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Hi - That’s so great to hear! Yes, I did write it in a centre (Jaipur, no Ggn), but waiting for R2 is going to delay this by a lot since I am only planning to apply to ISB this year so want to sort it out early. Having just 3 business days left is kinda worrying for me right now.
I have the rest of the application also ready so lets see. Trying to get in touch with the people from ISB.

P.S. Got a 695, so hoping it doesnt go down if not up lol.
Thanks everyone for their suggestions.

Talked to the ISB folks. They said that I can put in dummy scores for now and then mail them whenever official score comes.
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Don’t think so; it is not a sarkaari office :).

At any time of the year, if the Adcom works over-time, it should be now.
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Hey ,they have responded and made company name exactly same as email , but still my recommender has received no email. should i ask them to resend?
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Thanks everyone for their suggestions.

Talked to the ISB folks. They said that I can put in dummy scores for now and then mail them whenever official score comes.
That’s great news. Treat pending ;)
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That’s great news. Treat pending ;)
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Please evaluate my profile

3.1 years of work experience (TCS)
GMAT FE : 675
GPA: 8.5
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I am applying for round 1 . Please provide me some important insights. Thanks in advance.


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Hey all, given ISB is asking a CV for the first time ever and the guidelines aren’t clear, should we still assume they want a 1 pager CV only? given the current format they shared isn’t very space efficient! I have worked for 4 companies and worked as a pro bono consultant for G20 India so I do have a lot of assignments attached to my name, the only way I can fit my achievements and work ex is by cutting a lot of important assignments and details
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Requesting Profile evaluation for an engineer male.

Academics -
10th - 96%
12th - 97%
Grad – B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering – 88.68%
GMAT Score – 685 (Focus)

Total work ex - 5 years.

Working from past 5 years at Indian Oil Corporation in LPG Operations and sales in Tamil Nadu. Executed many large value capital projects worth tens of crores. Took up and successfully completed various grassroot projects.

Transitioned thereafter to Maintenance, acting as in-charge for the whole maintenance department of my plant, and won many awards for the plant at All Indian Level. Carried out many innovations which were later implemented all over the country’s LPG Plants.
Total 3.5yrs Exp. in Operations.

Promoted as Asst. Manager and moved to LPG Sales. Acquired many new customers and generated significant growth (More than 10%) in LPG Sales Volume. Total 1.5yrs in Sales till date.
Post MBA Expectations: Targeting Consulting opportunities in Mckinsey, Bain, BCG and Big -4, to create much higher impact than what I was able to at Indian Oil Corp. Leverage my strong Operations and Project Management experience in Consulting.

Short Term Goals (5yrs): Climbing the ladder in a consultancy firm and leading a team of consultants on impactful projects.

Long Term: Making a partner in the company. Creating large scale impact in client projects and the organization.

Extra Curriculars:
Avid reader of spiritual literature, I run a blog on Telugu Spiritual Literature and Poetry.
Headed student committee of Society of Automobile Engineers chapter of our college.
Headed organizing committees of college level fest in 2017 and 18.
Stock market enthusiast. Digital Marketing enthusiast. Obtained a certificate in Digital Marketing and Analytics from ISB.

College accolades and activities -

College Topper for all 4 years of Under Grad.

GATE 2019 AIR-201 ranker.
Other activites -

• Greenco Coordinator of my plant and obtained Greenco certification for the plant.

I am planning to apply in R1 for ISB and R2 for IIM ABCLI.
Academics and GMAT scores are pretty good. PSU Ops work-ex is a valuable one. 5 yrs work ex is in the sweet spot. Would be good to know the undergrad college as well. A lot would also hinge on how you interlink your ops background with consulting aspirations in a cohesive manner. Wish you the best for your applications! For any application support or interview guidance, feel free to reach out to us at Preppie (https://www.preppie.in)

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Please evaluate my profile

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GMAT FE : 675
GPA: 8.5
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I am applying for round 1 . Please provide me some important insights. Thanks in advance.


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While the GMAT score and GPA are good, it would be great to have more information for a holistic profile evaluation - undergrad college, nature of work at TCS, post MBA goals. Try and articulate your extracurriculars in a better manner with more context/data points. Wish you the best for your application.
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Hi everyone
Can someone please tell me what is the deadline time for ISB PGP Apr 2024 intake Round 1
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Hello! Re-applicant here

Just want to check- Can I use just a short paragraph from my last year’s essay? Do they cross check by any chance?
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Hello! Could you please evaluate my profile?
Planning to apply in R1 (reapplicant)

Reeya Raykar
Work Experience- 4 years
GMAT: 645
Undergrad: 6.91
12th: 96%
10th: 10 CGPA

Career Trajectory:
Mechanical Engineer-----> Brand Strategy and Marketing team lead at Schbang (one of India’s leading Marketing agencies)
Side Entrepreneurial Venture-------> Cloud Bakery

Currently working as a team lead managing end to end marketing for 5 national and multinational brands- Medimix, Emami, Mattel, Swiggy Genie, Swiggy Minis

Short term goal: Brand Manager (FMCG)
Long tern goal: Start a business


Extra Curriculars:
1. Junior Level Hindustani classical singer
2. Dancer
3. Voice Over Artist
4. Track Running- District level
5. Freelance model and actor

Reapplicant Profile: Changes
1. Promoted to team lead
2. Reason for ISB stronger than ever
3. Re-took GMAT increased scores by 20 points- 680 in classic to 645 in focus (Equivalent to 700 in classic)

*Reason for why ISB and clarity on way forward
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Hello! Re-applicant here

Just want to check- Can I use just a short paragraph from my last year’s essay? Do they cross check by any chance?
Yes, they do cross check . Please avoid that.

Overall decent profile .Your long term goal indicates ambition and a desire for leadership. Use the reapplicant essay to detail the specific improvements in your profile .and showing your enhanced fit with ISB . Good luck
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MBAandBeyond
That’s great news. Treat pending ;)
:lol:

Please evaluate my profile

3.1 years of work experience (TCS)
GMAT FE : 675
GPA: 8.5
Ec: Member of help age India

I am applying for round 1 . Please provide me some important insights. Thanks in advance.


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Hey, Sanchit1256


Strong academics, a good GMAT score, and relevant work experience. Focus on what sets you apart, your achievements, and how they align with ISB's values. ISB seeks candidates who can bring different perspectives to the classroom, so try to highlight that. Also, mention your post-MBA goals for better understanding.




Feel free to schedule a call with us here for an in-depth profile evaluation.
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Urgent Help

- I took the GMAT day before yesterday, free scores are Valid until tomorrow. I scored 645, confused it I should retake it. (in either case, can I send put the current score to the 5 colleges I am aiming at) and then send again later if I plan to retake and not go ahead with R1 of the application?

Example: ISB R1 is on 15th, Can I send 645 now and later if I plan to go ahead with R2, can I send the revised score then?
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My recommender is asking is there anyway to copy the essays from the word file... Also, within the essay option of changing paragraph is not provided.. shift+enter; or alt+enter is not working... Does anyone has a solution?
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Urgent Help

- I took the GMAT day before yesterday, free scores are Valid until tomorrow. I scored 645, confused it I should retake it. (in either case, can I send put the current score to the 5 colleges I am aiming at) and then send again later if I plan to retake and not go ahead with R1 of the application?

Example: ISB R1 is on 15th, Can I send 645 now and later if I plan to go ahead with R2, can I send the revised score then?
Yes of course reeya_raykar. You can do that.
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Hello! Re-applicant here

Just want to check- Can I use just a short paragraph from my last year’s essay? Do they cross check by any chance?
Yes reeya_raykar. For instance, if your goals haven't changed since last year, why would you change them just to make them look different?
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Hey reeya_raykar,
You can definitely use a section from last year’s essay. Just because you applied before doesn’t mean your past experiences are any less important, especially if they highlight key aspects of your personality. Last year, they may not have found the right fit, but now, with your improved GMAT score and better-defined short-term and long-term goals, you’re showcasing more perseverance and goal clarity, which can make all the difference.

If that anecdote is crucial to your personality, don’t hesitate to include it again. Your profile is solid, and your short-term goals align perfectly with your current and past roles. Just ensure that your long-term goals are more specific than simply saying you want to start a business — which I’m sure you’ve already addressed.

If you want to discuss this further, feel free to DM me!
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Hey reeya_raykar,
You can definitely use a section from last year’s essay. Just because you applied before doesn’t mean your past experiences are any less important, especially if they highlight key aspects of your personality. Last year, they may not have found the right fit, but now, with your improved GMAT score and better-defined short-term and long-term goals, you’re showcasing more perseverance and goal clarity, which can make all the difference.

If that anecdote is crucial to your personality, don’t hesitate to include it again. Your profile is solid, and your short-term goals align perfectly with your current and past roles. Just ensure that your long-term goals are more specific than simply saying you want to start a business — which I’m sure you’ve already addressed.

If you want to discuss this further, feel free to DM me!
Thanks a ton for the evaluation and guidance 🙏🙏🙏

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Yes, they do cross check . Please avoid that.

Overall decent profile .Your long term goal indicates ambition and a desire for leadership. Use the reapplicant essay to detail the specific improvements in your profile .and showing your enhanced fit with ISB . Good luck
Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

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Yes of course reeya_raykar. You can do that.
Noted boss 🫡
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