Dear Puys, Though this may seem a little early but thought to getting started with the effort and the journey of making it to one of the most premier B schools in our country. My Profile - Work Exp - 1.5+ yrs, consumer products (Ni…
Dear Puys,
Though this may seem a little early but thought to getting started with the effort and the journey of making it to one of the most premier B schools in our country.
My Profile -
Work Exp - 1.5+ yrs, consumer products (Nickelodeon and MTV) at Viacom 18 . While applying, would complete around 2.25 yrs and if it goes as planned will have 3 yrs of work ex when joining the course in 2012.
GMAT - Yet to take, planning end May or early June
Acads - Average nd less (10th- 88.4, 12th- 72.8, Grad- 7.0 CGPA, Bachelor of Fashion Technology)
ECs - Good. Have been national level orator in school, college; part of sponsorship committee in college etc
Recommendations: Planning to take it from my SVP, have worked with him closely
GMAT Prep: Just bought OG 12, planning to complete it religiously, also ordered for How to get into top MBA programs, 5th edition by Richard Montauk, very excited to receive this. Planning to dedicate around 15 hours a week for GMAT prep.
Would appreciate seniors and fellow puys to give their insights in my journey and I would love to contribute my bit in making this forum a useful part in the preparations.
All the Best Cheers!
Hi Puys,
Anybody intending a 2012-13 in ISB?
Dear Puys,
Though this may seem a little early but thought to getting started with the effort and the journey of making it to one of the most premier B schools in our country.
My Profile -
Work Exp - 1.5+ yrs, consumer products (Nickelodeon and MTV) at Viacom 18 . While applying, would complete around 2.25 yrs and if it goes as planned will have 3 yrs of work ex when joining the course in 2012.
GMAT - Yet to take, planning end May or early June
Acads - Average nd less (10th- 88.4, 12th- 72.8, Grad- 7.0 CGPA, Bachelor of Fashion Technology)
ECs - Good. Have been national level orator in school, college; part of sponsorship committee in college etc
Recommendations: Planning to take it from my SVP, have worked with him closely
GMAT Prep: Just bought OG 12, planning to complete it religiously, also ordered for How to get into top MBA programs, 5th edition by Richard Montauk, very excited to receive this. Planning to dedicate around 15 hours a week for GMAT prep.
Would appreciate seniors and fellow puys to give their insights in my journey and I would love to contribute my bit in making this forum a useful part in the preparations.
All the Best Cheers!
Your profile looks good. Try and aim for a good GMAT score (700+) since you will be on the lower side of average work-ex at ISB. Although this is not a GMAT prep thread - but you should also consider reading Manhattan GMAT Sentence Correction Book. If time permits go through Kaplan 800 as well. Mock tests are the key and give as many tests on computer (not paper) as possible.
For ISB preparation, be absolutely clear about your short term (immediately after ISB) and long term goals (8-10 years post ISB) and why you need an MBA from ISB to fulfill those career aspirations. The admission essays over the years have not changed, so it might be a good idea to go through those essay topics and prepare your notes accordingly. Keep a plan B ready (in case you don't make it ISB). Don't keep your application for the last moment (a fatal mistake committed by many). Instead work on it for few hours every week. If you get a chance, do visit the ISB campus and talk to as many students and alumni members as possible.
Good luck for your preparation!
Hello Puys,
I was an aspirant to the class of 2012. Unfortunately havent got the interview call and looks like a ding. Anyways my profile.
CA, CFA L2, KPMG 4 yrs in Banking and financial services, GMAT 770, Extracurriculars: Swim Team champion at state level, Mentor with Akanksha and some more stuff.
Will apply to ISB to the class of 2013 if i dont get a US admit. Let me know in case you need any help. I have a decent experience with the app process considering my dings from Columbia and ISB.
Regards
Prashant
Seems there is a similar thread started way back
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/gmat-2011-isb-2012-2013-25061459
Hello Puys,
I was an aspirant to the class of 2012. Unfortunately havent got the interview call and looks like a ding. Anyways my profile.
CA, CFA L2, KPMG 4 yrs in Banking and financial services, GMAT 770, Extracurriculars: Swim Team champion at state level, Mentor with Akanksha and some more stuff.
Man thats looks like a awesome profile to me atleast :shocked:...Dont want to add on to your pain :drinking:but then any clues on why the ding...Also some light on the books you refered too...As far as i go would be from typical IT pool with exp of 6.5 yrs...Assuming that the R1 cutoff date for application would be of 31-Aug (similar to this yrs) planning to take the exam in June-July depending on the comfort zone of preperations...Any guidance/help
would be greatly appreciated....Till then
Hi Guys
I am Planning to apply later this year.
Profile
Experience: 6 years in IT with a Good Brand name.
Acads: 10 12 Good. Engineering Average.
EC: Good. Volunteer with a well known NGO
GMAT: 730.
Recos: think i can get gbut ood ones. i dont quite know should i guide my
Referees to fill reco for him. I heard it happens.
Things which i think are missing
Certifications.Would ISB guys appreciate any good certifications in IT? What are you guys planning on that front?
All the best for everybody who is in the same boat.
Regards
hi guys..this is sourav..from kolkata..I am planning to give my GMAT for the first time in somewhere around August 2011. I have almost 4.5 yrs of exp in IT industry(in IT bellweathers Infosys and Cognizant)with decent academics(85% in SSC,73% in HSC and 78% in Engg, actively participated in several leaddrship activities in college as well as in my companies). I had appeared for CAT for d first time in 2009 but couldn't convert it into good percentile. I have started preparing for GMAT from the official GMAT book only and not going to any private coaching institutes. It would be great if u kindly suggest me some addtional efforts I need to give for my GMAT prep as I am really hellbound to apply for ISB at the end of this year.
prashant225 SaysI was an aspirant to the class of 2012. Unfortunately havent got the interview call and looks like a ding. Anyways my profile.
You got a call... get out of here and come back to 2012 thread.
PS: I am just messing around.. got nothing better to do
p.C. SaysAs far as i go would be from typical IT pool with exp of 6.5 yrs...Assuming that the R1 cutoff date for application would be of 31-Aug (similar to this yrs) planning to take the exam in June-July depending on the comfort zone of preperations...Any guidance/helpwould be greatly appreciated....
You may want to create your profile in ISB site as soon as possible and find out about the essay topics. Since you are planning to give GMAT in June-July and cutoff date for R1 is usually 31 Aug, I think you should work on your essays and recommendations simultaneously with GMAT. In my opinion, writing essays takes around one and half to 2 months (took me 3). Another pointer is that make sure your recommendations also reach ISB before 31st Aug. It gives ISB the complete picture of your application in one shot.. otherwise they will wait for your recommendations to come before sending out interview invite.
Those are my 2 cents.
PS: I have applied for R2 this year for class of 2012. In case (god forbid) I do not make this year then I will coem and join this thread.
Seems there is a similar thread started way back
http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/gmat-2011-isb-2012-2013-25061459
I think we should stick to one thread. Both the discussions are on one topic so i think we can close the thread which was formed later and which has less participation so far.
You got a call... get out of here and come back to 2012 thread.
PS: I am just messing around.. got nothing better to do
Sorry yaar, at tat point I did not have a call
Iam riding a boat...and would like to call anyone interested to join me...the name of the boat is..."what to do post mba for an IT guy" 😁
The application portal for 2012-13 is now live.
R1 deadline is Sept 15th and R2 deadline is Nov 30th.
The following are the questions
Please detail, your two most significant achievements. These could be either professional or personal but relevant to your application to the ISB. (300 words max)
Where do you see yourself three years after you graduate from the ISB?
... Please provide additional information, that will significantly affect the consideration of your application to the ISB.
There is an additional essay for those who are reapplying
All the best.
The application portal for 2012-13 is now live.
R1 deadline is Sept 15th and R2 deadline is Nov 30th.
The following are the questions
Please detail, your two most significant achievements. These could be either professional or personal but relevant to your application to the ISB. (300 words max)
Where do you see yourself three years after you graduate from the ISB?
... Please provide additional information, that will significantly affect the consideration of your application to the ISB.
There is an additional essay for those who are reapplying
All the best.
Hey. Thnx a lot 4 d info. 😃
Hello Puys,
I was an aspirant to the class of 2012. Unfortunately havent got the interview call and looks like a ding. Anyways my profile.
CA, CFA L2, KPMG 4 yrs in Banking and financial services, GMAT 770, Extracurriculars: Swim Team champion at state level, Mentor with Akanksha and some more stuff.
Will apply to ISB to the class of 2013 if i dont get a US admit. Let me know in case you need any help. I have a decent experience with the app process considering my dings from Columbia and ISB.
Regards
Prashant
Your profile seems incredible ... did you ask for feedback on why this ding?
pawanverma SaysYour profile seems incredible ... did you ask for feedback on why this ding?
he got in dude.
Hi ,
Can anyone enlighten me , if we remotely stand a chance for admissions in to this prestigious institute ,when i am working as Technical support engineer ,considering that i have good academic performance with fair amount of extra curricular activities?