - Ascend to a senior level managerial role where I oversee and manage a portfolio of products designed to be easy to use and be highly efficient at the same time.
Please evaluate my profile and let me know if I need to work on/improve anything.
Also, any tips/advice while filling the application/writing essays would be highly appreciated
!
Thanks
jodieFoster2358
Hey
jodieFoster2358!
To begin with, I would like to address the fact that you have a pretty well groomed profile - Your undergraduate CGPA of 8.35 brings to light your academic prowess, your undergraduate degree from BITS Pilani, one of the premium institutions in the country gives your profile a boost since ISB tends to pick out applicants from tier 1 schools and lastly, your GMAT score of 730 sets you comfortable amid an applicant pool averaging a GMAT of 690.
Coming to your work experience, your 26 months of experience embellished by a big brand name coupled with the fact that you have taken on good initiatives with notable achievements and mentorship roles, helps you outshine most applicants with similar statistics. Being the top performer in the team for consecutive years and receiving well-deserving promotions are strong highlights of the credibility of your skills. That said, you should be cognizant that you will be facing competition from other applicants hailing from other big brands and similar feats under their belts. Thus in order to stand out, you ought to explain and highlight the major aspects of your projects, and how you went above and beyond your role to create a positive impact.
In terms of extracurricular activities, your participation in the company's CSR activities vouches for the budding leader within you. Furthermore, taking on other volunteering activities and leading the projects goes on to bolster your extracurriculars, thus making you an ideal candidate as schools want to pick up applicants demonstrating exceptional leadership attributes. Talking about other activities, you have emphasised significant achievements from your high school and undergraduate years, however, keep in mind that for the PGP programme, institutions are more interested in your most recent accomplishments.
As for your chances of getting accepted, based on the information that you have provided, ISB will fall under the dream category with 40 - 50% chances of admission.
All things considered, while you have a competitive profile, to increase your chances of getting admitted to this school you would need to ensure that you have a very strong application (consisting of - Essays, LORs, and Resume) that highlights your strengths and overshadows your weaknesses in order to differentiate your profile. You need to showcase your journey, what makes you different from your peers, and how you are a great value addition to the school.
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14 Sep 2021, 02:55
