Hello Need a Profile evaluation as well as Target GMAT score to aim for ISB PGP R-2. Profile Female, 24. 10th- 10 CGPA 12th- 96.4% Graduation from a Tier-3 College B-Pharmacy with 7.49 CGPA, Opted due to scholarship. PORs during education- Head Girl, House Captain, Class Representative, Cultural Club Secretary Part time tutor during college as well as worked full time in a transport company during college. WorkEx- Amazon (2.5 Years) Started in Transport Operations (contractual), progressed to Business Operations and Strategy Promoted to Auditor and Compliance; top performer with mentoring, training, and team leadership responsibilities Employee engagement POC and two-time participant in Amazon’s Global Month of Volunteering Entrepreneurship: (1.5+ years) Co-founded a food truck business Managing operations full-time now. Extracurriculars- Cranatic Music and Kuchipudi Dancer and I paint.

quianihil , Some thoughts on your profile evaluation and some points to ponder: The academic arc is a bit of mixed bag since the college pedigree may not be well represented at ISB and the GPA appears to be sub-par. A high score can help a lot in this regard. While there isn't a magic GMAT number , try to score well above the ISB average. The professional profile shows promise. Association with Amazon brand always helps - did you have peers/seniors in your team/department who have gone to ISB? The entrepreneurial stint will grab eyeballs but also invite skepticism due to the lack of scale/brand/credibility. Do you plan to get back to it after ISB or what's the plan? College level ECs sound decent . Anything since you graduated? Assuming you have 4+ years of full-time experience (5+ at matriculation), would be worth exploring a few more programs to hedge your bets. Hope this helps. Cheers,

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Hello
Need a Profile evaluation as well as Target GMAT score to aim for ISB PGP R-2.

Profile Female, 24.

10th- 10 CGPA
12th- 96.4%
Graduation from a Tier-3 College B-Pharmacy with 7.49 CGPA, Opted due to scholarship.
PORs during education- Head Girl, House Captain, Class Representative, Cultural Club Secretary
Part time tutor during college as well as worked full time in a transport company during college.

WorkEx-
Amazon (2.5 Years)

Started in Transport Operations (contractual), progressed to Business Operations and Strategy
Promoted to Auditor and Compliance; top performer with mentoring, training, and team leadership responsibilities
Employee engagement POC and two-time participant in Amazon’s Global Month of Volunteering

Entrepreneurship: (1.5+ years)

Co-founded a food truck business
Managing operations full-time now.

Extracurriculars-
Cranatic Music and Kuchipudi Dancer and I paint.

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quianihil,

Some thoughts on your profile evaluation and some points to ponder:

The academic arc is a bit of mixed bag since the college pedigree may not be well represented at ISB and the GPA appears to be sub-par. A high score can help a lot in this regard. While there isn't a magic GMAT number, try to score well above the ISB average.
The professional profile shows promise. Association with Amazon brand always helps - did you have peers/seniors in your team/department who have gone to ISB? The entrepreneurial stint will grab eyeballs but also invite skepticism due to the lack of scale/brand/credibility. Do you plan to get back to it after ISB or what's the plan?
College level ECs sound decent. Anything since you graduated?
Assuming you have 4+ years of full-time experience (5+ at matriculation), would be worth exploring a few more programs to hedge your bets.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

quianihil

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Hi Manish,

Thanks for the Evaluation.
I do plan on scaling my food truck in the future. it has just been a year since I started and I am already working on it.
My Manager was from ISB but he has a classic pedigree profile. He is the one that suggested I should apply for ISB.
Any more suggestions on how I can make my profile ISB-worthy?

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quianihil,

ISB takes in a very diverse cohort. The precedence helps a lot.

Check on the ECs/volunteer effort blog. On your venture, look for shared brand associations/tieups.

Feel free to reach out on [email protected] for more discussion and help on your applications.

Cheers,

quianihil

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quianihil,

Hey! First off, your profile has a lot of heart — and that really matters for ISB. From working full-time during college to juggling Amazon and entrepreneurship, it’s clear you’re someone who takes initiative and doesn’t shy away from responsibility. That’ll definitely resonate in your essays if framed well.

Your academics are decent overall — strong 10th/12th scores, and while the undergrad CGPA is on the lower side, the context (Tier-3 + scholarship) + what you did alongside it helps balance it out. Just make sure to briefly explain the reason for the lower GPA in the interview if it comes up.

ISB does value diversity, and your mix of corporate + entrepreneurial experience, paired with solid extracurriculars (classical arts always add richness!), gives you a well-rounded edge.
If I were in your shoes, I’d target a 655+ GMAT FE to stay competitive, especially in R2, where the bar can be slightly higher.

Also, don’t underplay your journey — showing resilience, grit, and self-made progress can be very compelling if told authentically.

You’ve got the raw material for a strong app. Now it’s about packaging your story right. All the best — rooting for you!

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quianihil - interesting profile overall, given the acads/ GPA (though the school doesn't seem to be a feeder?), work-ex (MAANG brand, business/ strategy exposure, promotions and entrepreneurial stint) and balanced extracurriculars.

ISB's GMAT average was 675-685 last year, so aiming for this score (or ideally 10-20+ higher) would be ideal.

What are your directional career goals post MBA? Apart from a good score, make sure to have a robust narrative covering your experiences, transferable skills, career goals and how/ why ISB would help achieve them. This article can provide some insights on ISB's latest essays.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out here for a deeper chat, and all the best!

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Started in Transport Operations (contractual), progressed to Business Operations and Strategy
Promoted to Auditor and Compliance; top performer with mentoring, training, and team leadership responsibilities
Employee engagement POC and two-time participant in Amazon’s Global Month of Volunteering

Entrepreneurship: (1.5+ years)

Co-founded a food truck business
Managing operations full-time now.

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Your profile shows strong leadership, diverse work experience with Amazon, and entrepreneurial drive. To boost your ISB chances, aim for a high GMAT to offset your undergrad GPA, highlight growth in your roles, and show recent impact in your extracurriculars. Explain your future goals for your business to show commitment, and consider applying to more schools for better odds. Connecting your achievements and future plans clearly will make your application stand out.
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Thank you for the evaluation!

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quianihil

Started in Transport Operations (contractual), progressed to Business Operations and Strategy
Promoted to Auditor and Compliance; top performer with mentoring, training, and team leadership responsibilities
Employee engagement POC and two-time participant in Amazon’s Global Month of Volunteering

Entrepreneurship: (1.5+ years)

Co-founded a food truck business
Managing operations full-time now.

Extracurriculars-
Cranatic Music and Kuchipudi Dancer and I paint.

Hi quianihil,

Your profile is well-rounded with strong leadership, resilience, and entrepreneurial initiative. Academically, while your undergrad GPA from a Tier-3 college is modest, your 10th and 12th scores are excellent and your scholarship decision reflects grit. Professionally, 2.5 years at Amazon with progression from operations to compliance, plus mentoring and leadership exposure, gives you strong corporate credentials. Adding entrepreneurship with your food truck venture shows ownership, risk-taking, and the ability to drive results independently. Your cultural depth through classical dance, music, and painting further differentiates you.

For ISB PGP R2, you should aim for a 645+ score to strengthen your application, offset your undergrad academic scores and demonstrate academic readiness.

Highlighting your leadership, professional achievements/tangible impact, relevant skills, career goals, unique experiences, and fit with the program effectively will be crucial in crafting a compelling application.
Feel free to book a free call with our MBA experts for a more detailed discussion. You can also contact us directly at [email protected] or +91-7780769732.

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Hi quianihil,

Thanks for sharing your background. Could you let us know when you are planning to take the GMAT? For ISB PGP, a competitive range on the GMAT Focus Edition starts around 645+, and 655+ would be a safer target, especially for Round 2.

Best Wishes!
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quianihil

Started in Transport Operations (contractual), progressed to Business Operations and Strategy
Promoted to Auditor and Compliance; top performer with mentoring, training, and team leadership responsibilities
Employee engagement POC and two-time participant in Amazon’s Global Month of Volunteering

Entrepreneurship: (1.5+ years)