I'm new here.Been in and around CAT all till now, so this is a new ball game for me. I have a couple of basic questions and the ISB FAQs do not address them.So please help me with the following:
I completed my B.E in Information Tech in May 2011 and started working with Cisco in July 2011.
1. So M I eligible for the intake in 2013. I will have about 22 months of work ex till then.Or is the work ex counted at the time of application. 2. If I'm eligible for the 2014 intake, when should I write GMAT and when does the application procedure start.
Pardon me if the questions are redundant.
Regards.
ISB prefers that the candidate should have atleast 2 yrs of work ex however they would consider candidates having lesser exp who have an exceptional profile. Is your second question abt ISB application or GMAT
Thanks for the response :) However, the question was, do i need to have 2 years work ex a. When i get into ISB or b. When i apply for it
And my second question is: If I'm to plan to get into ISB in the 2014 session, when should i write GMAT and when should i send in my completed aplpication?
Your first question is very subjective as no one can tell for sure how good/bad is your profile is right now Second: You can get reco from your supervisors in your company there is no need for a reco from client. Books there are many : manhattan, OG, Kaplan etc I feel you should start with OG
I was hoping someone from ISB would have some idea about profile and how to improve it... Lets see and wait for more answers.
And thanks for your recommendations for the books. I will surely have a look and start preparing.
Thanks for the response :) However, the question was, do i need to have 2 years work ex a. When i get into ISB or b. When i apply for it
And my second question is: If I'm to plan to get into ISB in the 2014 session, when should i write GMAT and when should i send in my completed aplpication?
Work ex is counted till 31st march of the year u are applying.... for example in my case ,.... my work ex was counted as on 1st April 2012....
kya ho raha hai Puy lowg? PAdhai going on in full swing...?
Anyone knows when a feedback from ISB is expected? for dinged applicants? will they send a mail automatically aor we have to contact them?
Going back into slumber for GMAT preps..it is too bad. Hoping ISB tells me that my GMAT score was good enough and was dinged for other reasons. Then I will donate my books and forget about GMAT>
Profile evaluations k liye jo lowg puuch rahe hain... Please write to ISB and get it evaluated..and get yourself a counsellor.. It really superbly helps.!!
I'm new here.Been in and around CAT all till now, so this is a new ball game for me. I have a couple of basic questions and the ISB FAQs do not address them.So please help me with the following:
I completed my B.E in Information Tech in May 2011 and started working with Cisco in July 2011.
1. So M I eligible for the intake in 2013. I will have about 22 months of work ex till then.Or is the work ex counted at the time of application. 2. If I'm eligible for the 2014 intake, when should I write GMAT and when does the application procedure start.
Pardon me if the questions are redundant.
Regards.
Regarding your question on applying with 22 months of workex, who will know better than me how hell bent ISB adcom is, on that 24 months workex criterion
My suggestion - apply for Co2015 (2014 intake). Unless, of course, you do not mind a deferred admit. But then again, there is no harm in trying - who knows, you might be the trend breaker :cheers:
I needed suggestions regarding a) my profile - what and how to improve? b) From whom should I think of getting recommendations from? (since I am in a product based company, no specific interactions with clients.)
I am planning to appear for GMAT by June, this year. Of course I will try to get most out of it. (Any books/mock tests suggestions are welcome).
Profile gets built around your personal and professional goals. I do not think it is a good idea to do things you are not interested in for the sake of an MBA admit. Plus, it really is how well you perform at work (and a tad bit of accomplishments outside work) that will make your application surface amongst thousand other applicants'. Provided, you build your story well, incorporating your post-MBA goals.
My $0.02 - Your acads look brilliant, I'm sure you will crack GMAT too. Browse back a few pages on this thread. There has been quite some substantial discussion on strategies and resources for GMAT preparation.
Recommendations - I would suggest, get these from people who know you, your capabilities, achievements and aspirations closely at a personal level. IMHO, the referee could be a high-flyer in his own field but if he doesn't know you well enough, the reference will turn out to be very generic - not a good sign.
I am a fresh applicant and have been a silent spectator of this thread for quite a while.I could see many re-applicants here.Did any of you(re-applicant) recieve feedback from ISB on the app???
Even the waitlisted candidates are waiting for their rejection mails leave alone the feeedbacks. I think people will start getting feedbacks from end April onwards.
Guys count me in for Mission 2014.
I am a fresh applicant and have been a silent spectator of this thread for quite a while.I could see many re-applicants here.Did any of you(re-applicant) recieve feedback from ISB on the app???
Going back into slumber for GMAT preps..it is too bad. Hoping ISB tells me that my GMAT score was good enough and was dinged for other reasons. Then I will donate my books and forget about GMAT>
I could not follow ur previous posts, what is your GMAT score?
Even the waitlisted candidates are waiting for their rejection mails leave alone the feeedbacks. I think people will start getting feedbacks from end April onwards.
what about you anuj.....on which side of the fence???
Whatever Sarvajna has said is absolutely correct. Nobody can give you a feedback about your profile. MBA is not about your CV. Its about your perception and ambitions. What you have scored or what you have played/done can only carry you to some extenct but after that it's your vision that will have to take you on a ride. What I am trying to say is that for MBA every profile is good. It's how you write your essays,taking your past and future into consideration, that is more important. And ofcourse the interview after that. I am pretty much sure if you go and ask the ISB authorities they are not going to discourage you with that CV.
Hi everyone,
I am planning to aim for isb may be next year. My profile is:
Work Ex: since June '10 (IT - product based company) (US based company but specifically No international experience)
Part time, I teach 9th and 10th class students.
EC: > Lots (and I mean lots) of certificates in sports/cultural field but all at school/college/university level. > Cultural Secretary of college > Few adventure sports certificates (mountaineering/rafting)
I needed suggestions regarding a) my profile - what and how to improve? b) From whom should I think of getting recommendations from? (since I am in a product based company, no specific interactions with clients.)
I am planning to appear for GMAT by June, this year. Of course I will try to get most out of it. (Any books/mock tests suggestions are welcome).
Good good! Your score is definitely on the higher side which is going to help you. Now start jotting down the points that you will have to articulate for your essays. Good luck lad
Congrats....as they say better late then never....
I am through with GMAT...here's a glimpse to my profile:
GMAT : 730(Q50 V3 Grad : Mech Engineer from NIT Work Ex : 4 yrs of managerial exp. in Automobile sector
Keeping this thread alive now that the admissions should open up in april or will it be may ?
Any ideas if they are second MBA friendly place ?
Well don't quite know if my profile's a close fit. Any pointers
1. Work ex - 6 yrs / currently a sr. consultant with a big 4. Flip side v. close to IT. 2. Acads - 10 th - 81 12th - 79 BE - 60 Mumbai Univ. ( do they rationalize the scores ?? ) Full time exec MBA from Symbiosis - 75 % ( does it matter ?? )
yes they welcome 2nd mba as well. I will suggest go ant attend their info session and clear your doubts.
a big hi folks,
Keeping this thread alive now that the admissions should open up in april or will it be may ?
Any ideas if they are second MBA friendly place ?
Well don't quite know if my profile's a close fit. Any pointers
1. Work ex - 6 yrs / currently a sr. consultant with a big 4. Flip side v. close to IT. 2. Acads - 10 th - 81 12th - 79 BE - 60 Mumbai Univ. ( do they rationalize the scores ?? ) Full time exec MBA from Symbiosis - 75 % ( does it matter ?? )
Good good! Your score is definitely on the higher side which is going to help you. Now start jotting down the points that you will have to articulate for your essays. Good luck lad
Keeping this thread alive now that the admissions should open up in april or will it be may ?
Any ideas if they are second MBA friendly place ?
Well don't quite know if my profile's a close fit. Any pointers
1. Work ex - 6 yrs / currently a sr. consultant with a big 4. Flip side v. close to IT. 2. Acads - 10 th - 81 12th - 79 BE - 60 Mumbai Univ. ( do they rationalize the scores ?? ) Full time exec MBA from Symbiosis - 75 % ( does it matter ?? )
kya ho raha hai Puy lowg? PAdhai going on in full swing...? 
Then I will donate my books and forget about GMAT> 
