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

MBA
1075

Dear Sir,

I have two queries:

1) I have gathered some info from the official website of the ISB and it states that it's recommended that one applies in R1 rather than R2( in which the number of vacancies is limited..as it says ). Does it mean that the allocation of seats will be more in R1 than in R2? I understand that it's entirely upto one's own discretion..but I have to ask...is it better to refrain from applying in R2 and wait for the next year?(because...in one year, one cannot significantly alter his/her profile..so once rejected, it will be to one's disadvantage the following year).

2) Does the timing before the deadline, at which I apply matter? I mean...does it make any difference if I apply the day before the deadline or a month before the deadline? I'm asking this to understand how the applications will be reviewed by the admissions team...will it be like a rolling review or the applications will be looked at only after the deadline date has passed?....because..it's similar to the advantage of applying in R1 over R2...

Thanks in advance...

1076
Sir,

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

Regards,
Ankit


Ankit,

All waitlisted candidates from Mumbai have been notified about their status.

Admissions Team
1077
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.


MBAaspirant09,

All Bangalore mails have not been sent out. You may expect a reply from our end maximum by 25 October.

Admissions Team
1078
Dear Sir,

I have two queries:

1) I have gathered some info from the official website of the ISB and it states that it's recommended that one applies in R1 rather than R2( in which the number of vacancies is limited..as it says ). Does it mean that the allocation of seats will be more in R1 than in R2? I understand that it's entirely upto one's own discretion..but I have to ask...is it better to refrain from applying in R2 and wait for the next year?(because...in one year, one cannot significantly alter his/her profile..so once rejected, it will be to one's disadvantage the following year).

2) Does the timing before the deadline, at which I apply matter? I mean...does it make any difference if I apply the day before the deadline or a month before the deadline? I'm asking this to understand how the applications will be reviewed by the admissions team...will it be like a rolling review or the applications will be looked at only after the deadline date has passed?....because..it's similar to the advantage of applying in R1 over R2...

Thanks in advance...


Carl,

1) As mentioned in this thread earlier, there is only a very slight advantage of applying in Cycle 1. If your application is strong then it does not matter which cycle you apply in.
We do not have any particular number in mind while short listing applicants in cycle 1. However, we do try and maintain a ratio of 50:50/40:60/60:40 between the two cycles.

2) It does not matter when you apply in a particular admission cycle. All applications will be evaluated at par whether they were submitted a month before or on the deadline day itself.

Admissions Team
1079

Sir,
Have all Chennai calls been sent out or like Bangalore can we also expect to hear upto 25th October.

Thanks

1080

I am applying for ISB from 2009 onwards. Since for me each penny matters.
I do have few queries regarding admission & selection procedures of ISB.

1. Does a person who is part for a small scale IT firm which aims for RURAL IT innovation carry any weightage?
2. Is it necessary that a person should have international exp in his work experience?


Thank you

1081

Hello Adcom,

Can you tell me when will the kolkata shortlist for interviews be declared?

Best Regards

1082
Sir,
Have all Chennai calls been sent out or like Bangalore can we also expect to hear upto 25th October.

Thanks


Ankit,

Yes, we will be sending out all the Chennai mails by 25 October.

Admissions Team
1083
I am applying for ISB from 2009 onwards. Since for me each penny matters.
I do have few queries regarding admission & selection procedures of ISB.

1. Does a person who is part for a small scale IT firm which aims for RURAL IT innovation carry any weightage?
2. Is it necessary that a person should have international exp in his work experience?


Thank you


Anand,

1) You will have to portray the differentiating factor (rural IT innovation) from other IT applicants in your essays.
2) It is not at all necessary to have international work exp.

Admissions Team
1084
Hello Adcom,

Can you tell me when will the kolkata shortlist for interviews be declared?

Best Regards


Loosecontrol,

Maximum by 28 October.

Admissions Team
1085
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!


Schirravuri,

Yes, low score in a particular section of GMAT is certainly a concern and the application could be rejected, if the AdCom feels that the candidate cannot cope. It is better to re-take, improve and apply in cycle-2.

Admissions Team
1086

Dear Sir,

By when can international applicants expect to hear of their calls ?

Regards

1087
Dear Sir,

By when can international applicants expect to hear of their calls ?

Regards


Thedasgupta,

Mails will be sent out in a phased manner. So, you can expect to receive a reply from our end throughout the last week of October and first week of November.

Admissions Team
1088

Dear Mr. Menon,

Thank you for your time at this forum.

Now when Delhi interviews are over and the final list of selected Delhi candidates has been more or less finalised, can the Adcom consider sending out acceptance-offers to Delhi candidates earlier than Nov. 20 following the interview shortlisting procedure?

I understand that few candidates would be at border-line and their acceptances would depend on interviews of candidates from other locations, but there would certainly many others whom you must have identified and for whom early-decisions are important.

  1. What are criteria for accepting interviewed candidates? At the time of making final offers, Adcom takes into account submitted applications or are the decisions post-interview solely based on interviews?
  2. Does the Adcom allocate points for each aspect of application and for interview, and then makes offers depending on these points? What are the weightages of interview and Application (Profile/SOP/Essays)?
Thanks and regards,
Poonam
1089

Dear Sir/Madam,

1. When will the list for Hyderabad candidates be declared?
Since Diwali is next week, is it possible that by any chance, results will be declared before 23rd Oct. I have to travel to my home town on 23rd for Diwali but my plans depend on the interview call (if I get one) and the interview date. It will be difficult to return to Hyderabad on a short notice given the paucity of tickets.

2. Given that Diwali is on 28th, will ISB still conduct interviews for Hyderabad candidates on 29th, as some of us may have gone home on the occasion?

Your replies will help me to postpone/cancel my travel plans.

Thanks

1090
Dear Mr. Menon,

Thank you for your time at this forum.

Now when Delhi interviews are over and the final list of selected Delhi candidates has been more or less finalised, can the Adcom consider sending out acceptance-offers to Delhi candidates earlier than Nov. 20 following the interview shortlisting procedure?


I understand that few candidates would be at border-line and their acceptances would depend on interviews of candidates from other locations, but there would certainly many others whom you must have identified and for whom early-decisions are important.
  1. What are criteria for accepting interviewed candidates? At the time of making final offers, Adcom takes into account submitted applications or are the decisions post-interview solely based on interviews?
  2. Does the Adcom allocate points for each aspect of application and for interview, and then makes offers depending on these points? What are the weightages of interview and Application (Profile/SOP/Essays)?
Thanks and regards,
Poonam


Poonam,

As mentioned earlier on the thread, please do not try to push the ADCOM to hasten up the admission process. The deadlines have been put in place keeping in mind a number of parameters which you as an applicant might not be aware of.

1) Please refer to page numbeer 44 of this thread.
2) Yes, we do allocate points but we will not be able to disclose the weightages given.

Admissions Team
1091
Dear Sir/Madam,

1. When will the list for Hyderabad candidates be declared?
Since Diwali is next week, is it possible that by any chance, results will be declared before 23rd Oct. I have to travel to my home town on 23rd for Diwali but my plans depend on the interview call (if I get one) and the interview date. It will be difficult to return to Hyderabad on a short notice given the paucity of tickets.

2. Given that Diwali is on 28th, will ISB still conduct interviews for Hyderabad candidates on 29th, as some of us may have gone home on the occasion?

Your replies will help me to postpone/cancel my travel plans.

Thanks


PCost,

1) The Hyderabad mails will be sent out maximum by next Monday.
2) Keeping in mind the festive occasion, we are trying to schedule only Telephonic interviews for international applicants on 29 October.

Admissions Team
1092
PCost,

1) The Hyderabad mails will be sent out maximum by next Monday.
2) Keeping in mind the festive occasion, we are trying to schedule only Telephonic interviews for international applicants on 29 October.

Admissions Team


Just that tension is pretty high. so it will be helpful incase you could tell whether any mails of hyderabad has been sent out (for hyderabad candidates).
1093
vineetdixit Says
Just that tension is pretty high. so it will be helpful incase you could tell whether any mails of hyderabad has been sent out (for hyderabad candidates).


Vineet,

No mails have been sent out to applicants whose current work location is Hyderabad and have opted for Hyderabad as interview location.

Admissions Team
1094
Schirravuri,

Yes, low score in a particular section of GMAT is certainly a concern and the application could be rejected, if the AdCom feels that the candidate cannot cope. It is better to re-take, improve and apply in cycle-2.
Admissions Team



Dear Ad Com,

Thanks for your reply. One last question - Could you please let us know what could be the other parameter you might consider (as an alternative) to a lower GMAT score?

I am confident regarding the rest all, but a bit worried on this aspect too....

Thanks!