@navisangha Even I believe it should not be more than 30-40 odd WL. However, I do remember reading it somewhere in this form that # of WL is around 200.
You will see all kind of speculations .... So enjoy and take everything with a pinch of salt 😛
@panks_delhi I agree.. but those arguments were based on change of app number... which definitely means or indicates nothing... but there is no confusion on the 6 digit app number you get initially... the one which starts with 14XXXX. The 4 X's are definitely your serial number in the number of applications submitted... But the important thing is it means or decides nothing.. it does not give u any advantage or disadvantage as such...
@vjmannurwhere can I see my app number? mine is not similar to the 14XXXX pattern.. in fact my app number is only 5 digit long against the 6 digits that you are talking about..
@srm85 I have worked with many ISB alums till date. I've just asked one to send a referral. Does it make sense to ask a couple more to send referrals? Not sure whether it would add value to my candidacy or just irritate the adcom
Hahahaha - I'm touched by your faith in alums, but trust me the ad-com would not to pleased if they figure out that you are trying to game the system by asking only alums to send recommendations or by flooding the system with alum recos. After all, a good number of people do make it every year without needing any alum recommendations.
The entire point of recommendations is to get validation from people who have interacted/worked closely with you so it's always a good idea to get recos from people who can honestly comment on you as a person and as a professional rather than ISB alums or people with fancy titles (of course it helps if the people who have worked closely with you are alums or have fancy titles to begin with ;)
Ultimately every candidate will be evaluated on their respective strengths, the reco from am alum would perhaps prove useful in a crunch decision but I am sure it will not work as a magic key!
Puys,there is no significance of app no. as such.It can also change with due course of time.I have seen R1 applicants over-analysing App no. and laughing it off when the i/v calls and admits from ISB were rolled out.The best thing for us is to keep our fingers crossed and wait for i/v decision.
@singhsid I second your thoughts. However, I do believe that an ISB alum who knows a candidate well can best judge whether the candidate is a good fit for ISB. And I think thats probably the reason why the alum recommendation page exists despite the 2 regular recommendations.
Regarding your work experience, it all depends on the kind of work you have been doing and the kind of work you will be doing for the next few months. For someone with IT background it always boils down to how well you showcase yourself and your ability to portray your achievements. It is very difficult to achieve something phenomenal in a span of 3 years for someone who started off as a fresher in an IT firm like TCS/CTS/Wipro etc etc.. (no offence to anyone!), so be a bit cautious with what you would like to highlight in your essays.
You acads seems to be decent, the average score of selected applicants in ISB is typically 710 or 720. Again, being from an IT pool always aim for something much higher than the average. My suggestion is to make sure you score at least a 750 (start your prep now! 😃 )
You have a good list of extra curricular activities for your profile which is a positive point.
Hi I'm Simran, here's my profile: 1. GMAT: 770, AWA: 6 2. Experience: 5+years, Consulting (big 4) 3. 10th: 92.6% , 12th: 91.4% 4. Great Extracurriculars - state level debate champion, national level gymnast 5. IIT grad I have been a silent spectator, just joined. I have a ding from Harvard, waitlisted in Wharton. I think I have written good essays, what do you think are my chances in making it to ISB (R2)
