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569

Is the feedback provided in a one-on-one session? I always thought that the feedback would be via an email......

If they feel that your GMAT score is on the lower side based on the competitiveness of your application pool and on your previous acad scores, they would let you know.

Feedback lene ke samay, dun be embarrassed to ask anything. Dun keep it inside. Let it out. Who knows, maybe they will provide an answer to your dilemma.
570

Aaah! 1st of March'12 and hunt for the coveted ISB 2013-14 admit begins!

Profile -

Education:

BTech, Central University, India - 71% (1 Research publication, 1 International Conference, 3 Best paper awards in national symposiums, National Certificate in Sports - Varsity cricket at South Zone level)

Masters, Reputed economics/social sciences university, London, UK - Merit(65%) and Graduate Scholarship

Work experience:
IT Consulting, India - 2 years (after BTech and prior to Masters)
Tech and Ops strategy, top tier investment bank, London (after Masters) - 2 years and counting.

Good international exposure and community leadership experience

GMAT - 690 (47Q,37V) - Not keen on a retake but suggestions/advice welcome.

Look forward to interacting with fellow aspirants!

571

Hi, even I screwed up my 1st attempt coz of verbal but you could definitely pick it up. I used the much less known e-gmat verbal course the 2nd time - really worked well for me and my verbal score improved from 27 to 37 in my 2nd attempt. I retook gmat in the span of 3 months. Would definitely recommend that you try e-gmat verbal for SC and CR.

All the best dude - put in some more zeal and you will score high in your next attempt!


Hi guys... I appeared for gmat earlier but ended up with less than 600 score 😞 nemesis was verbal.

I have gone through SC grail,manhattan CR and OG etc. but somehow can't understand what exactly went wrong. At the time of test..got little nervous 😐 not sure if this could be the only reason.

Any help will be appreciated!!!
572
If they feel that your GMAT score is on the lower side based on the competitiveness of your application pool and on your previous acad scores, they would let you know.

Feedback lene ke samay, dun be embarrassed to ask anything. Dun keep it inside. Let it out. Who knows, maybe they will provide an answer to your dilemma.


Yes.. If they feel it, they do tell it... I was a re-applicant this time and last time I got this feedback, that "you could try to improve your score a bit, even if by 10-20 points since you are from the competitive IT pool" (I was wait-listed and later dinged last year)
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sausi007 Says
Is the feedback provided in a one-on-one session? I always thought that the feedback would be via an email......


Untill last to last year feedback used to be a email affair, but starting last year ISB took a new initiative and started having a call to give feedback (very good initiative I must say, much better than an email).
I hope they continue that this year as well.

When you'll ask for feedback in April they will schedule a call with you and tell you in advance to call. You can discuss anything and everything.
574

Hi,

Whats the latest of the supposed new integrated reasoning section on the GMAT (due in June 2012). Is it a seperately scored section? Or will it contribute towards your GMAT score on 800?

575
sausi007 Says
Is the feedback provided in a one-on-one session? I always thought that the feedback would be via an email......


haan bhai, its via a phone call.
576

Hey people,

I have plans of applying to the 2013-14 batch. Following is my profile. Need feedbacks/suggestions if any.

Industry: Pharma/ Biotech (Biocon Ltd.)
Designation: Scientist in Research and development
Experience: 2 yrs.
UG: Mumbai university (B.Sc Chemistry)......Ranked 1st in college
PG: Madras Unversty (M.Sc Biochemstry)......Ranked 2nd at University level
Paper publications: 1 on the way (review stage)
Patent : 1 (review stage)
GMAT : Due in July
Field of specialization if future: Brand management and development.

I would really appreciate it, if anyone can suggest anything to improve my profile.

Thanks in advance

577
Hey people,

I have plans of applying to the 2013-14 batch. Following is my profile. Need feedbacks/suggestions if any.

Industry: Pharma/ Biotech (Biocon Ltd.)
Designation: Scientist in Research and development
Experience: 2 yrs.
UG: Mumbai university (B.Sc Chemistry)......Ranked 1st in college
PG: Madras Unversty (M.Sc Biochemstry)......Ranked 2nd at University level
Paper publications: 1 on the way (review stage)
Patent : 1 (review stage)
GMAT : Due in July
Field of specialization if future: Brand management and development.

I would really appreciate it, if anyone can suggest anything to improve my profile.

Thanks in advance


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578

Thanks a lot.

579

Hi. Can some one guide me on how to get one's profile evaluated?

580
Hey people,

I have plans of applying to the 2013-14 batch. Following is my profile. Need feedbacks/suggestions if any.

Industry: Pharma/ Biotech (Biocon Ltd.)
Designation: Scientist in Research and development
Experience: 2 yrs.
UG: Mumbai university (B.Sc Chemistry)......Ranked 1st in college
PG: Madras Unversty (M.Sc Biochemstry)......Ranked 2nd at University level
Paper publications: 1 on the way (review stage)
Patent : 1 (review stage)
GMAT : Due in July
Field of specialization if future: Brand management and development.

I would really appreciate it, if anyone can suggest anything to improve my profile.

Thanks in advance

Hmm........kewl profile........you just need to score good and defend the RnD >>> Brand Mgmt switch........ATB dude 😃
581

This is slightly off topic but i thought our puys would have some good advice
I am a ISB 2013 Reject (5.5 yrs IT exp,GMAT 740) and i want to re-apply this year to all the premier 1 yr programs in India including ISB(Missed some deadlines last year as i took the GMAT late)
The situation is that i have a valid US Visa on hand and my company is ready to send me ASAP if i am willing to go,however i'm in a dilemma whether to stay back in India and apply in person or
travel abroad and handle the applications from there
Does anybody know how easy or how hard it is to manage applications/interviews
with IIMs, XLRI-GMP and SP Jain from abroad ?
I think applying to ISB would be the easiest,however not so sure about IIM
XLRI and SP Jain,there is some offline stuff involved(physical docs) and also not sure if they entertain telephone/skype interviews

really confused here,please chip in with some advice

582

Hmm........kewl profile........you just need to score good and defend the RnD >>> Brand Mgmt switch........ATB dude


Yes GMAT Score has to be quite good. Thanks for your help.

583

here is my profile .

iam an indian with 2.5 yrs of work ex . 1 year in a private engineering firm and other 1.5 years in public sector (a job with government of india)as a design engineer in bhel.

By the time i get an admit i ll have 3.5 yrs of work ex in which 2.5 yrs will be a govt of india job (hopefully a different work ex)

10th - 91%
12th - 91%
btech - 73%


EXTRACURRICULAR :

1. I have written two articles to the leading English daily THE HINDU with titles "It's time to introspect" dated 22nd December 2008 and"Hoping for happier times ahead" dated 5th January 2009.


2. I was vice-captain of school team which lifted the trophy for the year 2000

3. I was part of school team which lifted the runner up trophy for the year 2002-03

4. Participated in finance work shop conducted by RUTERS which dealt with basics of stock markets and market crashes.

5. I won 2nd prize for school level essay writing competition for the year 2002-03

6.Won certificate of appreciation in RAMACHANDRA MISSION essay writing competition in the year 2002-03.

7. I was graded to 84% in NATIONAL ART SERVICES SUNRISE CONTEST for essay writing in the year 2002-03 and also i won many awards/medals and shields at colony/school level quiz competitions for which certificates are not issued.

DURING ENGINEERING

a) Event organiser for cult fest in coll

1.Presented a technical paper ON "IRIDIUM SATELLITES" at BITS-PILANI GOA campus for NATIONAL LEVEL technical fest QUARK-08

2.Presented a technical paper on " FLUX SWITCHING MOTORS" at BITS PILANI,RAJASTHAN for NATIONAL LEVEL technical fest APOGEE-08

3.I have worked on an innovative project " CLAP SWITCH" for national level technical fest at Sreenidhi institute of science and technology for tech-fest ADASTRA-07

4.I presented a technical paper on "RED TACTON" at Sreenidhi institute of science and technology for tech-fest ADASTRA-08

5.I presented a technical paper on "BLUETOOTH" at Hitech engineering college, Hyderabad.

At work :
I recieved best performance award .

Being a public sector compnay bhel doesnt award as frequently as other private firms do . I dont know how can i communicate it to the panel,i initiated sports club here and organised inter departmental sprts for the employees to boost their morale.

I joined an NGO recently .....



Please evaluate my profile and let me know my chances for ISB

585

Guys,

Join ISB Co2014 FB page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/357433377624017

586
Guys,

Join ISB Co2014 FB page: https://www.facebook.com/#!/groups/357433377624017


CO2014 !!! This will create a lot of confusion, isn't it? Those who will actually get into CO2014 will have to create some other group when the time comes.

Moreover we are CO2014 applicants as of now...
587

Folks,
Am also an ISB CO2014 aspirant.

But I've few questions:
I might sound like a pessimist guy but still would like to ask this question:
Is paying fees $40K worth? I mean for a guy like me who is from a middle class Indian family, this is really too expensive.
I understand education is not expenditure, it's investment.
But for initial decision making, it's kind of tough.
I know here we are discussing the pre-admission stuff and we're just aspirants. But this is too expensive, isn't this?

Yes, there are some scholarships available. But for a guy who is recently married and whose wife is also not working, isn't it a tough call?

Regards,
Chaitu

PS: Apologies if I have posted this in wrong forum.

588
Folks,
Am also an ISB CO2014 aspirant.


As you rightly mentioned, it is expensive and that it is an investment. Many like you and me are from same category of society. Do not depend on scholarships. If you get it, its gr8 else you can get education loan from banks without any collateral.

Plus with the job that you get after ur mba from isb, the salary will be sufficient to pay you monthly loan emi plus work out your monthly expenses and live a modest life for a start.
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CO2014 !!! This will create a lot of confusion, isn't it? Those who will actually get into CO2014 will have to create some other group when the time comes.

Moreover we are CO2014 applicants as of now...

This is an applicants group only.