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Can I play this off as the fact that I did it form the most prestigious / coveted school for BBA? Christ University is ranked #1 in India for BBA.
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Your "playing this off" will not change anything xlsx. If ISB considers Christ University #1 for BBA, it will; you cannot guide/educate/cajole ISB to consider Christ University #1 for BBA ;).

A score of 665 or above should be good. Rest of your profile (including academics) look decent. For now, focus on maximizing your GMAT.

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Thanks for the inputs ISBeacon & MBAandBeyond! I reckon from your inputs that I need to first focus on getting the maximum GMAT score I can, and not worry too much about my "profile" per se. I do have a follow up question.

How much time, on an average, have you seen candidates spend on building their applications? Primarily the essays. Like mentioned in my previous, my GMAT is on October 19th, and I am spending 100% of time on preparing for the same. While doing so I am getting anxious about whether I will have enough time to draft a good essay (not calling it perfect because well, there is no such thing as perfect :)). So just wanted the gauge the same.
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2-3 weeks should be sufficient for essays.
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Thanks for the inputs ISBeacon & MBAandBeyond! I reckon from your inputs that I need to first focus on getting the maximum GMAT score I can, and not worry too much about my "profile" per se. I do have a follow up question.

How much time, on an average, have you seen candidates spend on building their applications? Primarily the essays. Like mentioned in my previous, my GMAT is on October 19th, and I am spending 100% of time on preparing for the same. While doing so I am getting anxious about whether I will have enough time to draft a good essay (not calling it perfect because well, there is no such thing as perfect :)). So just wanted the gauge the same.
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two to four weeks should be more than sufficient. Wishing you all the best!­
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Hey @xlsx

I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your experience at KPMG should be highlighted in your profile.You should also try to quantify your achievements whenever possible. For instance, instead of saying "won a few awards," mention the specific awards and their significance. Also, focus on the impact you brought on the company.

A strong GMAT score can really open doors, especially for scholarships. Aim for a 695+ score. About those extracurriculars, try to focus on highlighting your work and the outcomes, like you managed a team- so highlight leadership skills gained and how you try to cumulate it with your work. Are there any social causes you have been a part of apart from one that you have mentioned, try highlighting your role in it and how it impacts the people you helped. Social work is regarded highly by the adcoms.

Overall, you're in a good spot. Feel free to connect for a detailed discussion.
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Dear all,

I am planning on applying to ISB in R2 this year (2024). Below is my profile, would be great if I could get some inputs on what should be improved. Please note, I am in the process of taking the GMAT and shall update the score on Oct 19'24 as that is the day I have my test. Rest of the profile is below. Another purpose is to also understand the target GMAT score - I know higher the better, but would still like to know a realistic target :)

23 YO Indian Male

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10th - 10 CGPA (2016) - school topper
12th - 91.9% (2018)
UG - BBA - 3.64/4 or 9.08/10 - Christ University 2021 graduate. Can I play this off as the fact that I did it form the most prestigious / coveted school for BBA? Christ University is ranked #1 in India for BBA.

Extra cirriculars:
1. Theatre - multiple street plays, mimes, & improv competitions - won a few too (don't have the certificates handy for most except 1 - lost them all while moving during covid)
2. Organizing Committee member in college since 1st year - went on to lead a team of 3 in third year and was the Core Committee member (again, certificates were lost while moving - I could probably get the professor however to write me an email, will that work?)
3. Part of the entrepreneurship cell for the department
4. Led a few events / held leadership positions during school (house captain, etc.) - are these going to be relevant? I assume not since these were essentially 6-8 years ago.

Have volunteered for a month with Children of the World (India) Trust as well.

Work Experience:
Completed 3 years with KPMG India in July'24.
Associated with the risk consulting practice of the firm and have gotten promoted from Analyst > Associate Consultant > Consultant in a span of just 2.5 years. Won a few awards for exemplary performance. Highest rated employee in my band in the last 2 performance years (total years of employment is 3 hence, 66%). Experience in multiple kinds of projects (transformation, internal audits, gap & risks analysis, data analytics, process re-engineering, enterprise risk management, etc.) in multiple industries (ITeS, E-commerce being the primary ones, financial services, real estate, electronics manufacturing, industrial marketing being secondary industries). Have also been involved in CXO level discussions - I directly interacted with the CEO & COO of a real estate project to understand their pain points, the current processes, presented our analysis and reports to them and came up with the strategy going forward jointly working with the VPs of the project.

My recommender would either be the partner who heads the service line or a director in the firm who I have most recently (and extensively) worked with.

Please let me know if there are other details you would require that can help build a case. Appreciate all the help!

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­Hi All,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB Co'26.

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Age: 26 yr
Work Ex. (as of March 31, 2025) : 4 years 8 months
GMAT Score : 695 (waiting for sectional scores)
Educational Qualifications:
1. S.S.C: secured 95.00% (all subjects) from CISCE in 2014 (school rank - 1/200)
2. H.S.C: secured 95.60% (all subjects) from Science stream from CBSE in 2016 (school rank - 2/500)
3. Graduation: Completed B.Tech in Electronics and Comm. Engg. from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with 88.1% (rank - 3/110)

Work Experience:
1. Working as a Senior Data Analyst in an Indian wealth-tech unicorn startup for over 2 years now
2. Worked as an business analyst in ZS Associates for 1.5 years.
3. Interned at General Electric as a Sales and Marketing Associate for 3 months.
4. Interned as a Research Associate in IIT Roorkee for 2 months

Extra Curricular/Achievements:
1. Launched the official international relations website for better international outreach and perception which subsequently led to a better PI score in the NIRF rankings
2. Coordinated the socio-cultural fest of college with a footfall of around 15,000 and a budget of over half a crore in INR
3. Part of a number of CSR activities in college for the emancipation of orphaned children
4. Winner of a number of inter-school quiz competitions
5. Other administrative posts in college - student member of curriculum updation of electronics department, head of student society of department
6. Awarded the point one percentile certificate by the then Education Minister of India for securing full marks (100) in Mathematics in the 2016 CBSE 12th Board Exam

About Me:
I am a very curious and empathetic person, who loves meeting new people. I have always been good at academics. In college, I had an excellent GPA of 8.81 with multiple PoRs at a university level and at a department level. In 2020, I got an admit to IIM Indore, but I rejected it because I wasn't sure why I wanted to pursue an MBA. In 2021, I took a risk and switched from a stable multi-national consulting company to an Indian startup in the crypto space, in order to work in a fast-paced environment and gain product-business experience. For the past 1 year, I have been leading the analytics pod for a new investment platform in Indian Stocks. Spearheaded the analytics team during the 0 to 10 journey of the product, and now embarking on the 10-100 journey.

I love playing the guitar, and as a former quizzer I read the newspaper everyday.

Primarily, aiming for ISB-Hyderabad. Now that I have a decent score, I can also explore INSEAD, HEC Paris, NYU Stern, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth and Kellog. Please let me know if my profile is competiive for these B-schools.
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Hello,

I’m looking for a profile evaluation.

10th CGPA: 9.8
12th : 80%
BTech (Mechanical Engg, IIT Delhi) : 6.5
GMAT FE: 660

Looking to apply in R1 in September.

I’m working as a Rocket Propulsion Scientist in DRDO for past 4 years now. (with a promotion)

System manager for several projects and few patents.

ECs: Developed and commissioned medical oxygen plants in Telangana State under PM Care during COVID 19

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Please evaluate my profile for ISB Co'26.

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Age: 26 yr
Work Ex. (as of March 31, 2025) : 4 years 8 months
GMAT Score : 695 (waiting for sectional scores)
Educational Qualifications:
1. S.S.C: secured 95.00% (all subjects) from CISCE in 2014 (school rank - 1/200)
2. H.S.C: secured 95.60% (all subjects) from Science stream from CBSE in 2016 (school rank - 2/500)
3. Graduation: Completed B.Tech in Electronics and Comm. Engg. from IIT (ISM) Dhanbad with 88.1% (rank - 3/110)

Work Experience:
1. Working as a Senior Data Analyst in an Indian wealth-tech unicorn startup for over 2 years now
2. Worked as an business analyst in ZS Associates for 1.5 years.
3. Interned at General Electric as a Sales and Marketing Associate for 3 months.
4. Interned as a Research Associate in IIT Roorkee for 2 months

Extra Curricular/Achievements:
1. Launched the official international relations website for better international outreach and perception which subsequently led to a better PI score in the NIRF rankings
2. Coordinated the socio-cultural fest of college with a footfall of around 15,000 and a budget of over half a crore in INR
3. Part of a number of CSR activities in college for the emancipation of orphaned children
4. Winner of a number of inter-school quiz competitions
5. Other administrative posts in college - student member of curriculum updation of electronics department, head of student society of department
6. Awarded the point one percentile certificate by the then Education Minister of India for securing full marks (100) in Mathematics in the 2016 CBSE 12th Board Exam

About Me:
I am a very curious and empathetic person, who loves meeting new people. I have always been good at academics. In college, I had an excellent GPA of 8.81 with multiple PoRs at a university level and at a department level. In 2020, I got an admit to IIM Indore, but I rejected it because I wasn't sure why I wanted to pursue an MBA. In 2021, I took a risk and switched from a stable multi-national consulting company to an Indian startup in the crypto space, in order to work in a fast-paced environment and gain product-business experience. For the past 1 year, I have been leading the analytics pod for a new investment platform in Indian Stocks. Spearheaded the analytics team during the 0 to 10 journey of the product, and now embarking on the 10-100 journey.

I love playing the guitar, and as a former quizzer I read the newspaper everyday.

Primarily, aiming for ISB-Hyderabad. Now that I have a decent score, I can also explore INSEAD, HEC Paris, NYU Stern, MIT Sloan, Chicago Booth and Kellog. Please let me know if my profile is competiive for these B-schools.
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­Dear austin316,

The admissions committees of leading business schools evaluate candidates' profiles from multiple perspectives. They consider GMAT scores, academic performance (including 10th, 12th grades, and graduation), extracurricular activities, work experience, and the clarity of both short-term and long-term goals. Your profile meets the criteria for most of these parameters, showcasing a strong GMAT score, consistent academic performance, and meaningful extracurricular involvement that demonstrates a clear impact. This combination contributes to a well-rounded and potentially strong profile for the admissions committee.

However, your chances of being shortlisted for an interview largely depend on how effectively you can weave these elements together in your admission essays. It is crucial to illustrate your journey, articulate your motivations for pursuing an MBA at this stage in your career, and clearly define your short-term and long-term goals. We would be delighted to engage in a detailed discussion about your profile and assist you throughout your application journey.

At Team FLY, we are a dedicated group of ISB alumni committed to supporting prospective ISB candidates with profile positioning, essay critiques, and interview preparations.

Please feel free to book a 15-minute free session for a detailed discussion with us at: https://calendly.com/reachusfly/15min


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­Hi All,

Please evaluate my profile for ISB R1 application

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I am 25 year old Male candidate

Work Ex. (as per cut-off) : 3 years 10 months
GMAT Score : 675 (96th percentile)
Education :
Class 10 : 9.4/10 CGPA
Class 12 : 90.8%
B.Tech from IIIT Delhi (8.17/10 CGPA)

Work Experience:
1. Hardware engineer at Qualcomm since May'21. I got promoted once and expecting an early promotion by this year end

Freelance Work Experience :
1. Easydesq (Product development) : Hired and led a team of 9 people (designers, tech leads and software interns) to develop a website and dashboard for co-working space facilitator
2. Lou Dizu : Launched and managed the online presence of the business by creating a Shopify website and an Amazon seller account. Created Instagram page and amazon ads.

Achievements:
1. Chairman's award for overall Excellence 2017 by Milkha Singh (in Class 12)
2. Dean's award for Leadership at IIIT Delhi in 2019 (for holding maximum leadership positions in a calendar year)

Extra Curricular :
1. Owner of a tele gram group for Peer mental health support (30+ members)
2. SoulUp Mental Health Peer (Since March'24)
3. Coffee blog on Medium

Positions held in College :
1. Star night head for Cultural fest '20 (Hosted Jubin Nautiyal and a crowd of 7k+)
2. Sponsorship and Infra head for tech fest Esya'19 (Hosted Rahul Subramaniyan)
3. TEDx Spons head 2019
4. Deputy Convenor of Placement Committee (2019-2020)
5. Student Council Member

Positions held in School :
1. Sports Captain 2016-2017
2. Football team Captain

Short term goal : Product Manager
Long term goal : Become an entrepreneur in mental health domain­
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deepankar99 - Profile looks good!

Aim to have strong essays with your narrative, goals, and how/ why ISB would help. Check out here for guidelines and best practices on how to approach ISB's latest essays.

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Please evaluate my profile for ISB R1 application

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I am 25 year old Male candidate

Work Ex. (as per cut-off) : 3 years 10 months
GMAT Score : 675 (96th percentile)
Education :
Class 10 : 9.4/10 CGPA
Class 12 : 90.8%
B.Tech from IIIT Delhi (8.17/10 CGPA)

Work Experience:
1. Hardware engineer at Qualcomm since May'21. I got promoted once and expecting an early promotion by this year end

Freelance Work Experience :
1. Easydesq (Product development) : Hired and led a team of 9 people (designers, tech leads and software interns) to develop a website and dashboard for co-working space facilitator
2. Lou Dizu : Launched and managed the online presence of the business by creating a Shopify website and an Amazon seller account. Created Instagram page and amazon ads.

Achievements:
1. Chairman's award for overall Excellence 2017 by Milkha Singh (in Class 12)
2. Dean's award for Leadership at IIIT Delhi in 2019 (for holding maximum leadership positions in a calendar year)

Extra Curricular :
1. Owner of a tele gram group for Peer mental health support (30+ members)
2. SoulUp Mental Health Peer (Since March'24)
3. Coffee blog on Medium

Positions held in College :
1. Star night head for Cultural fest '20 (Hosted Jubin Nautiyal and a crowd of 7k+)
2. Sponsorship and Infra head for tech fest Esya'19 (Hosted Rahul Subramaniyan)
3. TEDx Spons head 2019
4. Deputy Convenor of Placement Committee (2019-2020)
5. Student Council Member

Positions held in School :
1. Sports Captain 2016-2017
2. Football team Captain

Short term goal : Product Manager
Long term goal : Become an entrepreneur in mental health domain­
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Please evaluate my profile for ISB R1 application

My Profile:

I am 25 year old Male candidate

Work Ex. (as per cut-off) : 3 years 10 months
GMAT Score : 675 (96th percentile)
Education :
Class 10 : 9.4/10 CGPA
Class 12 : 90.8%
B.Tech from IIIT Delhi (8.17/10 CGPA)

Work Experience:
1. Hardware engineer at Qualcomm since May'21. I got promoted once and expecting an early promotion by this year end

Freelance Work Experience :
1. Easydesq (Product development) : Hired and led a team of 9 people (designers, tech leads and software interns) to develop a website and dashboard for co-working space facilitator
2. Lou Dizu : Launched and managed the online presence of the business by creating a Shopify website and an Amazon seller account. Created Instagram page and amazon ads.

Achievements:
1. Chairman's award for overall Excellence 2017 by Milkha Singh (in Class 12)
2. Dean's award for Leadership at IIIT Delhi in 2019 (for holding maximum leadership positions in a calendar year)

Extra Curricular :
1. Owner of a tele gram group for Peer mental health support (30+ members)
2. SoulUp Mental Health Peer (Since March'24)
3. Coffee blog on Medium

Positions held in College :
1. Star night head for Cultural fest '20 (Hosted Jubin Nautiyal and a crowd of 7k+)
2. Sponsorship and Infra head for tech fest Esya'19 (Hosted Rahul Subramaniyan)
3. TEDx Spons head 2019
4. Deputy Convenor of Placement Committee (2019-2020)
5. Student Council Member

Positions held in School :
1. Sports Captain 2016-2017
2. Football team Captain

Short term goal : Product Manager
Long term goal : Become an entrepreneur in mental health domain­
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­Hey, deepankar99



You have a strong profile that features good academic performance, an impressive GMAT FE of 675, and relevant work experience . To make your application better, focus on showing your unique contributions, extending your work experience if possible, and clearly linking your goals to what ISB offers. If you address these aspects specifically in your applications, this will strengthen your candidacy for the round 1 application.


We’d be happy to discuss your profile in more detail to enhance your application’s competitiveness. Feel free to schedule a call with us here for an in-depth profile evaluation and additional benefits.We match you with the students and alums of top B-Schools according to your background and target schools.­
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I’m looking for a profile evaluation.

10th CGPA: 9.8
12th : 80%
BTech (Mechanical Engg, IIT Delhi) : 6.5
GMAT FE: 660

Looking to apply in R1 in September.

I’m working as a Rocket Propulsion Scientist in DRDO for past 4 years now. (with a promotion)

System manager for several projects and few patents.

ECs: Developed and commissioned medical oxygen plants in Telangana State under PM Care during COVID 19

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Dear ghanendra12,

We have summaized our evaluation below:
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Highlights of Your Profile

Your profile has several strong aspects that make you a competitive candidate for business school admission:

- Unique work experience at DRDO that sets you apart from other applicants
- Demonstrated career progression and impact through multiple projects and patents
- Impactful extracurricular efforts, such as developing and commissioning medical oxygen plants in Telangana State under PM Care during COVID-19
- Bachelor's degree from a Tier 1 institution
- GMAT score close to the average of typical applicants

Areas for Improvement

The main challenge in your profile is your academic performance, which has not been top-notch. However, this has been mitigated to some extent by your decent GMAT score, which serves as a proxy for your ability to handle the academic rigor expected from an MBA program.

Realistic Chances and Recommendations

Your profile has potential, but your realistic chances of getting an interview shortlist depend heavily on how well you can tie everything together in your admission essays. It's crucial that you clearly illustrate your journey, motivations for pursuing an MBA at this point in your career, and your short-term and long-term goals.

We believe that with proper guidance and preparation, you have a good chance of success. We would be happy to assist you further with a detailed discussion of your profile and support you throughout the application process.

Please feel free to book a 15-minute free session at: https://calendly.com/reachusfly/15min
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Remember, your profile is unique, and with the right approach, you can make a strong case for your candidacy. Stay encouraged and keep working towards your goals. We're here to support you every step of the way.

With warm regards,
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Hi deepankar99
I am Priyanka, Client Manager at ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, your GMAT looks decent along with your GPA. However, your IIIT background looks pretty impressive. Your work towards the betterment of mental health is something which adds diversity to your profile and your long-term goal in the field adds further value.

To strengthen your application, try to quantify the impact of your freelance projects. For example, did your website increase user traffic by a certain percentage? Did you help your clients increase sales? These numbers can add weight to your achievements.

Explain how your experience leading teams in your freelance projects will help you manage product development teams as a Product Manager.

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Hi ISBeacon , MBAandBeyond , and ARINGO

I just took my GMAT and the score is 665, do you think this would be a competitive score or shall I take another attempt? I would say I can definitely improve the score given that I was not able to prepare for the GMAT they way I had intended to. For a refresher, this is my profile as per my post earlier:

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I am planning on applying to ISB in R2 this year (2024). Below is my profile, would be great if I could get some inputs on what should be improved. Please note, I am in the process of taking the GMAT and shall update the score on Oct 19'24 as that is the day I have my test. Rest of the profile is below. Another purpose is to also understand the target GMAT score - I know higher the better, but would still like to know a realistic target :)

23 YO Indian Male

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10th - 10 CGPA (2016) - school topper
12th - 91.9% (2018)
UG - BBA - 3.64/4 or 9.08/10 - Christ University 2021 graduate. Can I play this off as the fact that I did it form the most prestigious / coveted school for BBA? Christ University is ranked #1 in India for BBA.

Extra cirriculars:
1. Theatre - multiple street plays, mimes, & improv competitions - won a few too (don't have the certificates handy for most except 1 - lost them all while moving during covid)
2. Organizing Committee member in college since 1st year - went on to lead a team of 3 in third year and was the Core Committee member (again, certificates were lost while moving - I could probably get the professor however to write me an email, will that work?)
3. Part of the entrepreneurship cell for the department
4. Led a few events / held leadership positions during school (house captain, etc.) - are these going to be relevant? I assume not since these were essentially 6-8 years ago.

Have volunteered for a month with Children of the World (India) Trust as well.

Work Experience:
Completed 3 years with KPMG India in July'24.
Associated with the risk consulting practice of the firm and have gotten promoted from Analyst > Associate Consultant > Consultant in a span of just 2.5 years. Won a few awards for exemplary performance. Highest rated employee in my band in the last 2 performance years (total years of employment is 3 hence, 66%). Experience in multiple kinds of projects (transformation, internal audits, gap & risks analysis, data analytics, process re-engineering, enterprise risk management, etc.) in multiple industries (ITeS, E-commerce being the primary ones, financial services, real estate, electronics manufacturing, industrial marketing being secondary industries). Have also been involved in CXO level discussions - I directly interacted with the CEO & COO of a real estate project to understand their pain points, the current processes, presented our analysis and reports to them and came up with the strategy going forward jointly working with the VPs of the project.

My recommender would either be the partner who heads the service line or a director in the firm who I have most recently (and extensively) worked with.

Please let me know if there are other details you would require that can help build a case. Appreciate all the help!

TIA!­
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665 is decent, but a higher score would not hurt.
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Hi xlsx
A 665 looks good for ISB. However, if you believe you have the time for a retake and can significantly increase your score, a higher score will further strengthen your profile.
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Hi ISBeacon , MBAandBeyond , and ARINGO

I just took my GMAT and the score is 665, do you think this would be a competitive score or shall I take another attempt? I would say I can definitely improve the score given that I was not able to prepare for the GMAT they way I had intended to. For a refresher, this is my profile as per my post earlier:

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Dear all,

I am planning on applying to ISB in R2 this year (2024). Below is my profile, would be great if I could get some inputs on what should be improved. Please note, I am in the process of taking the GMAT and shall update the score on Oct 19'24 as that is the day I have my test. Rest of the profile is below. Another purpose is to also understand the target GMAT score - I know higher the better, but would still like to know a realistic target :)

23 YO Indian Male

Acads:
10th - 10 CGPA (2016) - school topper
12th - 91.9% (2018)
UG - BBA - 3.64/4 or 9.08/10 - Christ University 2021 graduate. Can I play this off as the fact that I did it form the most prestigious / coveted school for BBA? Christ University is ranked #1 in India for BBA.

Extra cirriculars:
1. Theatre - multiple street plays, mimes, & improv competitions - won a few too (don't have the certificates handy for most except 1 - lost them all while moving during covid)
2. Organizing Committee member in college since 1st year - went on to lead a team of 3 in third year and was the Core Committee member (again, certificates were lost while moving - I could probably get the professor however to write me an email, will that work?)
3. Part of the entrepreneurship cell for the department
4. Led a few events / held leadership positions during school (house captain, etc.) - are these going to be relevant? I assume not since these were essentially 6-8 years ago.

Have volunteered for a month with Children of the World (India) Trust as well.

Work Experience:
Completed 3 years with KPMG India in July'24.
Associated with the risk consulting practice of the firm and have gotten promoted from Analyst > Associate Consultant > Consultant in a span of just 2.5 years. Won a few awards for exemplary performance. Highest rated employee in my band in the last 2 performance years (total years of employment is 3 hence, 66%). Experience in multiple kinds of projects (transformation, internal audits, gap & risks analysis, data analytics, process re-engineering, enterprise risk management, etc.) in multiple industries (ITeS, E-commerce being the primary ones, financial services, real estate, electronics manufacturing, industrial marketing being secondary industries). Have also been involved in CXO level discussions - I directly interacted with the CEO & COO of a real estate project to understand their pain points, the current processes, presented our analysis and reports to them and came up with the strategy going forward jointly working with the VPs of the project.

My recommender would either be the partner who heads the service line or a director in the firm who I have most recently (and extensively) worked with.

Please let me know if there are other details you would require that can help build a case. Appreciate all the help!

TIA!­

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Your profile as a 23-year-old Indian male with a strong academic record, 3 years of work experience at KPMG, and a range of extracurricular achievements presents a solid foundation for your ISB application in Round 2. Being ranked as the top BBA program in India, it does add prestige to your undergraduate degree. Highlighting this as part of your narrative can help position you competitively. Professionally, your rapid promotion at KPMG and leadership in high-impact projects across industries demonstrate clear career progression and leadership potential, making you a compelling candidate. The work experience is diverse, and your direct interactions with CXO-level executives add credibility to your leadership skills. However, since you are relatively young with only three years of work experience (ISB’s average is closer to 4-5 years), you will need to leverage your leadership experiences and project ownership to offset this. Your 665 GMAT FE score can strengthen your competitiveness. Your extracurricular activities, especially in theater will help you add diversity in your profile. Getting a recommendation from a Partner or Director at KPMG, both of whom have worked closely with you, will further validate your skills and leadership potential. Ensure your recommender highlights your client management, problem-solving abilities, and leadership qualities. As B- schools value clear career goals, ensure you articulate a strong post-MBA vision. Given your background in consulting and risk management, a goal in management consulting, strategic advisory, or risk management would be a logical next step. Highlight how ISB’s resources (faculty, network, placements) will help you achieve this.

Overall, your profile looks strong, but success in Round 2 will depend on well-crafted essays that link your consulting experience to your future goals and how well you differentiate yourself and show readiness for an MBA at this stage of your career.

Let’s discuss more about your work experience, awards & achievements, leadership skills, impact creation and extracurriculars. Feel free to book a free profile evaluation session with us as per your convenience.

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Pl go ahead. As a standard process, ISB would be keen to know the reasons for break. Make sure you have a valid answer for that. While it is not a negative, but answer must be cogent.

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Hello,

I'm planning to apply for ISB in Sep'24.

Can your please help me with my profile?

10th- 9.2 CGPA (2011)
12th- 84.50 % (2013)
B.Tech- 73.97% (Delhi University, Graduated in 2017)

2017 - 2018 Took a break for 1 year as I had some unavoidable family commitments.

MBA- 65% (Delhi University, Graduated in 2020)
GMAT- 720
Work ex- 4 Years
EXL Service: 1.5 years in Analytics Consultancy
Currently working for 2.5 Years in Data Sciences in Banking/Finance.


2 research papers published in data science domain.

I've already done an MBA from Delhi University with specialisation in Econometrics and Statistics. The whole class was fresher and It was more of an MA course renamed to MBA.

I do not have any awards or NGO association but I am practising Jiu-Jitsu athlete.

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