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Lately, we have been doing a lot of ding analysis for ISB aspirants, and over time, we have developed our own knowledge repository through working specifically with ISB reapplicants. During ding evaluations, my focus always remains on identifying patterns in rejections and helping applicants understand where they might be going wrong in their journey toward a successful ISB admit.
ISB is one of those rare business schools where not receiving an interview invite is actually quite difficult. If an applicant doesn’t get one, it usually means they haven’t made an honest effort to understand what the school values, and this is often compounded by poor work experience, weak stats, low academic performance, a subpar GRE/GMAT score, or both.
Many candidates who do receive an interview invite still end up being rejected and then say during the ding evaluations—“But I got the interview invite, so my application must have been strong.” Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
The Misinterpretation of ISB’s Interview Invite
ISB conducts feedback sessions mid-year and offers brief comments on why a candidate was rejected. However, these sessions often don’t provide enough clarity, leaving reapplicants stuck in the same cycle of mistakes. Many reapplicants only hear from the ISB officials:
👉 “You need to improve your GMAT/GRE score.”
So, they hyper-focus on retaking the test—without realizing that ISB expects much more from reapplicants than just a higher score.
Dear reapplicants! ISB expects much more from you the second time around.
They want to see:
🔹 Significant professional growth—new responsibilities, bigger impact, leadership initiatives
🔹 A refined narrative—a clearer articulation of why ISB, why now, and how you have evolved
🔹 Self-awareness—a demonstrated understanding of what went wrong last time and how you’ve worked on it
What If You Had Low Scores but Still Got an Interview?
If ISB invited you to interview despite a lower-than-average score, take that as a clear sign of strong interest.
ISB is one of the most reapplicant-friendly schools, and an interview invite, despite weak stats or even rushed essays, is essentially the school saying:
"Hey, you have potential. We see something in you, which is why we are giving you this opportunity, even though your chances of admission this year are slim. Use this as a learning experience, identify your shortcomings, work on them, and come back stronger next year."
If you got an interview invite despite a lower-than-average score or weak essays, don’t just assume your application was flawless. Instead, recognize it for what it was, a sign that ISB sees potential in you but wants to see real progress before admitting you.
The smartest reapplicants take this cue from the school, work on their shortcomings holistically, and come back stronger.
If you are unsure about how to strengthen your reapplication, we have helped numerous ISB reapplicants successfully convert the second time around. If you’re trying to make sense of what went wrong, we would be happy to be your sounding board. Reach out, we would love to help you!
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com
ISB is one of those rare business schools where not receiving an interview invite is actually quite difficult. If an applicant doesn’t get one, it usually means they haven’t made an honest effort to understand what the school values, and this is often compounded by poor work experience, weak stats, low academic performance, a subpar GRE/GMAT score, or both.
Many candidates who do receive an interview invite still end up being rejected and then say during the ding evaluations—“But I got the interview invite, so my application must have been strong.” Unfortunately, that’s not always the case.
The Misinterpretation of ISB’s Interview Invite
ISB conducts feedback sessions mid-year and offers brief comments on why a candidate was rejected. However, these sessions often don’t provide enough clarity, leaving reapplicants stuck in the same cycle of mistakes. Many reapplicants only hear from the ISB officials:
👉 “You need to improve your GMAT/GRE score.”
So, they hyper-focus on retaking the test—without realizing that ISB expects much more from reapplicants than just a higher score.
Dear reapplicants! ISB expects much more from you the second time around.
They want to see:
🔹 Significant professional growth—new responsibilities, bigger impact, leadership initiatives
🔹 A refined narrative—a clearer articulation of why ISB, why now, and how you have evolved
🔹 Self-awareness—a demonstrated understanding of what went wrong last time and how you’ve worked on it
What If You Had Low Scores but Still Got an Interview?
If ISB invited you to interview despite a lower-than-average score, take that as a clear sign of strong interest.
ISB is one of the most reapplicant-friendly schools, and an interview invite, despite weak stats or even rushed essays, is essentially the school saying:
"Hey, you have potential. We see something in you, which is why we are giving you this opportunity, even though your chances of admission this year are slim. Use this as a learning experience, identify your shortcomings, work on them, and come back stronger next year."
If you got an interview invite despite a lower-than-average score or weak essays, don’t just assume your application was flawless. Instead, recognize it for what it was, a sign that ISB sees potential in you but wants to see real progress before admitting you.
The smartest reapplicants take this cue from the school, work on their shortcomings holistically, and come back stronger.
If you are unsure about how to strengthen your reapplication, we have helped numerous ISB reapplicants successfully convert the second time around. If you’re trying to make sense of what went wrong, we would be happy to be your sounding board. Reach out, we would love to help you!
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aanchal-sahni-83b00819/ |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com
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Concentration: Operations, Marketing
Schools: Insead Sept'18 (A$$) ISB '19 (A)
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