ISB Profile Evaluation

Question

Hi
I am BTECH from VIT in Mech.
10th- 91
12th- 86
Btech- 82.1
Work Ex. - 3 years 3 months
I have been working over an year at client location.
Has a hands on Experience in evaluating Project Estimates, Strategy etc.

GMAT- 730 AWA-4.0 IR -6

Is this good enuf for ISB.. Please suggest..

interviewbay · Answer

It is very difficult to comment with such little information. If I have to assume, you have great work experience, excellent extra curricular activities, and good writing skills, I am confident that you can get into ISB easily. If I were you, I would aim higher. Add few top 10 schools into the list.

What is your client location? Give us more insights into your achievements.

Speak to few students and alumni of top schools. It will help you shape your application. Good luck!

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sachin97singhania · Answer

Below is my profile with a couple of questions:

Need an honest advice! ISB R2 2025

I'm a 27 year old senior analyst working at BCG for the past 2.5 years, post this I was at Merkle Sokrati (dentsu) & have a total of 6 years of work ex.

My acads are as follows:
10th - 9.8 GPA
12th - 80%
CGPA - 7.4 (82%) SRMIST, B Tech Engineer

Have worked with couple of start-ups during college & have received multiple awards in my professional career as well.

I am aiming for ISB R2 this year & have a GRE score of 325.

My biggest dilemma is should I give a re-attempt considering I've a decent professional background & more than required work-ex?

Spoke to a couple of folks, they said 325 GRE won't cut it for R2 and it's better to apply in R3, but my worry is will R3 have enough seats to accommodate a generic profile like me?

ARINGO · Answer

Hi @sachin97singhania Priyanka here from ARINGO. Speaking about your profile, it looks good on the surface. With 6 years of solid experience at firms like BCG and Merkle Sokrati adds value to your application. Your academic background is also commendable, with excellent school and college performance, and your involvement with startups and the awards you've earned demonstrate leadership and initiative. Your GRE score of 325 is competitive, but I understand your concern, especially when aiming for a school like ISB where the admissions process is highly selective. Regarding a retake, it would depend on whether you feel you can achieve a significant improvement. A higher score would enhance your application, but your professional experience and achievements are also equally important. I would recommend applying in R2 as it allows you to get your application in while there's still ample opportunity for consideration. I'd suggest reviewing your CV to ensure your strengths are clearly communicated. If you'd like, feel free to connect. Click here to connect for a detailed discussion. You can also email me your CV at: priyankak@aringo.com Good Luck!

MBAandBeyond · Answer

Hey  sachin97singhania  ,

Your profile has strong elements, including 6 years of diverse work experience, top-tier consulting at BCG, and startup exposure, paired with a good GRE score of 325. However, as an Indian male engineer, in a highly competitive applicant pool you must differentiate yourself. While your GRE score seems competitive, delaying to Round 3 can be risky due to limited seats, so applying in R2 with a strong, well-crafted narrative is preferable. Highlight your impact-driven achievements, leadership roles, entrepreneurial exposure, and future goals in your essays. Strong recommendations, preferably from senior colleagues at BCG, will further boost your application. Focus on positioning your professional awards and extracurriculars to stand out. What's going to matter most in your application is how you connect the experiential dots and build a great story to stand out from other applicants in the pool.

As we have very little information now, we cannot comment much on your profile. If you’d like,  we are happy to discuss your profile in depth  and assess your chances to top B-schools and strengthen your application with impactful stories.

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ExpertsGlobal · Answer

Hello  sachin97singhania ,

We recommend that you apply in Round 2; while a better score will improve your chances, it really depends on how significant an improvement you are expecting.

As one can never be sure of the improvement, it is better to work on your overall application and apply in R2.

The following video will help:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zNQzX40UfU

All the best!

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