ISB 2009 Aspirants

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Hi PGs, I think this is the right time to start this new and fresh thread for all the PGs who aspire to join ISB 2009 batch. The apping process will start somewhere around july. In that case, this should be the right time for any aspiran…

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Hi PGs,

I think this is the right time to start this new and fresh thread for all the PGs who aspire to join ISB 2009 batch.

The apping process will start somewhere around july. In that case, this should be the right time for any aspirant to start preparing for his GMAT.

Let it be anywhere from writing GMAT to Application processes, post you queries here and get it answered.

I hope the current ISB PGs will also help us reach our goal.

Added by Apurv - http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/its-back-2008-ask-isb-hyderabad-admission-director-answers-your-queries-25032548

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Hi...this is Vivek...just curious as to how to go about my preparation for GMAT- the kind of material i'll require for a thorough prepartion, places from where i can gather the same, its cost etc. Also wondering if its difficulty level is at par with that of CAT

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hey...m also sailing in the same boat...plan to apply this yr..hope to c sum informative posts on this thread...cheers 😃

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Hi Guys,
I'm also aiming for ISB this year. Hope to look some good posts here. Good initiative. Thanks!

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Why don't we people share our profiles here, so that we can have a fair idea of what kind of people apply to ISB.

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Hey Guys ,
On the same boat........Details later

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m an architect...with a varied professional experience of over 3 yrs...baaki not much of scores with me...just gettng to know the intricacies of getting into MBA...cheers

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Hi,

I am from the IT background with 6 yr Exp. Currently in Japan. Hope to give GMAT by May-end.

All the best to all the aspirants.

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Hi ,

Welcome to all ISB aspirants,taking my GMAT by May. Here goes my profile.

Education : B.Tech (Chem) - Average
Work Exp : 8 Years in MNC in sales and Business delvelopment
Now for the past 2 Months as National Manger - Sales for small start up
Engineering Software Services Company. Complete change in industry as
such.


Extra Cir : Actually Nothing -- i have look around my self.

I hope my exp will not be negative side... any views welcome.


raj

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Hi all,

I too am in the same boat, aiming for ISB. Looking forward to useful info coming out from this thread.

As a starter, I am wondering if the application process starts in Jul, when would it be a good time to give the GMAT? And ideally how long before the test date do we need to book a seat for GMAT?

Thanks,
Rahul

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Hi all,

I too am in the same boat, aiming for ISB. Looking forward to useful info coming out from this thread.

As a starter, I am wondering if the application process starts in Jul, when would it be a good time to give the GMAT? And ideally how long before the test date do we need to book a seat for GMAT?

Thanks,
Rahul

It is always good to have the GMAT score before the application opens, so that you can concentrate on writing essays rather than on GMAT, once the app starts. In that case try to give the GMAT before Jun/July.

Reg seats, it is recommended that you reserve the seat a month before. These months will be very busy in India. Many people will be trying to give their GMATs in these months.
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Hi, evn count me in. I am planning to give my GMAT in june-july.

I would be having about 2.5 yrs exp by 2009.

A really good initiative..

I have a query . Do the people with 2-3 yrs exp find it difficult to get into ISB... What are the main criteria do the ISB ppl look at..

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@ Kamnashish,

ISB looks at the following 6 selection criterias

1. GMAT score
2. Acads
3. Work Exp.
4. Essays ( part of the application)
5. Recos ( 2 no.s)
6. Interview

The relative weightage of these parameters is anybodys guess. But since there are 6 parameters of evaluation one can compensate weak area with others.

ISB Co09 do have students with 2-3 years work exp.

Hi, evn count me in. I am planning to give my GMAT in june-july.

I would be having about 2.5 yrs exp by 2009.

A really good initiative..

I have a query . Do the people with 2-3 yrs exp find it difficult to get into ISB... What are the main criteria do the ISB ppl look at..
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Alrighty, I finally managed to get myself registered with PG altho' I've been surfing around for an year.

My profile looks something like this:

Undergrad & Grad academics - Avg.
Work Ex: 3 yrs BPO, 2 yrs as TL
Extra Curricular - NCC, Sports, NGOs etc.

Planning to take the GMAT in May so that I have enough time to prepare the essays and the other reqs.

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Hey All,
Good to see that you guys are starting early. I will try and answer the questions that you guys may have.

ATB to everyone.

PS: I may not have internet access all the time, so I might not get to answer all your questions immediately. I shall try my best to chip in every now and then.

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Hey All,
Good to see that you guys are starting early. I will try and answer the questions that you guys may have.

ATB to everyone.

PS: I may not have internet access all the time, so I might not get to answer all your questions immediately. I shall try my best to chip in every now and then.



Thanks Sabthagiri for your whole-hearted help and support to this thread.
Anybody pls clarify me one thing - what is the best time(say may be June or before) to give GMAT since for the academic year 2009-2010, the admission kickstarts in July 2008 and it takes atleast 3 weeks for the GMAT score to reach the ISB authorities?

Thanks
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Thanks Sabthagiri for your whole-hearted help and support to this thread.
Anybody pls clarify me one thing - what is the best time(say may be June or before) to give GMAT since for the academic year 2009-2010, the admission kickstarts in July 2008 and it takes atleast 3 weeks for the GMAT score to reach the ISB authorities?

Thanks


Ideally you take the test a couple of months (atleast) before the application deadline.

Two Reasons:
1. You have time to have one another go in case you feel that there is scope for improvement over the first attempt. (You can attempt the GMAT only once per month)
2. You dont have to parallely do your GMAT prep and application prep.

ATB.
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Hi All,

I am also an aspirant of ISB class of '10, here goes my profile,...
Please let me know what u all think abt it...

25 Yrs, Chartered Accountant and Cost Accountant ( both First attempt)
3 yrs of workex till now will be 4.2 yrs by the time the next session starts. Currently working with an MNC bank. Almost 1 yrs of intl experience ( migrations of processes)
Planning to give GMAT In may 08. Decent extra curiculars and social service.

regards

Sudhir Nemani