Profile Evaluations for ISB YLP

Question

My cgpa is 7.5. Is there a chance I may clear YLP Stage 1 this year or only above 8 cgpa people are shortlisted?

shu121 · Answer

Hi Tanya,

Did you get shortlisted for the second stage?

Tanyajain22 · Answer

Yes I did

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shu121 · Answer

can you share your profile please. Are you an engineer.

neetabhanushali · Answer

I am in my final semester of B. Pharmacy but because of some medical issues I was not able to appear for my one exam so I will have to reappear it after few months. So do you think this will affect my further rounds like do I look like a weak applicant?

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shu121 · Answer

Hi,
I don’t think if your reason is genuine it should be a matter of concern for you. But is that going to affect your overall gpa for the semester then I am not sure what the implications would be for it

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neetabhanushali · Answer

But If I score above avg in gmat do you think this might add more weightage to it or do I consider my self out of race? Because I have a good profile with good grades in my graduation. But just because of one subject if that happens that too for a medical reason than its not my fault. Do you think I should still keep hopping and work on my gmat?

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Abhi077 · Answer

CGPA is not the only criteria. What's your GMAT score? It's YLP Young Leaders Programme, You can compensate low cgpa by demonstrating some leadership skills and with a higher GMAT score. your essays matter a lot too. You have a lot of other aspects you can work over. Goodluck

ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  neetabhanushali ,

Thanks for writing in.

The Committee will evaluate your profile in a holistic manner; hence, a low CGPA can be compensated for with a strong overall profile.

All the best!

Aav29 · Answer

GoalISB has been instrumental in helping me make through the ISB YLP program. Shruti Maam was really helpful and understood my profile in detail . GoalISB provided with key insights on the requirements by ISB not only with the admissions process but also with courses, faculty, placements and extra curricular activities. This helped me to write impactful essays linking experiences to various facets of the life at ISB. Would highly recommend GoalISB for application and interview preparation. At the same time one should also speak to ISB alumni and present students for further insights.

shivamjjw · Answer

I want to know my chances of getting ISB YLP 
Nationality: Indian
Academic grades: Score in 10th is 88%, 12th std grade= 90%. Graduating from Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (NMIMS) Bachelors of Business Administration program with a CGPA of 3.8/4. Pursuing CIMA UK.

Internship experience: Data Analyst at a quick-service restaurant. 2 months internship at PWC.

Achievements: Winner of State level table tennis tournament and secured All India Rank 1 in multiple CIMA exams.

Extra-curriculars: One year experience at an NGO. Member of Entrepreneurship Cell of my college and AISEC club

Certification course: Financial Market from Yale University via Coursera. Stock trading Workshop at IIT-B. I have completed a couple of more certification courses in other domains.

Expected GMAT score: 710-730 ( Got 710 in first simulated/ mock test)

Please provide me valuable insights into my profile and areas of improvement

Caim28 · Answer

Hello, I am currently in the final year of my undergraduate degree in India. I'm pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Christ University.
I have recently been accepted into both the Strategy and International Management course at St Gallen and also the ISB YLP programme. The ISB YLP is a deferred admission into the PGPM after I acquire two years of work experience.

I'm interested in entering the consulting sector. The SIM programme is not a deferred admission and so I can start immediately but I'm concerned about the employment opportunities for an international student who currently has no knowledge of German. But, on the other hand ISB YLP requires me to work for two years and I'm not sure about the extent of its international reputation.

I'm currently trying to decide between these two options and any advice or recommendations would be highly appreciated.

Shoury1234 · Answer

Academics 10th - 10 CGPA 12th - 96.4% College - 9.24/10 GPA Degree: BBA(Financial Investment Analysis), SSCBS, University of Delhi Completed an Edx certification on Machine Learning in R GMAT - 680 (Q50, V32, IR 8) -----

Internships: EY, Treasury Advisory & Mercer, Investment Research Consulting Live Project: Delhi International Airport Ltd, Business Strategy Co-curricular: President, Analytics Club & Advisory Member, Economics Society Competitions: Won 2 inter college case competitions; 1 intra college business simulation Workex: Will be working in Deloitte S&O by the time of interview, if I get the call Primarily concerned about my GMAT Score & its impact on my chances; would also like a holistic view on other aspects of my profile

ISBeacon · Answer

hI  Shoury1234 , There are many things working for you, in your profile:

i) Your undergrad is from a well known college - SSCBS

ii) You do  not  belong to the typical engineering/IT background

iii) You will be starting to work in a very renowned company (Deloitte)

iv) You have  decent  extra curricular

Coming to your GMAT score, you're actually in a slightly  tricky  situation; while 680 us by  no  means a no-go, it is also a fact that a  higher  GMAT score (700+) would  positively  impact your chances of an interview call. Hence, if you are already not a re-GMAT test-taker, I would suggest that you take GMAT  once  more, to see where it goes.

Frankly, you have nothing to lose, by retaking GMAT, because the only way you can go in the GMAT, is  upwards . After all, if you score  lesser  than your current score, then you are obviously going to  cancel  your score. Looking at your score split, it is also very evident that the majority of your efforts in your re-attempt, have to be dedicated to  verbal .

Shoury1234 · Answer

Thanks a ton for the elaborate response.

A clarification question, if I get an interview call, then does a 680 score reduce chances of conversion.

Or is the disadvantage only limited to getting an interview call?

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ISBeacon · Answer

The very fact that ISB calls you for interview, is an indication that you are definitely a person whose candidature they are considering positively.

snehilbhargava · Answer

Academics

10th- 10 C.G.P.A 
12th- 96.55 (best 4)

currently in 3rd year 
Avg CGPA- 8.7

Pursuing B.Des Fashion Communication from NIFT, Hyderabad

Work Experience- 
Editorial Head for NIFT Official Magazine
Curated and managed exhibition at Salar Jung Museum
Did internships and freelance in graphic design and social media marketing (Think Different Technologies, Home Aesthetics India)
Worked part-time as a UI/UX designer at DeMenew Tech.

Yet to take GMAT

snehilbhargava · Answer

Academics

10th- 10 C.G.P.A
12th- 96.55 (best 4)

currently in 3rd year
Avg CGPA- 8.7

Pursuing B.Des Fashion Communication from NIFT, Hyderabad

Work Experience-
Editorial Head for NIFT Official Magazine
Curated and managed exhibition at Salar Jung Museum
Did internships and freelance in graphic design and social media marketing (Think Different Technologies, Home Aesthetics India)
Worked part-time as a UI/UX designer at DeMenew Tech.

Yet to take GMAT

snehilbhargava · Answer

Academics

10th- 10 C.G.P.A
12th- 96.55 (best 4)

currently in 3rd year
Avg CGPA- 8.7

Pursuing B.Des Fashion Communication from NIFT, Hyderabad

Work Experience-
Editorial Head for NIFT Official Magazine
Curated and managed exhibition at Salar Jung Museum
Did internships and freelance in graphic design and social media marketing (Think Different Technologies, Home Aesthetics India)
Worked part-time as a UI/UX designer at DeMenew Tech.

Cleared ISB YLP First Round

Yet to take GMAT

avichalchopra · Answer

I'm 19 from India, Male
I am in my second year persuing BBA from NMIMS (one of the top colleges for BBA in India )

My academics are as follows:

10th - 9.2/10cgpa
12th - 90.2 percent 
1st year college - 3.54/4cgpa

Work ex/internships:

Interned at Pristile Products Pvt.Ltd. Where I worked on launching a new skincare brand, this involved content creation, digital marketing, making ad campaigns, engaging with target group, making a social media calendar and working on social media marketing 
(The brand will launch soon)

PR team for LCA films a short film start up (still working)

Extra curriculars:

•Organised many school events and fests 
•Was a part of organising a cultural fest in college 
•Western Vocal Nationals 
•Theatre 
•Football

Positions of responsibility:

•Senior member of VAAYU (Performing Arts Committee) at NMIMS.

• Head of Stage Play event at VAAYU fest’19 (NMIMS)

• Senior member of the Performing Arts Society at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram.

•Senior member of Expressions Theatre Club at Delhi Public School R.K. Puram.

• Overall in-charge of Theatron’18- Inter School Theatre Competition.

•Overall in-charge of Echoes’18- Inter School Performing Arts Competition.

•HOD of PR and Marketing for college magazine

Awards and achievements
•Academic: 
°Blue tie for for 6 consecutive years of academic excellence(award given by school) (2013-2018)

° Certificate for completing Google's digital marketing course and passing the exam

•Extra curricular
°Awarded gold medal for excellence in western Vocal(an award given by school in the final year) (2018)
°Awarded red tie for excellence in theatre ( an award given by school-2018)
°Awarded the second podium in DPS-Nationals western Vocal choir competition 
°Awarded red tie for excellence in western Vocal (award by school-2016)

Projects undertaken

•Social and Cause Related Marketing and Marketing Mix of Nestle (Marketing)

- >Studied about Social and Cause Related Marketing and researched on Marketing Mix strategies used by Nestle and how it promotes its products.
• Economics of Pollution (Macro Economics)
-> Researched on relevance of pollution in macroeconomics as well as the review and literature of the same.

• Interview and analysis on body language (Effective Communication)
->Took interviews of two participants, Assistant Brand Manager (Digital Marketing) of P&G and the Marketing Head (western region of Mumbai) of Indraprastha Fibers and Trade.
->Developed case studies on the basis of the interviews and analysis was made on their personality types as well as non-verbal cues observed during the interview.

• Visit to Unify Facility Management Pvt.Ltd. (Principles of Marketing)
-> Interviewed the Managing Director at Unify Facility Management Pvt.Ltd.
-> Developed a report on the way functions of management are followed at Unify.

Other

Basic knowledge of MS Excel

Underwent training for Marketing on Facebook and Instagram

Haven't given GMAT yet, planning on giving it in a month or so, expecting 720 (getting around 730 in mocks)

I am planning to apply for ISB YLP next year which has to be done in the prefinal / final year of undergrad as you may know

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