It's back! -[2008] Ask ISB-Hyderabad: Admission Director answers your queries!

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Hello Sir,
I would like to know how many recos are necessary in total and how many of those recos are needed from superiors where im currently working.
Thanks in Advance
George


George,

We need a total of two recos and it depends entirely on you who you take your recos from. However, we always recommend that you take them from your current/latest employer.

Admissions Team
346
Dear Sir,
I have completed my M.Tech in 2007 and my B.E. in 2005. I have been working with an MNC since June 2007 and want to take admission in ISB for the academic year 2009-10. I know i am short of couple of months to satisfy 2 years work ex criteria. Prior to joining as a permanent employee, I have done my full time internship for 9 months(during which i was paid as well) in the company I am working with right now as part of my M.Tech curriculum. Will this internship experience count as a work ex?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,
Vikram


Vikram,

Unfortunately this work experience will not be considered valid for admission.

Admissions Team
347

Dear Sir,

I'm a CA and was wondering if my work experience as part of Articleship training (Full Time) should be shown in the application in Employment Details? And also will it be considered as experience by the AdCom?

Thanks,

348

Dear Sir,
I've completed my basic level certification in spanish from Instituto Hispania. Where should I enter this information in the ISB admissions website?

349

Dear Sir,

Is the volume of a candidate's pre-mba earnings a factor in admission decision?

Thank you.

350

Dear Sir,

I have a few doubts to be clarified.

1.I am a software engineer with around 2 years of (full time) work experience.So am I eligible to apply for admission or only 2 years of experience as an Executive is required?

2. Two years of work exp is required at the time of applying or at the time of addmission?

3.What is the minimum GMAT score required for addmission?

Kindly advise.

351

hi I am having 5 years on manufacturing experience, How difficult it is to get in to ISB? if i write GMAT by november can i join n february 2009?

352

Hello Sir,

Mr. Menon

I want too aut ISB Student body? Can you please guide me a bit about this body and it is role and importance at ISB.

Thanks and Regards
Sorabh

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Mod Edit: Profile Evaluation question. Please read the beginning of this thread.
354

Dear Mr. Director,
I would like to know whether there are others with profiles similar to mine in ISB.

1) BTech from IIT Madras in Chemical Engg.
2) Ph.D. in Chemical Engg. in a top university in the US
3) 5 years of work experience in R&D; in a multi-national company. Located in the US
4) GMAT: 730

Mod Edit: Profile Evaluation question. Please read the beginning of this thread. Also do mention your career goals w.r.t your career background. That would fetch you a more exact answer.
Thanks
RS.

355

Dear Mr. Menon,
Can you please tell me when a mail is sent to the recommenders? Is it sent as soon as I enter their mail-ids and save, or is it sent after I complete my full application and hit the final submit button?
I ask this, because my manager from whom I'll to take a reco might go on a vacation before I complete my application. So, I would like to get the reco as soon as possible.

Also, apart from 2 recos, can I send an additional reco ?

Thanks,
Saurabh

356

Dear Mr. Menon,

My profile is:

CA rankholder passed in 1998 / B.Com H from Hindu College in Delhi
Work Experience of 11 years
Current Salary: INR 33L p.a.
Age:32 years
Married and have a kid of 3 years.

I have been working for financial planning, budgeting, US GAAP reporting and been associated with Shared services (Big MNCs) for last 6 years involved in setting up operations, stabilisation and reengineering.

I still find myself getting too very concentrated in this line and getting little opportunities to diversify with my CA degree.

Do you recommed me to apply for admissions for ISB - What are my chances of selection and will I have to take a salary cut after my completion of course at ISB for few years.

Basically will it be worthwhile for me to pursue the course at ISB or any other ivy school in US.

Thanks

357
Dear Sir,

I'm a CA and was wondering if my work experience as part of Articleship training (Full Time) should be shown in the application in Employment Details? And also will it be considered as experience by the AdCom?

Thanks,


Forbidden_apple,

Articleship will not be considered as full time work exp. Please do not mention it under employment details.

Admissions Team
358
Dear Sir,
I've completed my basic level certification in spanish from Instituto Hispania. Where should I enter this information in the ISB admissions website?


666Reborn,

Please mention this under Other Educational Details.

Admissions Team
359
Dear Sir,

Is the volume of a candidate's pre-mba earnings a factor in admission decision?

Thank you.


No, your pre-MBA salary will not affect the admission decision.

Admissions Team
360
Dear Sir,

I have a few doubts to be clarified.

1.I am a software engineer with around 2 years of (full time) work experience.So am I eligible to apply for admission or only 2 years of experience as an Executive is required?

2. Two years of work exp is required at the time of applying or at the time of addmission?

3.What is the minimum GMAT score required for addmission?

Kindly advise.


Shweta_Singh85,

1) You are eligible to apply. Minimum two years of work exp is required to apply to ISB.
2) We will consider your exp up till the time of admission (April 2009).
3) There are no cut-off scores - a good score strengthens your application but does not guarantee admission while a low score dos not necessarily mean exclusion.

Admissions Team
361

Dear Admissions Team,
I am from medical profession. 37yrs with 8 years post MD work experience both india and in UK, experience includes in teaching and clinical(hospital).
I plan to gain skills in Healthcare management( not hospital administration) - skills specific for HCM include - strategic planning, quality healthcare delivery, healthcare finance, supplychain, leadership, IT in healthcare, entrepreneurship and healthcare business development. I am not looking for a post management job in pharma - biotech firms but in Management of healthcare delivery systems.

I have taken GMAT (620 - q-47, v- 27).
Do you think i should apply to ISB and can ISB train me with the required skills?

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ramachandrangct Says
hi I am having 5 years on manufacturing experience, How difficult it is to get in to ISB? if i write GMAT by november can i join n february 2009?


Ramachandrangct,

The next batch will commence in April, 2009. You may take you GMAT in November but you must submit your application by 1 December, 2007. For more details on admission cycle, please visit the link http://www.isb.edu/pgp/ApplicationProcess.Shtml?menuid=109

Admissions Team
363
Hello Sir,

Mr. Menon

I want too aut ISB Student body? Can you please guide me a bit about this body and it is role and importance at ISB.

Thanks and Regards
Sorabh


Sorabh,

You can become a part of the ISB student body once you are a student at ISB.

Admissions Team
364
Dear Mr. Director,
I would like to know whether there are others with profiles similar to mine in ISB.

1) BTech from IIT Madras in Chemical Engg.
2) Ph.D. in Chemical Engg. in a top university in the US
3) 5 years of work experience in R&D; in a multi-national company. Located in the US
4) GMAT: 730

Mod Edit: Profile Evaluation question. Please read the beginning of this thread. Also do mention your career goals w.r.t your career background. That would fetch you a more exact answer.
Thanks
RS.


r2i2010,

Yes, we do have students with such profile.

Admissions Team