Hello All, As we are thru with 80% admissions of ISB class 2013… All the dingers, newbies its time to start afresh with your GMAT preps… and Goal of ISB- class 2014. :: Lets make this thread as structural as possible … starting with …
Hello All,
As we are thru with 80% admissions of ISB class 2013... All the dingers, newbies its time to start afresh with your GMAT preps.. and Goal of ISB- class 2014. 
Lets make this thread as structural as possible .. starting with all the posts regarding GMAT as of now.. and gradually shifting to posts on R1 applications subsequently as the dates near..
Scored 570 in Veritas online GMAT test..... All, post with the current GMAT preparations and how everybody is fairing in the preparations
I am also a prospective applicant for ISB 2014.
The only problem is that ; being from Univ of Pune, and a bad luck in internal marks at college, I have a dismal under grad score of 55%.
Do you know of anyone who, despite average undergrad GPA, managed to sneak into ISB ?
I took GMAT on 11th Jan 2012 and scored 670.
I am not sure if thats enough or should I take it again.
What do you think puys ?
Cheers. Rahul
Rahul 670 is aint bad... but for ISB its that you need a strong work profile to support that. as 90% guys applying for ISB are above 700 in GMAT:wow::cheerio:... and have a strong profile... That is My Call.. what say other puys??
Came across this SC...Puys shoot the answers for this
11. The Diary of Anne Frank tells the true story of a young girl
and her family that were hidden during the Nazi occupation of the
Netherlands by a gentile Dutch couple, though they were
eventually discovered.
A.) that were hidden during the Nazi occupation of the
Netherlands by a gentile Dutch couple, though they were
eventually discovered
B.) that were hidden by a gentile Dutch couple during the Nazi
occupation of the Netherlands, though they were eventually
discovered
C.) whom a gentile Dutch couple hid during the Nazi occupation
of the Netherlands but were eventually discovered
D.) who were hidden by a gentile Dutch couple during the Nazi
occupation of the Netherlands but were eventually
discovered
E) who were hidden by a gentile Dutch couple during the Nazi
occupation of the Netherlands even though they were
eventually discovered
its D
I am also planning to apply for ISB this year.
Have 9 yrs of experience 7 yrs automotive and 2 yrs software. 3yrs international.
Avg acads 10th and 12th. 75% 10th and 78% in 12th.
BE 63 %. Does ISB consider average of all 4 years of BE or final year is good enough.
Havent taken GMAT yet. What score should I be targeting? Dont know if I have a strong profile. Comments welcome :)
GMAT score Higher the better but still ....:)
There is already a CO2014 thread going on: http://www.pagalguy.com/discussions/isb-class-of-2014-aspirants-25078394
No point having multiple threads for the same topic. Mods, please merge the two threads.
Atul,Having seen your profile.. Your work exp diverse which surely counts.. regarding your GMAT score, as the applicant pool for ISB is higly competitive having around 80 to 85 % applicants with above 700.
Also would like to mention do paln out your all co-curricular activities ...which will help you to show your all round development and make up to a impressive profle.. Good luck for your GMAT 😃
hey guys... i have been on PG for quite a while now soaking in plethora of knowledge abt B Schools. I wish to apply to ISB this year. I wanted some guidance on how much should I look at for a good GMAT score for getting through to ISB or at least getting a call etc. Here are my details :-
Class X - 88%
Class XII - 76%
BE Civil - 66.1% 1st Class
Total yrs of exp - 9.0
Currently working in Presales Consulting for a MNC in Delhi, profile being Manager - Solution Architect. I have all-in-all been into presales engagement & business analysis, both for Products & IT Services.
I have my GMAT date booked in April 2012. This will be my 1st attempt as well. So should I look at around 670-700?
Need your guidance please....
Saty
Sati, your projected score range is apt as per your diverse job profile. but lemme mind you there will be too many 700 barrier brokers in the pipeline
hey guys... i have been on PG for quite a while now soaking in plethora of knowledge abt B Schools. I wish to apply to ISB this year. I wanted some guidance on how much should I look at for a good GMAT score for getting through to ISB or at least getting a call etc. Here are my details :-
Class X - 88%
Class XII - 76%
BE Civil - 66.1% 1st Class
Total yrs of exp - 9.0
Currently working in Presales Consulting for a MNC in Delhi, profile being Manager - Solution Architect. I have all-in-all been into presales engagement & business analysis, both for Products & IT Services.
I have my GMAT date booked in April 2012. This will be my 1st attempt as well. So should I look at around 670-700?
Need your guidance please....
Saty
My current CTC is 15L & hold a 3 Years MBA from IIFT.
Would ISB of any value as going by natural career progression I should be looking at around 20 L in another 1-2 years.....
Hi I am someone with an average academic record but very good and varied work profile with some amount of NGO work with Rotary International. I have total of 6 years of work ex.. 3.5 in Cisco with lots of leadership responsibilities. Global Manager for Microsoft Enterprise Support Programs (Manage all of Cisco support requirements wrt to MS Components), and royalty. Been part of Negotiations for master Licensing Agreements with Legal teams. Manged reduction of Inventory with Contract Manufacturers. Receiver of Cisco Achievers award. Previous work experience includes application development and presales as Business Analyst. Responsible for setting up operations in both places. I would like to know what gMAT score would be required to get and if my profile would make any difference.
Hi... one fine morning I woke up and I said, I'm doing an MBA in 2013...so here I am...
Evaluate my profile:
I have a valid GMAT score - I wrote it in December 2010. I scored an average 610 and an AWA of 6!! (yipeee)!
now for my profile
10th class - 95%
12th calss - 90%
CGPA - 7.8 (NIFT apparel manufacturing - 4 years course)
Work ex - 5 years and 3 months (as on date of posting) - with ColorPlus for 2.5 years in Branding and Brand Communications, and rest in Mahindra Holidays in Marketing, PR and Brand communications for Mahindra Homestays.
Work Achievement:
1. was sponsored and got through for a sponsored MBA with Wellingkar as part of the Young leader's programme in Raymond (did not take it up as I had already accepted a job offer with Mahindra)
2. Have completed a sponsored elearning course with Harvard Business Publishing on general management - sponsored by Mahindra Holidays and Resorts
3. Was part of the Women's committee in ColorPlus handling worker related issues in the ColorPlus factories
4. Am part of the Employee Social Options group in Mahindra (ESOPS) doing charitable work
Extra Curriculars in school and College:
Won many awards for oratory including district level
Have been house leader and managed the cultural team in school
Had been part of the editorial team in the NIFT magazine called Fashazine
Had been part of the organising committee for the NIFT annual events SPECTRUM
Have learnt French upto Level B2 at Alliance Francaise
Have completed Level 4 in Japanese with ABK AOTS Dosokai
Social activities
Salsa dancing
Have travelled alone abroad (backpacking) - for 2 months - a big personal growth teaching me about global cultures.
Have been doing photography and writing assignments for friends
What do you think?????
Herewith my profile.
High School (12th) from South Africa: 80%
Undergrad from NYU: GPA 3.8
Masters from NYU: GPA 4.0
5 years working in Finance as a software consultant (Lehman Brothers, HSBC, a few hedge funds)
1 year work with my own NGO that I started in Africa.
2 years in outdoor advertising as EA to COO.
8 years of total work experience.
6 years abroad (USA 5, India 2, Africa 1)
On the writing staff of well known television shows and stand up comedy writer.
I am worried about the GMAT. What score would suffice for such a profile?
@[31510:atul1281] Hi..first of all I'm not a coach or consultant who can evaluate anybody's profile, I'm just a helper out here and other thing is evaluating someone profile will not be fair neither it will be easy, cos top B-schools not only consider the no: of years but also the quality of work and your learning from it also. Your learning and skills will be a real parameter to evaluate your profile, which you can do better than anyone else..
ISB consider agv of 4 yr not just that of final year.
Regarding the score, the avg score for ISB lies between 700-720, and any score between this will be safe according to me. 
@[602197:ssdd]Hi..you have a profile which is scattered in various dimensions, which makes you jack of al trades , but again everything depends upon ur learning and skills and not only on the no: of years. As a helper I can't find anything negative in your profile, it is decent and diverse. Sticking to minimum 700+ would be a safe choice.. atb
@ jk : what's your opinion on my profile :
.Current Age - 29 yrs old Nationality : Indian
Background:Qualified Chartered Accountant( ACA/CPA)- First attempt , ICWAI ( CIMA) - First attempt, CVA (NACVA) and CMA( IMA,USA). GPA of 3.5-3.7. 10th -76%, 12th 73% and B.com 71%
GMAT dec 2008 -610 and sept 2011 - 600
Work Experience
i have 8 years of experience( plus 3 years Articleship with big 4 - PWC)) in Investment banking, Private Equity, Valuations and M&A; having worked with fortune 10 companies. Have around 3 years of international experience and have worked in 28 countries in last 8 years across 4 continents. worked as an M&A; and strategy lead reporting to the CFO of an Investment house (PE) in Muscat, Oman.Also worked on the IPO of the company and would be going publlic in next 1 year. Handled multi - billion dollar cross border M&A; deals.
Currently working with a Big 4 firm in India as Assistant Director- TAS/M&A.; Leading a team of 125, will soon become 200 ( in next 6 months)
Achievements:-
Was selected amongst 50 Employees out of 100,000 to undergo the prestigious GE Finance Leadership Program.-
Undergone the leadership program of Shell Oil& Gas Company.-
I am also a certified assesor by CII ( confederation of indian industries).-
Wall Street training in Financial Modeling & Valuations.
Extra curricular: . -
Part of 'Citizen Journalist' program of BBC during the General Elections in '09.
-Founded and operated a small coffee shop/canteen (with around 10 employees) during the college days and subsequently sold it to a larger chain of canteen.Started with an Initial Investment of Rs 8000( USD 200) and sold it at Rs 1,60,000( USD 4000) and used my share of money to fund my further education.
Community service-
worked with an NGO in India during the Tsunami in India in 2004. Visited Nagapatanam and was there for a month and helped rebuild the houses and village.-
Stated a group in our locality to help people understand the effective and efficient usage of water and helped in putting thru a rain water harvesting plant in the locality. -
Worked with an NGO- 'Mustir' for the education and rehablitation of poor Arab children in Sur, Oman.
Post MBA goals - Investment banking / PE
HI my work profile is
10th(ICSE) 81.3%
12th-81%
12th-81%
B.tech 63.5%
Will be completing 3 years of work exp in my dad financial company in 2014
Have to take GMAT yet
Extra circular activities include
School cricket Captain
Cultural Secretary in my college
Own a running Website
What are my chances of getting and what score in GMAT can get me admission in ISB