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Profile Evaluation - ISB 2026 Intake R2 28 Oct 2025, 06:40
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I am 27 F and looking to apply for R2 ISB this December for 2026 intake. I would love to hear thoughts on -
  1. Do i need to attempt GMAT again?
  2. If yes, what happens if i get a lower score?
  3. What all do i need to prepare/keep handy to apply at ISB?
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GMAT Focus Edition66592%Q: 85 [88%] | V: 82 [74%] | DI: 82 [93%]
10th CBSE 10/10 CGPA 2013-14 Year
12th CBSE 86.6% PCM + Computer Sci: 2015-16 Year
BBA 7.64 CGPA Autonomous college affiliated to university of Madras

I am currently a Vice President at Goldman Sachs with 6.5 years of experience in a business strategy/change management role and also regional lead of BI for my department. I also held many leadership positions at both School and College - Director of Rotaract Club [Class XI], Cultural Secretary [Class XII], President of English Club [Year II], Minister of Entrepreneurship [Year III]. I love being on stage and also emcee/host events at times out of my interest, and i am learnign to be a professional Salsa and Kizomba dancer.

On a side note my primary reason for doing an MBA is to shift fields, and for a better package boost.
(I am also conflicted if MBA is the best move for me given my experience - it should be a good return on both time and money...but im happy to table this conversation for later.)
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Profile Evaluation - ISB 2026 Intake R2 28 Oct 2025, 07:37
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Very good profile for ISB. Please go ahead. Do not really need another GMAT.

MBA from ISB would definitely be a good career booster for you. Please do not think twice on that.

Best !
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etperferendis
I am 27 F and looking to apply for R2 ISB this December for 2026 intake. I would love to hear thoughts on -
  1. Do i need to attempt GMAT again?
  2. If yes, what happens if i get a lower score?
  3. What all do i need to prepare/keep handy to apply at ISB?
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GMAT Focus Edition66592%Q: 85 [88%] | V: 82 [74%] | DI: 82 [93%]
10th CBSE 10/10 CGPA 2013-14 Year
12th CBSE 86.6% PCM + Computer Sci: 2015-16 Year
BBA 7.64 CGPA Autonomous college affiliated to university of Madras

I am currently a Vice President at Goldman Sachs with 6.5 years of experience in a business strategy/change management role and also regional lead of BI for my department. I also held many leadership positions at both School and College - Director of Rotaract Club [Class XI], Cultural Secretary [Class XII], President of English Club [Year II], Minister of Entrepreneurship [Year III]. I love being on stage and also emcee/host events at times out of my interest, and i am learnign to be a professional Salsa and Kizomba dancer.

On a side note my primary reason for doing an MBA is to shift fields, and for a better package boost.
(I am also conflicted if MBA is the best move for me given my experience - it should be a good return on both time and money...but im happy to table this conversation for later.)
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Profile Evaluation - ISB 2026 Intake R2 29 Oct 2025, 00:58
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Hi etperferendis,

Here is a point-wise response:

1. There is some time so if you feel you have it in you, a retake would be worth it.

2. A higher score is a best case scenario; a lower score does not change anything at all.

3. You have a strong overall profile; so, just focus on putting forth a set of compelling essays. Besides, start filling out your responses on the application portal, have all the documents sorted, and speak with your recommender to have him on board.

All the best!

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etperferendis
I am 27 F and looking to apply for R2 ISB this December for 2026 intake. I would love to hear thoughts on -
  1. Do i need to attempt GMAT again?
  2. If yes, what happens if i get a lower score?
  3. What all do i need to prepare/keep handy to apply at ISB?
[*]
GMAT Focus Edition66592%Q: 85 [88%] | V: 82 [74%] | DI: 82 [93%]
10th CBSE 10/10 CGPA 2013-14 Year
12th CBSE 86.6% PCM + Computer Sci: 2015-16 Year
BBA 7.64 CGPA Autonomous college affiliated to university of Madras

I am currently a Vice President at Goldman Sachs with 6.5 years of experience in a business strategy/change management role and also regional lead of BI for my department. I also held many leadership positions at both School and College - Director of Rotaract Club [Class XI], Cultural Secretary [Class XII], President of English Club [Year II], Minister of Entrepreneurship [Year III]. I love being on stage and also emcee/host events at times out of my interest, and i am learnign to be a professional Salsa and Kizomba dancer.

On a side note my primary reason for doing an MBA is to shift fields, and for a better package boost.
(I am also conflicted if MBA is the best move for me given my experience - it should be a good return on both time and money...but im happy to table this conversation for later.)

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Profile Evaluation - ISB 2026 Intake R2 29 Oct 2025, 02:11
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etperferendis - interesting profile overall. Please see if you can improve the score - a 675+ would be ideal, and it can also help offset the GPA.

Your work-ex and extracurriculars present interesting angles. A strong narrative covering your experiences, post-MBA career goals, and how an MBA (and particularly ISB) would bridge gaps can position you well.

Some tips and insights on how to tackle the ISB essays are here.

Feel free to reach out for a discussion.

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etperferendis
I am 27 F and looking to apply for R2 ISB this December for 2026 intake. I would love to hear thoughts on -
  1. Do i need to attempt GMAT again?
  2. If yes, what happens if i get a lower score?
  3. What all do i need to prepare/keep handy to apply at ISB?
[*]
GMAT Focus Edition66592%Q: 85 [88%] | V: 82 [74%] | DI: 82 [93%]
10th CBSE 10/10 CGPA 2013-14 Year
12th CBSE 86.6% PCM + Computer Sci: 2015-16 Year
BBA 7.64 CGPA Autonomous college affiliated to university of Madras

I am currently a Vice President at Goldman Sachs with 6.5 years of experience in a business strategy/change management role and also regional lead of BI for my department. I also held many leadership positions at both School and College - Director of Rotaract Club [Class XI], Cultural Secretary [Class XII], President of English Club [Year II], Minister of Entrepreneurship [Year III]. I love being on stage and also emcee/host events at times out of my interest, and i am learnign to be a professional Salsa and Kizomba dancer.

On a side note my primary reason for doing an MBA is to shift fields, and for a better package boost.
(I am also conflicted if MBA is the best move for me given my experience - it should be a good return on both time and money...but im happy to table this conversation for later.)

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Profile Evaluation - ISB 2026 Intake R2 01 Nov 2025, 22:44
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etperferendis
I am 27 F and looking to apply for R2 ISB this December for 2026 intake. I would love to hear thoughts on -
  1. Do i need to attempt GMAT again?
  2. If yes, what happens if i get a lower score?
  3. What all do i need to prepare/keep handy to apply at ISB?
[*]
GMAT Focus Edition66592%Q: 85 [88%] | V: 82 [74%] | DI: 82 [93%]
10th CBSE 10/10 CGPA 2013-14 Year
12th CBSE 86.6% PCM + Computer Sci: 2015-16 Year
BBA 7.64 CGPA Autonomous college affiliated to university of Madras

I am currently a Vice President at Goldman Sachs with 6.5 years of experience in a business strategy/change management role and also regional lead of BI for my department. I also held many leadership positions at both School and College - Director of Rotaract Club [Class XI], Cultural Secretary [Class XII], President of English Club [Year II], Minister of Entrepreneurship [Year III]. I love being on stage and also emcee/host events at times out of my interest, and i am learnign to be a professional Salsa and Kizomba dancer.

On a side note my primary reason for doing an MBA is to shift fields, and for a better package boost.
(I am also conflicted if MBA is the best move for me given my experience - it should be a good return on both time and money...but im happy to table this conversation for later.)



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[*]Dear etperferendis,

Your profile stands out on multiple aspects. While your academic performance has been about average, you have secured a strong GMAT score, and where your profile truly shines is in your extracurricular involvement throughout your journey and your work experience, where over the past 6.5 years you have been part of high-impact and leadership-oriented roles.

We personally believe you need not retake the GMAT and should instead focus on weaving your story effectively through the admission essays so that you can put your best foot forward for the ISB application. Your current profile already has a strong foundation, and the key will be to bring out your motivations, career transitions, and leadership experiences clearly.
Further, to help you reflect on whether an MBA is the right next step for you, we would be happy to connect and have a detailed discussion to better understand your goals and motivations and share our thoughts accordingly.

Wishing you the very best for your journey ahead.

At Team FLY, we are a collective of ISB alumni dedicated to supporting prospective MBA applicants with profile positioning, essay reviews, and interview preparation.

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

With warm regards,
Team FLY
www.teamfly.org