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Had a small doubt : Is it fine to reach out to a former manager (My manager has left the organisation, I am still a part of the same org) for an LOR. He does not have an official email ID of the company, does a normal gmail ID/ official email ID of some other org work?

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Unofficial email is not preferable and the application asks for a justification if you are doing so.
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Hi, requesting for profile evaluation:
Scores:
10th- 9.2
12th – 92%
UG CGPA: 7.3
GMAT: 645
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B-Tech Mechanical from Tier-2/Tier-3 Uni
WE: ~5 Years
1.5 years- Product development with a Health Tech start-up
~3.5 Years with a large MNC (Current)
First 2.5 years in the MNC: Consumer Insights for a global CPG Brand
Next 1 year (current): Onboarded as Consultant/Business Analyst in the Wealth Management division of one of the biggest USA banks. Working in the Cloud Migration + Data requirement for Treasury reporting space.
I am not sure where to fit in my work experience as I have worked in Product Analysis/Development, Consumer Insights and Tech Consulting across Health Care, CPG and Banking.
Extra-curriculars:
Completed MITx Micromasters in Data, Economics and Development Policy
Founding member of my firm’s CSR activity focussing on sustainability in my city. Got recognition for the same (“CSR Champion” in Q-3 2023)
YLAC Policy in Action program fellow: Live project with a MP to suggest policies around CSR.
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Could anybody share the LoR prompts for this year's ISB application? It'll be really helpful

here you go

ISB MBA 2026 LOR FORMAT.pdf

There is no link. Can someone please reshare this?

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Hello everyone,

My profile
13 yr work ex in Indian Air force.
I am a fighter pilot with over 1300 hrs flying including combat exp.
I also a qualified flying instructor.
Currently training program manager at air force academy.
I am a recipent of gallantry award by president.

Extra curricular - played lawn tennis at various level.

Education.. Btech in production engg from pantnagar university
Cgpa 7.9

10 th - 92% 12th- 90 %

Gmat fe score 615. Applied for ISB in r2 last year. NO INTERVIEW CALL.

I am planning to give gmat again in nov and reapply in R2.

Any feedback please. What gmat score should I target.

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Hi kopite254, Except under-graduation credentials (marks and college), nothing really to worry about. You have good spread of work experience, infact that is useful to move into more of a leadership role wherein an exposure of various domain and functions is expected. So, apply confidently. Your CSR work ex and post MBA goals are well aligned and you have ongoing consulting experience. Maybe a 655 would have helped better, but overall, you should get a shortlist. Best Wishes.

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Vivekgai, ISB has a large number of applicants, and while shortlisting, they focus on objective criteria. Given 13 years of work ex and a GMAT of 615, they do not dig deeper. Unfortunately, it’s their loss.

So if ISB is the main target, get a 635-645 to get shortlisted, beyond that it should not be an issue to get through the interview.

It will also be useful to look beyond ISB into IIMA, B, and C. Especially A has a good mix of high work ex students with backgrounds similar to yours.

We don’t find ourselves worthy to evaluate the profile of someone with a gallantry award from the president. Just enhance your score by 20 points AND/OR apply to more colleges. Placement will be similar in all these colleges.

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13 yr work ex in Indian Air force.

I am a recipent of gallantry award by president.

NO INTERVIEW CALL.

That's unfortunate honestly. I know of people with profiles much less stellar than yours, who did get an interview invite at 615 last year.

Please see if you can target 635 or above.

Good luck!

p.s. Hope you are applying to other schools as well. Can't put all the proverbial eggs in ISB's basket

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I have worked in Product Analysis/Development, Consumer Insights and Tech Consulting across Health Care, CPG and Banking.

Post- MBA goal:
Impact Consulting (Dalberg, FSG etc)

Considering your work-experience, it looks like your post MBA goals need to be thought-thru a bit.

Also, see if you can push your current GMAT score of 645 by 20+ points.

Good luck!
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Hi team, wanted to check- how much time does the reviewer have to fill the LOR questionnaire? Is it only until the end of application deadline or do they get some time beyond that if my application is filled towards the end of deadline

You do not need the entire application to be filled and submitted, in order to initiate the process for LoR.

LoR process can go in parallel with the filling up of the application.
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Need an advice
I'm thinking of taking GMAT on Nov 16th
Giving me 3 weeks before ISB R2 end date
So provided I score good, is 3 weeks fine to finish the application?

And how much does it cost to reschedule the GMAT?

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*WA@den81 writes:*
> *JayathS writes:*
> Need an advice
> I'm thinking of taking GMAT on Nov 16th
> Giving me 3 weeks before ISB R2 end date
> So provided I score good, is 3 weeks fine to finish the application?
3 weeks will be tight. It can be done but would require you to turn around drafts rather quickly if you're working with a consultant or any other senior friend/alum. Not ideal but doable.
Better to start your application earlier to ensure you're not at scratch come 16th Nov. There's enough time right now to focus on both.

So you are suggesting I start with application side by side and not wait to finish GMAT exam?

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Thanks for your service.

A 615 isn’t very low considering the rest of your profile, so the application/ narrative could’ve been stronger last time. Having said that, improving the score would improve your odds. Aiming for a 645+ would be ideal.

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