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Updated on: 07 Nov 2024, 01:24
Originally posted by mbaaspirantrr on 05 Nov 2024, 05:50.
Last edited by mbaaspirantrr on 07 Nov 2024, 01:24, edited 3 times in total.
Last edited by mbaaspirantrr on 07 Nov 2024, 01:24, edited 3 times in total.
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Dear riaeranju,
First things first, difficultly level is always a mind trick, which if you can manage well can actually turn out to be your biggest strength. Over the last 8+ years of admissions consulting (after graduating from ISB in 2015), I have worked with applicants who had much more non-differentiated profile and lesser GMAT/GRE score than yours but still made it to ISB. Its all about how you position your experience and demonstrate that you will be able to add value to the Peer-to-peer learning fabric of the cohort.
One aspect that seems to be a potential red flag in your profile is the seemingly lack of leadership experience. While I understand (coming from a SD background) that as Jnr. SDEs most of the times the role is primarily that of a solo contributor, but do note that leadership can be demonstrated in ways that are beyond conventional people management. If you have participated in a Hackathon, or created a learning manual for new joiners in your team, or negotiated timelines with a tough client, or helped a friend with running a marketing campaign, or reviewed the Technical Specs / System Design of a classmate’s startup etc. – all of these and many more count as proxy for leadership potential. You should aim to demonstrate your understanding of global financial services industry based on the breadth of projects you worked on.
All in all with a well thought through and articulated application, you stand to make a compelling case for ISB.
Feel free to reach out to me in case you seek professional guidance.
Cheers and all the best!
First things first, difficultly level is always a mind trick, which if you can manage well can actually turn out to be your biggest strength. Over the last 8+ years of admissions consulting (after graduating from ISB in 2015), I have worked with applicants who had much more non-differentiated profile and lesser GMAT/GRE score than yours but still made it to ISB. Its all about how you position your experience and demonstrate that you will be able to add value to the Peer-to-peer learning fabric of the cohort.
One aspect that seems to be a potential red flag in your profile is the seemingly lack of leadership experience. While I understand (coming from a SD background) that as Jnr. SDEs most of the times the role is primarily that of a solo contributor, but do note that leadership can be demonstrated in ways that are beyond conventional people management. If you have participated in a Hackathon, or created a learning manual for new joiners in your team, or negotiated timelines with a tough client, or helped a friend with running a marketing campaign, or reviewed the Technical Specs / System Design of a classmate’s startup etc. – all of these and many more count as proxy for leadership potential. You should aim to demonstrate your understanding of global financial services industry based on the breadth of projects you worked on.
All in all with a well thought through and articulated application, you stand to make a compelling case for ISB.
Feel free to reach out to me in case you seek professional guidance.
Cheers and all the best!
05 Nov 2024, 07:48
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Curious to know how you have just two years of experience, since you are 26. Were there any gaps?
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