Tia12345 wrote:
Hi Guys,
I was just wondering if anyone had any insight on ISB's selection process.
I was rejected for 2020 batch in R2 but here's what I do know:
My profile:
- Digital Marketing for 2+ yrs
- Pro-bono work with a start up
- Volunteer work with an NGO
- GMAT - 670
2 Alums conducted my interview and one of them connected with me on LinkedIn and told me that they gave a positive go-ahead from their side.
My friends who got in have different profiles - family business, lesser GMAT score than mine etc.
So I was just curious as to why I might have been rejected? Any thoughts?
Hello
Tia12345,
Thanks for writing in.
While any reasoning here would amount to pure speculation, here is what we feel.
ISB does value entrepreneurial/differentiated experience immensely. Moreover, one never knows if ISB had more applicants with a similar background (in digital marketing) and better GMAT scores along with more meaningful achievements.
To add to the same, a lot also depends on how well you were able to put forth your career goals and demonstrate diversity in your essays.
In short, a number of factors play out besides just the GMAT score - factors you can both control as well as cannot.
Do not get too bogged down by the rejection; focus on the upcoming year and on building your profile for the same.
Good Luck!