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07 Nov 2024, 08:00
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Hello there,
I am planning to apply for ISB this year for Co'26 (R2). Really appreciate experts' evaluation of my profile!
10th - 10/10 CGPA (CBSE) - 2015
12th - 89.8% (CBSE) - 2017
B.Tech - IIT Madras - 8.37/10 CGPA - 2017-2021
GMAT Focus - 655 (V:81, Q:87, DI:79)
Work Experience -
40 months at Flipkart (Promoted Twice)
Past Internships (Both in core field)-
1. JSW Group
2. Jubilant Group
Notable Academic Projects/Certifications:
1. Worked with a HBS professor on NLP and Data Scraping. Got a LOA.
2. CFA Level 1
Achievements:
1. Multiple performance based awards in the current role.
2. 99+ percentile in JEE Advanced (pretty old)
3. KVPY Scholarship (pretty old)
4. Held positions of responsibility during college days and work. Was a Core of one of the clubs and pioneer/core of another one.
Extra-curriculars :
1. I like playing Chess. Actively participate in online tournaments.
2. I also like to read and learn about investing and finance. Managed mine and my family's portfolio. Currently pursuing a FMVA certification course.
Given R2 deadline is within a month I am exploring the following options:
1. Apply for R2 with the current score.
2. Apply for R3 with a re-attempt.
3. Apply for R2 while managing applications and prep simultaneously.
Would appreciate the comments from individuals with notable experience with ISB admissions.
Thanks!
I am planning to apply for ISB this year for Co'26 (R2). Really appreciate experts' evaluation of my profile!
10th - 10/10 CGPA (CBSE) - 2015
12th - 89.8% (CBSE) - 2017
B.Tech - IIT Madras - 8.37/10 CGPA - 2017-2021
GMAT Focus - 655 (V:81, Q:87, DI:79)
Work Experience -
40 months at Flipkart (Promoted Twice)
Past Internships (Both in core field)-
1. JSW Group
2. Jubilant Group
Notable Academic Projects/Certifications:
1. Worked with a HBS professor on NLP and Data Scraping. Got a LOA.
2. CFA Level 1
Achievements:
1. Multiple performance based awards in the current role.
2. 99+ percentile in JEE Advanced (pretty old)
3. KVPY Scholarship (pretty old)
4. Held positions of responsibility during college days and work. Was a Core of one of the clubs and pioneer/core of another one.
Extra-curriculars :
1. I like playing Chess. Actively participate in online tournaments.
2. I also like to read and learn about investing and finance. Managed mine and my family's portfolio. Currently pursuing a FMVA certification course.
Given R2 deadline is within a month I am exploring the following options:
1. Apply for R2 with the current score.
2. Apply for R3 with a re-attempt.
3. Apply for R2 while managing applications and prep simultaneously.
Would appreciate the comments from individuals with notable experience with ISB admissions.
Thanks!
07 Nov 2024, 21:48
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eymbee01
Hello eymbee01,
Hope you are doing well.
While the GMAT score is on the lower side, your Flipkart experience, IIT background, and consistent promotions will lead you to put forth a set of compelling essays.
The decision on how you should go about taking the GMAT will really depend on what your prep level is at the moment and how much time you have to spare beyond work; yes, a better score will really help your case; that being said, it would be best if you could apply in Round 2 (and, hopefully, with an improved score).
The following video will prove to be helpful:
Good luck!
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07 Nov 2024, 22:24
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Hi eymbee01 hope this finds you well
What a bummer to be caught in the conundrum with this confusing score in an otherwise promising profile. I am generally not very encouraging of candidates applying in late rounds unless they have some exceptional areas, such as international experience, a social impact focus, entrepreneurship experience, etc. In any case, you may still take the GMAT and keep it as a backup in case ISB does not work out for you this year.
For the application, you should spend a LOT of time thinking about how you can present your brand to the school. With hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people applying from similarly positioned organizations, what could help you stand out? A very common pitfall we often see with ISB essays is that candidates just sit down to write and take one essay at a time. On the contrary, most of the time must be spent on identifying what it is that you want to tell the school about your story and then how you can best fit those areas into the provided essays. If there are challenges that you have overcome in your personal life, shed some light on the adverse circumstances too. Your career progression journey with Flipkart is key to your candidacy.
You must show that you have gained years of experience with every incremental year at work. You need to unpack your experiences and reconstruct your stories to demonstrate that working on business-oriented projects in your current organization has equipped you with direct engagement with leadership, hands-on experience, experiential maturity, and the ability to contextualize business problems specific to your area of work better than many profiles who apply with similar age and experience.
Admissions officers have a weakness for applicants who are, in the well-traveled term, "passionate" about pursuing their dreams. It is only human to respond to enthusiasm. The schools will use the essays to make an indirect read on the quality of your mind and thought process. If you have a low GMAT, you must make up in the other areas. Do you think critically about the problems in your company or industry? Can you craft a compelling case that links your past, your goals, and respective target schools? What is your unique story?
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]
What a bummer to be caught in the conundrum with this confusing score in an otherwise promising profile. I am generally not very encouraging of candidates applying in late rounds unless they have some exceptional areas, such as international experience, a social impact focus, entrepreneurship experience, etc. In any case, you may still take the GMAT and keep it as a backup in case ISB does not work out for you this year.
For the application, you should spend a LOT of time thinking about how you can present your brand to the school. With hundreds (perhaps thousands) of people applying from similarly positioned organizations, what could help you stand out? A very common pitfall we often see with ISB essays is that candidates just sit down to write and take one essay at a time. On the contrary, most of the time must be spent on identifying what it is that you want to tell the school about your story and then how you can best fit those areas into the provided essays. If there are challenges that you have overcome in your personal life, shed some light on the adverse circumstances too. Your career progression journey with Flipkart is key to your candidacy.
You must show that you have gained years of experience with every incremental year at work. You need to unpack your experiences and reconstruct your stories to demonstrate that working on business-oriented projects in your current organization has equipped you with direct engagement with leadership, hands-on experience, experiential maturity, and the ability to contextualize business problems specific to your area of work better than many profiles who apply with similar age and experience.
Admissions officers have a weakness for applicants who are, in the well-traveled term, "passionate" about pursuing their dreams. It is only human to respond to enthusiasm. The schools will use the essays to make an indirect read on the quality of your mind and thought process. If you have a low GMAT, you must make up in the other areas. Do you think critically about the problems in your company or industry? Can you craft a compelling case that links your past, your goals, and respective target schools? What is your unique story?
Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alum, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- [email protected]
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