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Hi Everyone

Wanted to take some feedback on my chances to make it to ISB for their 1 year PGP

A quick overview of my profile:

Gmat Focus Score: 645
CA (First Attempt), CFA (Level 2)
Bachelor's in Commerce CGPA 8.24
12th: 89%
10th: 84%

Work Ex - 3 years at Deloitte Consulting as a Consultant in their Enterprise Performance offering - Technology Consulting

My interests and post MBA goals are - Finance consulting, Digital Transformation, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, etc.

Apart from this, extra-curriculars wise I don't have anything to show officially. I have participated in beach cleaning drives 2-3 times. Every year, I open up a food stall with my friends at various events just for the entrepreneurship feeling and curiosity of doing something different.

Thanks in advance!
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Which college did you graduate from?

See if you can push that GMAT score up by 20+ (I know it is easier said than done).

The shift from 'Tech Consulting' to 'Finance Consulting' does look a bit challenging.
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Hi Everyone

Wanted to take some feedback on my chances to make it to ISB for their 1 year PGP

A quick overview of my profile:

Gmat Focus Score: 645
CA (First Attempt), CFA (Level 2)
Bachelor's in Commerce CGPA 8.24
12th: 89%
10th: 84%

Work Ex - 3 years at Deloitte Consulting as a Consultant in their Enterprise Performance offering - Technology Consulting

My interests and post MBA goals are - Finance consulting, Digital Transformation, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, etc.

Apart from this, extra-curriculars wise I don't have anything to show officially. I have participated in beach cleaning drives 2-3 times. Every year, I open up a food stall with my friends at various events just for the entrepreneurship feeling and curiosity of doing something different.

Thanks in advance!
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ameyabarve, Speaking about your profile, which college did you graduate from? Please mention it. However, I would strongly suggest you retake it and, if possible, achieve a 665+ score, which will make your profile even more competitive. The quality and impact of your work at Deloitte will be crucial. If you can demonstrate leadership potential or significant contributions to projects, this could enhance your profile . While you have participated in beach cleaning drives and organized food stalls, these activities may not be as impactful as formal leadership roles or significant extracurricular achievements. ISB values diverse experiences and leadership potential, which can be demonstrated through more structured activities or initiatives.


If you’d like to discuss your profile more, feel free to schedule a session with us.


 Feel free to drop your CV: valuecreation@mbaandbeyond.com
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Dear @ ameyabarve,

Academics wise – GPA, 12[sup]th[/sup] score etc. you definitely are placed above an average applicant.
GMAT wise you are just about there. The fact that a lot of CA applicants have been applying to ISB over the last few years, makes it extremely important for you to stand out and show differentiating elements in your profile.

In terms of work ex, while 3 years is on the lower end specially considering ISB has launched a new program for applicants on the lower side of work ex, you need to showcase leadership elements in your profile. Also, for a layman reviewer of your application, it is difficult to relate how a person with a finance background was adding value in Technology Consulting setup. If you play your cards well (craft a compelling narrative), you can use this opportunity to demonstrate differentiation in your profile – showing a blend of how you understand elements of both technology & finance, which most CAs would not have got an opportunity to work on.

As far as short term career goals are concerned you have mentioned 5 distinct paths. Needless to say, you will have to narrow down to 1 specific goal, wherein you show that you will leverage your past experiences along with the MBA learnings to contribute.

As far as ECs are concerned, beach cleaning drives are something that a lot of applicants from the Konkan belt show as a CSR endeavor. However, the food stall setup bit can be portrayed as a passion and way to express yourself via something you are like (food) – more than entrepreneurship, the story can be more towards a medium of expression and connecting with broader community on a topic of interest.

Overall, as an ISB alum (CO15), I feel that you need to think out of the box as far as your application is concerned to have a good shot at making the cut. You need to think what other CAs would be talking about and keeping that in mind, showcase differentiation that is aligned with ISB’s theme of peer to peer learning.

Feel free to reach out to me at +919701215544/ Arijit.biswas@crackadmission.com in case you seek professional guidance.

Cheers and best of luck!
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Hi Everyone

Wanted to take some feedback on my chances to make it to ISB for their 1 year PGP

A quick overview of my profile:

Gmat Focus Score: 645
CA (First Attempt), CFA (Level 2)
Bachelor's in Commerce CGPA 8.24
12th: 89%
10th: 84%

Work Ex - 3 years at Deloitte Consulting as a Consultant in their Enterprise Performance offering - Technology Consulting

My interests and post MBA goals are - Finance consulting, Digital Transformation, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, etc.

Apart from this, extra-curriculars wise I don't have anything to show officially. I have participated in beach cleaning drives 2-3 times. Every year, I open up a food stall with my friends at various events just for the entrepreneurship feeling and curiosity of doing something different.

Thanks in advance!
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Dear ameyabarve,

We see some clear highlights in your profile, including your commitment to specialization in finance through the CFA and your nearly three years of work experience with Deloitte in technology consulting. We believe there’s potential to showcase impactful stories from your experience that could strengthen your application.

While your GMAT Focus Edition score is currently a bit lower than the average for accepted candidates at ISB, whether to retake the GMAT should be a carefully considered decision. If your mock scores have consistently been higher than your current score, it may be worth re-attempting the exam to boost your chances. If not, it might be wiser to focus on strengthening your application with well-crafted essays and recommendations.

Your academic profile, work experience, and proactive participation in initiatives like beach cleaning drives and setting up your own stall reflect a unique and interesting mix that has potential. We would love to learn more about your background and assist you throughout your application journey.

At Team Fly, we are a dedicated group of ISB alumni committed to helping aspiring candidates with profile positioning, essay critiques, and interview preparations (complete interview preparation and mock interviews- [color=#006597]ISB MBA Admissions Interview Preparation Series).[/color]

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ameyabarve
Hi Everyone

Wanted to take some feedback on my chances to make it to ISB for their 1 year PGP

A quick overview of my profile:

Gmat Focus Score: 645
CA (First Attempt), CFA (Level 2)
Bachelor's in Commerce CGPA 8.24
12th: 89%
10th: 84%

Work Ex - 3 years at Deloitte Consulting as a Consultant in their Enterprise Performance offering - Technology Consulting

My interests and post MBA goals are - Finance consulting, Digital Transformation, Corporate Finance, Management Consulting, etc.

Apart from this, extra-curriculars wise I don't have anything to show officially. I have participated in beach cleaning drives 2-3 times. Every year, I open up a food stall with my friends at various events just for the entrepreneurship feeling and curiosity of doing something different.

Thanks in advance!
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Hello ameyabarve,

Thanks for writing in.

Since you will be applying in Round 2, we suggest you work on improving your GMAT score to improve your chances. Having said that, your chances will also depend on how well you tie up the strengths in your profile and how logically you articulate your proposed career goals.

The following video will prove to be helpful as you navigate the ISB application and we suggest you view the same:



All the best!