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

MBA
1055
Sir/Madam,

I had asked a question yesterday. You might have missed it. So repeating.

Does ISB consider having 10 yrs exp in IT (tech role) as a weakness for admission ?

Thanks
Geetha


Geetha,

Please do not believe in such rumours. This is not the case at all.

Admissions Team
1056
Hello Sir,
I am an R1 applicant. I am from Pune and my Interview center is Hydrabad. In an earlier post you mentioned that the results for Hyd center will be out latest by 25 Oct. I will be travelling extensively that week, so it will be really helpful if you could tell on which tentative dates interviews for Pune candidates will be held. It will help me plan my travel better.

Thanks & Regards


Neoisalive,

No such date has been decided yet.

Admissions Team
1057
Ankit,

All the selected and non-selected applicants have been notified. However, there are some applicants who have been put on waitlist, no mails have been sent to them. We will inform them about their final status in a few days.

Admissions Team


Sir

If you could please tell us the consensus behind waitlisting applicants before the interview stage itself? Does the school expect to have reviewed applicants form other cities completely by the time a definite verdict is sent out to the waitlisted candidates?

--Rajiv
1058
Hie.......

Thanks lot for kind of help and guidance you are providing....

Please look into my profile and suggest about my chances with ISB....

As Most IMP question I am having is how much my past acadamic record is going to hurt my chances to join ISB....

1) CAT 07:- 680.

2) Work Exp ( Till now ) :- 3 years 3 months,

June 05 - June 07:-
2 years as a entrepreneur(Investment consultant company)

June 07 - Till now :- 2 I.T companies(1 domestic and 1 MNC)
Business Analyst in capital markets domain
( Both domestic and Internation client exposure)

3) Acads:-
Pursuing CFA
B.E (2005 pass out):- 59.8%
12th :- 60%
10th :- 63.2%

4) Xtra curricular:-
Good sports, Event organiser and social service work.

my queries..how well do i fit in as per the requirements at your institute...?

I also wish to change my domain of work form IT to Hard core finance
just wanted to know if this kind of change is encouraged and beneficial and promising in the long term.....
and one more thing what is the kind of profile i can expect at the end of the course considering my cureent profile & a decent performan\ce at Insty....?

Thanks in advance....

Cheers

:yell:


Micky,

Please note that we are not doing a profile check on this thread.

As far as career switch from IT to Finance is concerned, it is possible. ISB as an institute does not encourage/discourage students to change their field from IT to any other, as it is a matter of personal choice.

Since you plan to change your industry to Finance, you will most probably start as a Junior Associate/Associate depending upon the firm.

Admissions Team
1059
Hello Sir
Please find below my query on placement i posted earlier

On surfing the ISB site for latest placement trends, I see some encouraging
news for aspirants planning to switch either their industry or function or both post-mba from ISB. The pie-chart and other graphs did gave a glimpse of the last season's placement trend but I was particularly interested in people making a switch from IT to Investment Banking.
I have already applied in Round 1 for the 2009-10 session and waiting for the next step. Your reply on this highly appreciated as that will help me a lot in matching my expectations post-ISB.

Regards
Jeet


Jeet,

A shift from IT to IB is possible depending upon the capabilities of the student. In such a case, the student will have to take up majority of Finance related electives and also opt for an ELP related to the industry. Last year only a handful of students made this shift.

Admissions Team
1060
Hi Ad-com,

Is there any disadvantage of going for telephonic interview rather than personal interview? Apart from obvious disadvantage, what is ISB's line of thinking about it?

Thanks
Deb


Deb,

There is no such disadvantage.

Admissions Team
1061
Sir,

I have a few questions regarding classroom schedules and some aspects of the learning model.

a. How many hours (per week) of classroom sessions does each course correspond to ?

b. Will there be classes on Sundays ?

c. Can you tell us something about the "Independant study" that students can take up? Is it just a "self-study course" or can it be taken up as a "research oriented assignment" ?

d. Are there any ELP partners outside India ? Do students get to travel abroad for these projects ? Do we get to form ELP teams ourselves "or" will the partners select teams ? Do ELP partners always come with specific projects ??

I am interested in finding out, if in ISB do we get oppurtunities to take up a problem in a field in which we want to puruse our careers and try solving the same (with a team of our choice). My questions (c) and (d) above are inline with this thought.


Thanks and Regards,
Sarat

Sarat,

1) 4 hours per week/course.

2) There are no classes on Sunday.

3) The Independent Study course allows you to explore areas of interest not covered in the curriculum. You can enroll for an Independent Study under the guidance of a resident faculty member or one of the visiting faculty / visiting scholar.

You can enroll for a total of two Independent Studies during terms 5-8. An Independent Study is necessarily graded as a pass/fail course and therefore will not be included in the required credit count, i.e., it can not be part of 33 minimum credits required for graduation, nor can it be counted towards a concentration area. The final transcript will record the Independent Study with a grade PASS or FAIL.

Whether you can take it up as a "research oriented assignment" will depend on the nature of the study to be conducted.
4) Yes, we do have ELP partners outside India. Since these companies are looking for an entry strategy in India, so the students are not required to travel abroad. ELP teams are formed by students themselves.

ELP partners come with their own specific projects.

5) Yes, you can take up a project.

Admissions Team


1062
Jeet,

A shift from IT to IB is possible depending upon the capabilities of the student. In such a case, the student will have to take up majority of Finance related electives and also opt for an ELP related to the industry. Last year only a handful of students made this shift.

Admissions Team


Sir
Thanks for your update. Can you discuss a little about profiles of the students making this switch last year. Better would be if I can get their contact info.
Moreover, can I have list of Banks/FIs where they are now starting their careers in IB. Also, any info on their roles and salary package will be appreciated.

Regards
Jeet
1063
Sir

If you could please tell us the consensus behind waitlisting applicants before the interview stage itself? Does the school expect to have reviewed applicants form other cities completely by the time a definite verdict is sent out to the waitlisted candidates?

--Rajiv


Rajiv,

Another set of emails for Mumbai will be sent out. We cannot give you the exact date as to when this will happen.

Admissions Team
1064

Sir,
Some Bangalore guys have received interview calls. Could you please let us know if more Bangalore guys would be getting the call and when?
Thanks a lot

1065
Sir,
Some Bangalore guys have received interview calls. Could you please let us know if more Bangalore guys would be getting the call and when?
Thanks a lot


The.underdog,

Yes, we have sent out some mails to Bangalore and Chennai applicants to help them facilitate their travel plans. Another set of mails will be sent out soon.

Admissions Team
1066
Sir,

I am planning to apply in round 2. I have 2+ work-experience in IT. In my company I am working along with the quality department and wants to build up my career in this direction only. It would be great help if you can just tell about some specific electives related to this field offered by ISB and what all career opportunities could be in this field for an ISB student.

Thanks,
Nagraj


Nagraj,

Once in ISB, you can get in touch with IT faculty and seek their guidance in choosing the electives.

In the past, students with this background have been hired at Associate Cosultant/Consultant/Team Lead/Solution Architect level by major IT companies.

Admissions Team
1067

Admissions Team,

I am from Bangalore and have given a contact address in Hyderabad.
Office address still says Bangalore.
This was more from a convenience point of view.

Will I be considered amongst the Hyderabad candidates or the Bangalore candidates ? I am concerned that if I am shortlisted (and I am hoping I would be) will I get sufficient time to make travel arrangements ?

Thanks,
Sarat

1068

Admissions Team,

I am working in Bangalore and have given a contact address of Delhi (My native place) .

However, i have given the interview location at Hyderabad.

As candidates from Bangalore and Chennai who have kept their interview location as Hyderabad have started to get calls.I am concerned that when can i expect a call if I am shortlisted provided my contact address in the application is Delhi. Will I get sufficient time to make travel arrangements ?

Thanks in advance.

1069

Dear Sir
Is it possible to disclose the no of final offers (R1+R2) which ISB is going to make given the past yield numbers. I would assume for 560 seats you would give more than 560 offers (say 650). If its not possible to disclose can you tell what was the no last yr for the 440 seats.

Also which all rankings will the ISB participate this year

thanks
@!

1070
Admissions Team,

I am from Bangalore and have given a contact address in Hyderabad.
Office address still says Bangalore.
This was more from a convenience point of view.

Will I be considered amongst the Hyderabad candidates or the Bangalore candidates ? I am concerned that if I am shortlisted (and I am hoping I would be) will I get sufficient time to make travel arrangements ?

Thanks,
Sarat


Dear Sarat & Fultumasti,

We have considered your work location and you will be considered amongst Bangalore candidates and will be communicated latest by Monday, 20th October.

Admissions Team
1071
Dear Sir
Is it possible to disclose the no of final offers (R1+R2) which ISB is going to make given the past yield numbers. I would assume for 560 seats you would give more than 560 offers (say 650). If its not possible to disclose can you tell what was the no last yr for the 440 seats.

Also which all rankings will the ISB participate this year

thanks
@!


Theapprentice,

This information is confidential and hence cannot be disclosed.

Admissions Team
1072

Dear Sir,

I am from bangalore but from other threads I came to know interview dates for bangalore people are rolled off. I will be thankful if you can tell what will be the last date of notification for bangaore candidates?

Many Thanks in advance.

1073

Sir,

when can the mumbai waitlisted candidates expect to receive any communication from isb ??

Regards,
Ankit

1074

Dear Ad Com,

Couple of questions:

1. It is observed that extremely high score in one section and extremely low score in the other section on GMAT, is a matter of concern to ISB Ad Com. Does that mean - the applicant is rejected if he/she falls under this criteria?

2. Do you think it is worth to apply in R2, if I come under this criteria?

Any input is appreciated. Thanks!