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royyy wrote:Hi, I am an ISB aspirant for the class of '13-'14. Would like my profile evaluated - Could you tell me what you think and areas I could improve upon?

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Age - 23
Xth - 92.5%
XIIth - 83.33%
GMAT score - 710 (Quant 47 (73%), Verbal 38 (88%)

University - Indiana University at Bloomington (Kelley School of Business)
GPA - 3.6/4.0
Degree - BSc in Finance/Entrepreneurship

Job - ERP Consulting
Position - Sr. Business Consultant
(I don't do any coding but am a functional analyst implementing Financial systems. Does this put me in the pool along with other IT consultants?)
Work Ex - 2 years (2.5 by March 2013)
Company - Boutique consulting firm
Clients - Major Fortune 100 Clients

Leadership
-Co-founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity

Activities
-1st Place, Honors Business Case Competition

Social Service
-Volunteer work in Medical camps

Hi Roy,

Your profile looks decent. 710 is average ( but not bad at all). Your education from kelley & international experience will help you differentiate you. You will be treated as an IT consultant so focus more on highlighting client interaction and team work rather than technical aspects of implementation.

Your experience is less than average in terms of duration. So, your recommendations will have to play an important role in positioning you as an experienced and mature professional.

Try to also highlight extra curriculars such as Phi Chi Theta Business Fraternity engagement so that you can add some brownie points.

Hope this helps.

goISB Team

vivekkatti wrote:Hi goISB team,

I am an ISB aspirant who recently took the GMAT and needs some help to decide if I should attempt again.

My profile in brief

1. Ex-VP from Goldman Sachs - total ex 5 yrs 10 months
2. BBM Christ College - 70% +
3. 10th and 12th CBSE 90%

Strong extra-curricular record, part of student committee during BBM, won various events. Participated in CSR activities at GS and managed a team.

The only hitch is my GMAT score of 650 (Q 39, V 40)

Should I apply with this score or take the GMAT again?

Thanks for all your help!

Vivek.

Hi Vivek,

Though we believe that with a 6+ yrs of experience at Goldman and leadership position you will have ample achievements and experience to get you an interview call at 650 as well but if ISB is your main target, we would recommend retaking GMAT and getting a 680+ so that you dont leave anything to chance.

Feel free to contact us for any queries.

goISB Team

sahilrane32 wrote:Hey, I heard ISB has recently started taking in people without work ex.
could you please evaluate my profile?
21/F/Indian
Work experience: NIL, will be graduating in 2013 (april) with a Btech in CS.
acads: 10th: 88%
12th: 79%
Btech Current gpa 2.99 out of 4.0
extra curriculars: School: Part of the Reader's Club and Interact Club
high school: was chosen to participate in an inter school debate along with one other person from my batch (unfortunately, i don't have documents to prove this).
Hosted the School annual concert and Sports day.
College: Part of the Rotaract Club of Mumbai West. Part of ACM group of college.

Could you tell me what areas to work on when i get placed to increase my chances? also, where do i fall short?

Hi Sahil,

Did you mention Female gender by mistake
ISB doesnt take freshers for regular PGP. They have started a new way of getting admitted to PGP - ISB YLP program.

Applicants have to apply in final year of graduation and if selected have to get a work experience of 2 years before joining PGP. For details visit: https://www.goisb.com/ISB_YLP_deadlines_ ... mation.php

Hope this helps.

goISB Team

Hi goISB team,

Am a strange one. I am a media professional, totally in creative content creation department, with an education background of a college degree and my PG in Intellectual Property Rights. I haven't taken up GMAT till date but my experience runs quite deep - about a dozen years with 5+ years with top television channels. I am currently on my sabbatical so all my brain circuits are going haywire and strongly hinting me to go for a career shift and enter corporate now. For achievements, I have few awards in my kitty and few of my creations have won international and national acclaim as well.

Tell me what chances I might have if I ended up earning a 'decent' GMAT score.

Thanks
GD Singh

Gd.singh wrote:Hi goISB team,

Am a strange one. I am a media professional, totally in creative content creation department, with an education background of a college degree and my PG in Intellectual Property Rights. I haven't taken up GMAT till date but my experience runs quite deep - about a dozen years with 5+ years with top television channels. I am currently on my sabbatical so all my brain circuits are going haywire and strongly hinting me to go for a career shift and enter corporate now. For achievements, I have few awards in my kitty and few of my creations have won international and national acclaim as well.

Tell me what chances I might have if I ended up earning a 'decent' GMAT score.

Thanks
GD Singh

There are hardly any applicants from this kind of background to ISB. Get a decent GMAT score..say 680 or so and present a good story on goals and you should be able to hit the interview table.

goISB Team

Hai guys

I am new to this forum... n I am getting started on my app.. before selecting my evaluators I would like to know the recommendation questions for Class 2014 ? Can some one help me by posting the questions ? Thanks in advance

Hello team goISB,

Can you please evaluate my profile?

Work Experience: 5 yrs in advertising and have worked on marketing campaigns for major FMCG brands like ITC, Britannia and UB.

Profile: Have handled a team of 2 members

Acads: M.Sc. Electronic Media (5 yrs intg.) - GPA of 7.216 out of 10
XII - 66.4%
X - 73.6%

Extra-curricular Activities & Accolades: 1. Been a part of a theatre group for a year and have performed on stage
2. Have participated and won many cultural events related to advertising at an inter collegiate level
3. Received appreciation at the National World Gold Council Jewellery Designing competition

GMAT Score - yet to appear

Would my scores obtained in school prove to be a disadvantage since they aren't the best of scores? What kind of an approximate score should I get on the GMAT with my profile? Additionally, I'm on a break right now to prepare for the GMAT, would that be seen as a negative?

Thanks!

Hi,
It's be great if you could evaluate my profile:

GMAT 700

Work Ex. - 3yrs.
2 yrs with Cisco.
an year with a leading investment bank(in an it role).

Acads:
B.Tech - Nitk Surathkal -comps.- 8.32
12th - 88.2
10th - 88.4

Achievements at work.
Handled a major project, from the requirement phase to the beta. Was the owner of the module. Closely engaged with the customer and proposed and implemented an efficient solution. Further engaged with the customer for deployment. Customer signed a multi-million dollar deal. Appreciated and recognized by management, was given a top ranking, including monetary rewards.

Implemented a feature critical for the product to achieve US govt nod to be purchased by the fed. Tweaked the algo to make it faster.

Extra-Curricular
Have been rather ebullient when it comes to ECs. Have actively participated in organizing events in class, college clubs and college fests. Have organized team events at work.
Have participated in extempore, debate competitions and won at inter college level. Have had an interest towards drawing and sketching. Sketch in my free time, have participated in art competitions at college level and won. Designed the desktop calendar for the firm.

Volunteer work:
Have been constantly engaged in one thing or the other.
Taught kids english.
Helped a government school in a remote village in Rajasthan with their computer classes.
Currently working with an NGO to help them build an evaluation model to showcase the impact of their program.

Want to build a career in consulting.
Wonder if GMAT is on the lesser side...? Should i give another try at it.
My target school is ISB.

Hai all,

I am an ISB aspirant .. n planning to apply for R1

This is my profile.. please evaluate my chances and let me know..


Female, 25
Chartered Accountant.

Acads:
95% in 10th ( School topper )
96% in 12th ( Group topper )
Bcom from Top 10 colleges in India- in the top 10-15 ranks in college - TYBcom 87%

CA
PE-I - First attempt-71%
PE-II - Ranked All India 16th - First Attempt
Final - Cleared in first attempt - no great scores here as I did articleship in a BIG 4 and hardly got enough time

GMAT : 640 ( i know it so average ! )

Others:
Diploma in IFRS- ACCA,UK

WE:
Currently working for a BIG 4 - Assurance SBU
WE will be 2 years by April 2013

Sectors handled: Power, Plantations, Manufacturing- Car, Elevators, Automobile Components, etc , Film Labs, KPOs/ BPOs - several of them.

Reporting directly to the Partner, handled several audits as an article managing a 2-3 member team, handled once of the largest accounts in my office and reported directly to partner.
Promoted with in one year and always rated outstanding.
Awarded twice for going that extra mile and contributing to the firm.
Part of the 2 member team for developing a SOP in my office and effectively implementing it. Part of a team motivating young champs.

Extra curriculars :

University and State Table Tennis Player

Learning carnatic music,have performed concerts and won competitions

Attended several camps and represented my state in these camps
Won on representing as well.

Awarded the President's and Governor's award for Guides

Awarded in College for being a consistent student

It would be great of you guys bother to suggest some other schools as well.. I am planning to do something in the FMCG sector.. i have a general liking to it !

rachitakapoor wrote:Hello team goISB,

Can you please evaluate my profile?

Work Experience: 5 yrs in advertising and have worked on marketing campaigns for major FMCG brands like ITC, Britannia and UB.

Profile: Have handled a team of 2 members

Acads: M.Sc. Electronic Media (5 yrs intg.) - GPA of 7.216 out of 10
XII - 66.4%
X - 73.6%

Extra-curricular Activities & Accolades: 1. Been a part of a theatre group for a year and have performed on stage
2. Have participated and won many cultural events related to advertising at an inter collegiate level
3. Received appreciation at the National World Gold Council Jewellery Designing competition

GMAT Score - yet to appear

Would my scores obtained in school prove to be a disadvantage since they aren't the best of scores? What kind of an approximate score should I get on the GMAT with my profile? Additionally, I'm on a break right now to prepare for the GMAT, would that be seen as a negative?

Thanks!

Hi Rachita,

Advertising experience and experience of working on good brands can help you create your space in the clutter.

Extra currics look different and good.

Dont worry a lot about your school grades. A decent GMAT score of close to 700 can help you provide your academic ability.

Yes, a break can prove negative because when all other applicants can get a decent GMAT score while working, your taking a break to prepare for GMAT can put a question mark on academic ability. So, try to patch that up with some consulting/ freelance assignment.

Hope this helps.

goISB Team

Ankit_87 wrote:Hi,
It's be great if you could evaluate my profile:

GMAT 700

Work Ex. - 3yrs.
2 yrs with Cisco.
an year with a leading investment bank(in an it role).

Acads:
B.Tech - Nitk Surathkal -comps.- 8.32
12th - 88.2
10th - 88.4

Achievements at work.
Handled a major project, from the requirement phase to the beta. Was the owner of the module. Closely engaged with the customer and proposed and implemented an efficient solution. Further engaged with the customer for deployment. Customer signed a multi-million dollar deal. Appreciated and recognized by management, was given a top ranking, including monetary rewards.

Implemented a feature critical for the product to achieve US govt nod to be purchased by the fed. Tweaked the algo to make it faster.

Extra-Curricular
Have been rather ebullient when it comes to ECs. Have actively participated in organizing events in class, college clubs and college fests. Have organized team events at work.
Have participated in extempore, debate competitions and won at inter college level. Have had an interest towards drawing and sketching. Sketch in my free time, have participated in art competitions at college level and won. Designed the desktop calendar for the firm.

Volunteer work:
Have been constantly engaged in one thing or the other.
Taught kids english.
Helped a government school in a remote village in Rajasthan with their computer classes.
Currently working with an NGO to help them build an evaluation model to showcase the impact of their program.

Want to build a career in consulting.
Wonder if GMAT is on the lesser side...? Should i give another try at it.
My target school is ISB.

Hi Ankit,

As of now your profile looks neither too great nor too bad. GMAT score is average and your profile is a typical IT profile. Agree you have tried your hand at various extra currics but it looks more like a laundry lists of activities done at fests at college level and nothing really stands out.

So, a lot will depend on how you present everything in essays and how good your video is.
Retaking the GMAT and improving the score to a 730 or so will obviously help.

Feel free to contact us for any queries.

goISB Team

priyanka2013 wrote:Hai all,

I am an ISB aspirant .. n planning to apply for R1

This is my profile.. please evaluate my chances and let me know..


Female, 25
Chartered Accountant.

Acads:
95% in 10th ( School topper )
96% in 12th ( Group topper )
Bcom from Top 10 colleges in India- in the top 10-15 ranks in college - TYBcom 87%

CA
PE-I - First attempt-71%
PE-II - Ranked All India 16th - First Attempt
Final - Cleared in first attempt - no great scores here as I did articleship in a BIG 4 and hardly got enough time

GMAT : 640 ( i know it so average ! )

Others:
Diploma in IFRS- ACCA,UK

WE:
Currently working for a BIG 4 - Assurance SBU
WE will be 2 years by April 2013

Sectors handled: Power, Plantations, Manufacturing- Car, Elevators, Automobile Components, etc , Film Labs, KPOs/ BPOs - several of them.

Reporting directly to the Partner, handled several audits as an article managing a 2-3 member team, handled once of the largest accounts in my office and reported directly to partner.
Promoted with in one year and always rated outstanding.
Awarded twice for going that extra mile and contributing to the firm.
Part of the 2 member team for developing a SOP in my office and effectively implementing it. Part of a team motivating young champs.

Extra curriculars :

University and State Table Tennis Player

Learning carnatic music,have performed concerts and won competitions

Attended several camps and represented my state in these camps
Won on representing as well.

Awarded the President's and Governor's award for Guides

Awarded in College for being a consistent student

It would be great of you guys bother to suggest some other schools as well.. I am planning to do something in the FMCG sector.. i have a general liking to it !

Hi Priyanka,

Without getting into other aspects of your profile, we want to comment on 2 things.

Work ex duration- You might not even meet the minimum requirement i.e. 2 years. So, check with ISB whether they will consider you as eligible.

GMAT - GMAT is way too low. Profile is decent but still since the duration is less it cant compensate for the low GMAT score.

We suggest that you wait for an year and also retake GMAT.

goISB Team

Hi goISB,
I am an ISB aspirant. My profile is as follows:

Female, 23
Electrical Engineer from National Institute of Technology, Jaipur
Work expereince: 3 months in Bharat Petroleum Corportaion Ltd.
1 year 5 months (by March 2013) at Caterpillar, Germany.

GMAT: 720
10th : 90%
12th: 79%
Engineering through AIEEE

Extra curriculars: Held Marketing Head position for our cultural fest at university
Organised several events at university
Won several prizes for dance and arts
Sketching and writing poems are some of my hobbies.

I would be so glad if you could kindly evaluate my profile.
Thank you

Regards
Swati

Thanks a tonne for the response and advice, team goISB. A break was something that I couldn't help since my work hours were erratic leaving no scope to prepare. Its a huge risk that I've taken but then again what's life without a few risks?!

Male/24
GMAT 720 AWA 4
Btech - NIT Jalandhar - MEchanical Engg. - 6.57/10 CGPA
Work Ex 3+ yrs
Heromoto Corp Ltd.
CBSE - 10th 86%
CBSE - 12th 85.6% ( Maths 100/100)
Comp Courses done as hobby C++, SQL, Java

I work in Heat treatment and Gear Section. I am in operations. Daily routine includes managing a work force of around 30 - 50 on shift basis. Unionized Plant. Feeding material to Assembly Line and other dept. Logistics and coordination with other dept.