http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ Queries related to ISB, Hyderabad en Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:48:40 +0000 http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=53#post-113 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:56:51 +0000 Admission@ISB 113@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Riksonnet, </p> <p>You can carry on with the same application and submit it in the second cycle.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=53#post-112 Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:13:51 +0000 riksonnet 112@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi,<br /> This year, initially I had planned to submit my application for ISB, in the first round, but during the course of the application process I realised that I would require some more time, so now I am all set for the applying in the second round. I have not yet submitted my application for the first round.Do I need to start afresh with a new application account or I can carry on with the same account? </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=52#post-111 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:49:33 +0000 Admission@ISB 111@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Madgmat,</p> <p>Since you have high work exp, GMAT is the only current indicator of your academic potential. Thus, a better score will definitely add strength to your application. Secondly, competition is not in our hands. You might loose out because of your GMAT score in the highly competitive applicant pool.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=51#post-110 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:35:00 +0000 Admission@ISB 110@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Sagarikah,</p> <p>You can take GMAT test in October as the last date for the second cycle is 1 December, 2008.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=52#post-109 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:13:51 +0000 madgmat 109@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Dear Madam</p> <p>I have 17 yrs experience in retail banking and presently working with a leading private sector bank in senior position.I wish to apply to PGP .My gmat score is 630.I like to join ISB to fulfill my entrepreneurship dream through Wadhwani centre.I am interested to start my projects in micro finance /Agri business .</p> <p>Do I need higher GMAT score.Is my profile suitable for ISB. </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=50#post-108 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:47:00 +0000 mirzaazhar 108@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>sir,<br /> iam a bsc-it student from sikkim manipal university and this is a distant education university.so can you please tell me there is any possiblity to join ISB. </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=51#post-107 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:16:15 +0000 sagarikah 107@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi</p> <p>I am appearing GMAT by october last will it be ok for cycle2 ISB admissions?<br /> Please help.<br /> Thanking you. </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=50#post-106 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 11:27:49 +0000 Admission@ISB 106@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Nothimpossible,</p> <p>If you believe that you have a truly exceptional profile, then you can definitely apply to ISB but we will give you a deferred admission for next year.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=50#post-105 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:02:02 +0000 nothimpossible 105@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi,</p> <p>I will be having 17 months of work experience in Dec, 08. I have graduated from a premier Engineering instiute of the country and I am currently working in one of the top Global consulting Firm.</p> <p>Just wanted to know whether 2 yrs work experience is a mandatory criteria and exceptional applications which do not meet this criteria will be rejected? </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=26#post-104 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:30:57 +0000 Admission@ISB 104@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Sharalene,</p> <p>Yes, your profile is suitable for application to ISB. PLease do mention your MBA degree because if you don't then it will be considered as breach of ethics.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=49#post-103 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:27:56 +0000 Admission@ISB 103@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Sourav,</p> <p>You have a good profile. Your exp of 2+ years will not be a hindrance in any way. You should dfinitely apply to ISB. However, I would like to add that the admissions to ISB are very competitive and your actual admissions will depend on the quality of your application which include essays, your past academic record, your GMAT score, the recommendation you get from the reviewers whom we will contact and your performance in the interview ( assuming you are called for the admission interview).</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=48#post-102 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:22:33 +0000 Admission@ISB 102@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Ashwin,</p> <p>To apply to ISB you need to have minimum two years of work experience. If your internship was part of your MCA course then it will not be considered as work exp. </p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=42#post-101 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:17:32 +0000 Admission@ISB 101@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Sarathi,</p> <p>We go through each and every application, no matter what the GMAT score is.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=26#post-100 Sun, 24 Aug 2008 03:36:45 +0000 sharlz 100@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi Admissions Team,<br /> Thank you so much for your reply. Just wanted to know if my profile is suitable for ISB &#38; if should mention the MBA in my application or omit it completely</p> <p>Regards<br /> Sharalene </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=49#post-99 Sat, 23 Aug 2008 12:58:37 +0000 sourav106 99@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>I took my GMAT on 16th Aug and scored 720(50Q,38V) AWA-6.<br /> Background :<br /> I have a work-ex of 22 months in one of the leading MNCs in India as of now.(this would be 2yrs by October when I am planning to apply to ISB)<br /> I completed my Engineering from one of the premier institutes in India with an above average GPA of 8.2/10.<br /> My academic track record has been very good throughout my career(Scored above 85% most of the times).<br /> I was actively involved in organizing national level fests at college level being front-runner for same,have completed certifications in financial markets(My interest is in Finance), certificates at national level in various competetive exams during my schooling years and received the highest proficiency award in the school. These are some of of my achievements.</p> <p>Please let me know whether my profile would be suitable for ISB. My main concern was that I would be having an experience of just over 2 yrs at the time of applying. Is this going to be a hindrance.<br /> Thanks a lot in advance </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=48#post-98 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:57:21 +0000 ashwin04 98@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi ,<br /> I have done my MCA from Osmania University Campus .I was the only student to be selected by Leading internet major Company from whole University.i worked for 6 months there as intern for full time , but i opted to select other company(Leading database Provider) since it was in my home town ie hyderabad .I have been in Oracle since past 14 months . Can you Please let me know whether i am eligible for applying to ISB 2009 batch.</p> <p>Thanks. </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=41#post-97 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:20:10 +0000 Admission@ISB 97@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Maverick,</p> <p>The average work exp of the current batch is 5 years and the batch age ranges from 23-51 years. Prima facie, you fit into the ISB profile. You only need to take the GMAT test which requires a lot preparation. I will suggest that you visit the site <a href="http://www.gmac.com" rel="nofollow">www.gmac.com</a> and learn more about the test. There are various coaching centers like Kaplan, Princeton Review, Jamboree, Career Launcher, etc, that assist in GMAT preparation.</p> <p>I would also like to highlight that the programme at ISB is very rigorous in content and structure. Students who join the ISB must possess an academic record that can convince the Admissions Committee of their ability to cope with the rigorous curriculum. Our evaluation therefore considers your undergraduate performance. However there is no cut-off score.</p> <p>In case, you had an average academic record in the past, you can always make it up with a good GMAT score and a strong application. The ADCOM will also look at the depth and breadth of your work exp. While writing the application essays, make sure that you highlight your professional capabilities and leadership skills.</p> <p>For Admissions deadline, please visit the link <a href="http://www.isb.edu/pgp/For_Indian_PassportHolders.Shtml" rel="nofollow">http://www.isb.edu/pgp/For_Indian_PassportHolders.Shtml</a></p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=42#post-96 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 05:02:05 +0000 sarathidey 96@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Thanks for the reply,<br /> I'll refrain from mentioning the GMAT goofup. Could you also please clarify that although the score of 660 is below the last year's average, it by no means rejects your complete application, and you go through the complete application in a holistic way. As its not possible for me to retake the GMAT, and shall be applying with this score at round 1 only.</p> <p>Thanks again,<br /> Sarathi </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=42#post-95 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:51:58 +0000 Admission@ISB 95@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Sarathidey,</p> <p>I will not advise you to mention the GMAT goof up in your application. </p> <p>Prima facie I would say your profile would be suitable for admission to the ISB. Even though we have a holistic approach towards each application, the actual admission also depends on the applicant pool. </p> <p>Please note that the average GMAT score in the IT applicant pool is 730. A good score strengthens your application but does not guarantee admission while a low score does not necessarily mean exclusion. The overall application would need to convince the Admissions Committee of the your suitability. </p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=11#post-94 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:38:05 +0000 Admission@ISB 94@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Gvvsnreddy,</p> <p>You need to have minimum two years of work exp to apply to ISB.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=43#post-93 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:36:14 +0000 Admission@ISB 93@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Pavan,</p> <p>You are eligible to apply to ISB. Your field of study and work exp need not be the same.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=44#post-92 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:34:41 +0000 Admission@ISB 92@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Einstein9090,</p> <p>1) No. Both candidates will be treated at par. The score is important and not the year in which the test was taken.</p> <p>2) You can take the test anytime you feel completely prepared.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=46#post-91 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:32:14 +0000 Admission@ISB 91@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>IS,</p> <p>Prima facie I would say your profile would be suitable for admission to the ISB. I would like to add that the admissions to ISB are very competitive and your actual admissions will depend on the quality of your application which include essays, your past academic record, your GMAT score, the recommendation you get from the reviewers whom we will contact and your performance in the interview ( assuming you are called for the admission interview). </p> <p>I will advise that you concentrate on strenghtening your application.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=45#post-90 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:28:05 +0000 Admission@ISB 90@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>SM,</p> <p>1) You will not be able to list the PH.D under educational qualifications since you are still pursuing it. I will suggest that you explain about your PH.D in the optional essay.</p> <p>2) In the current batch, we have around 5 percent of the students from the Telecom sector.</p> <p>3) There is no perfect GMAT score - a good score strengthens your application but does not guarantee admission while a low score dos not necessarily mean exclusion. The overall application would need to convince the Admissions Committee of the your suitability. You may note that the average GMAT score this year has been 720.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=47#post-89 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:18:20 +0000 Admission@ISB 89@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Laasya,</p> <p>Prima facie I would say your profile would be suitable for admission to the ISB.I would like to add that the admissions to ISB are very competitive and your actual admissions will depend on the quality of your application which include essays, your past academic record, your GMAT score, the recommendation you get from the reviewers whom we will contact and your performance in the interview ( assuming you are called for the admission interview).</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=37#post-88 Fri, 22 Aug 2008 04:14:50 +0000 Admission@ISB 88@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Harini,</p> <p>It’s always better to apply early as the competition simply intensifies with each passing year. I think you will probably have to compete with less number of applicants in 2009 than 2011. Moreover, the average work experience of any MBA class in a global business school is 5-7 years. Only around 10% of the batch will have an experience of 8 plus years. </p> <p>Also the question is, when should you do your MBA? This is something you need to ask yourself because you alone know whether the right time to pursue a management programme is now or a couple of years later. This is because people normally opt for a management programme when they have identified certain skill gaps. Essentially, you have to assess if there are any gaps between what you are at present and what you aspire to be in the future and if an MBA can bridge effectively the gap between these two levels.</p> <p>Admissions Team </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=47#post-87 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 09:25:23 +0000 laasya shetty 87@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Dear Sir,<br /> I am taking GMAT on 18 October.I have two years of work ex andconsistent academic record.My query is what are my chances to get into 2009 ISB batch? </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=46#post-86 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:12:06 +0000 samratisking 86@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Forgot to mention, I was awarded for The Best performance in my Team of 25... Will that help me in any way?</p> <p>Thanks &#38; Regards,<br /> IS </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=46#post-85 Thu, 21 Aug 2008 04:34:20 +0000 samratisking 85@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi Sir/Madam,</p> <p>I am an IT professional with 2+ years of Work Exp in a MNC. I have done my GMAT on 7th August and scored 700(Q-47 &#38; V-38).. I have been participating in many philanthropy and social services organized by many social welfare organizations for the last 3 years..I can submit the certificates for the same.. I have even organized a fund raising campaign for the health benefit of one employee in my company... I am good at singing and participated in some cultural fests at my college.... I even helped 2 poor persons to get through their studies and settle in their lives....<br /> My acads are 73%,<br /> Intermediate 79% and<br /> Engineering 72%..</p> <p>Would you please tell me about my chances in ISB?....</p> <p>Thanks &#38; Regards,<br /> IS </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=45#post-84 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:11:56 +0000 moon 84@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Hi Experts,<br /> I am a commerce graduate. I have done my MBA in marketing &#38; am currently pursuing my Phd in M commerce. I expect to complete the same by march 2009 from New Age International University - Italy via distance learning. I am very keen to do the one year programme at ISb &#38; specialise in IT with M commerce as a subject. Would request you to throw light on the following:<br /> 1. I have been an average student acedemically with a strong desire for learning. Since I am pursuing a Phd from New Age, will that be considered in my acedemics (date of completeion will be after the interview dates).<br /> 2. I have 6 years of work experince in the Telecom domain. What is the percentage of applicants from the telecom domain<br /> 3. What is the kind of score in GMat that I should aim for in order to get in to ISB gievn my credentials<br /> 4. Above all given my background, please let me know what are my chances of getting into ISB</p> <p>Warm regards<br /> SM </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=44#post-83 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:18:58 +0000 einstein9090 83@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>1. will a candidate who has taken GMAT recently be preferred to a candidate to has taken it few years ago (ranging from 3 to 5) ?<br /> 2.Is it better to take GMAT in the year in which we wish to apply for schools or anytime we feel comfortable is ok? </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=43#post-82 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:07:35 +0000 wintalk 82@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Dear Sir,</p> <p>I have done my Mechanical Engineering with 53 % and I got the experience from Satyam for 6 months as Sr. Technical Executive and 18 months of experience from Sytel as Sr. Technical Executive.</p> <p>Is this experience works for me to get into ISB or do I need to have 2 years of experience from the same field which I have studied.</p> <p>Pavan. </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=11#post-81 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:02:05 +0000 gvvsnreddy 81@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Dear sir</p> <p>i completed MCA in 2008 ,and i got good gmat score also,but i don't have experience.<br /> will i eligible to isb ?<br /> please consider my question and reply me?<br /> thank u sir </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=42#post-80 Wed, 20 Aug 2008 05:25:47 +0000 sarathidey 80@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Dear Sir/Madam,<br /> I gave the GMAT last month and got a score of 660/5.5. (Quant:49, Verbal:30). Here, I may mention that I couldn't complete the Quant section and in the test and hence my score came down a great deal...(should I mention this in the optional essay as well?)<br /> My profile is something as follows:<br /> MCA:79% from IP University<br /> BSc:69% DU<br /> 12th:75%<br /> 10th:80%</p> <p>Having 3 and 1/2 years of IT work exp as of now. But although its IT, the domain includes Telecom, Banking,Print Media, and have quite a bit of functional knowledge in these domains acquired during various trainings/induction processes.<br /> Extra curricular: 2 Sun certifications(SCJP,SCWCD).<br /> Have worked with 3 NGOs, including Ramakrishna Mission( will be highlighting upon that for sure in my applications),<br /> Took part in Comp Quizzes in schools, participated in School skit, etc.</p> <p>Currently I am awaiting the rec. letters from my manager/TL.</p> <p>Could you please mention my chances as I would be applying online for round 1.</p> <p>Thanks,<br /> Sarathi Dey </p> http://www.takegmat.com/answer/topic.php?id=41#post-79 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:50:01 +0000 maverick 79@http://www.takegmat.com/answer/ <p>Dear Sir,<br /> Iam a B'com graduate, with a very average academic record and over 6 years of exp in Insurance. Im currently working as a Branch Manager with one of india's most reputed brand handling 30 managers who have their respective teams. Had started of as a front liner and have grown in the organisation, have taken 4 promotions in 4 years and presently im the youngest BM countrywide. I have always been the best performer in my job sphere. I'm doing fine with my job and have come across suggestion from people that i shud go for a PG course to enhance my cross functional knowledge and to get a wider scope of future growth, and keeping in mind my obligations and time factor the best place coming to my mind is ISB.<br /> Keeping in mind the requirements at ISB, the way i assess myself is that, i have been out of touch from studies for a long time, i do not have excellent essay writing skills.<br /> The purpose of me going for a PG is to enhance my skills and broadening my prospects of growth. Keeping apart my academic front i have been very sucessful in my professional life at all positions that i have handled.</p> <p>Kindly suggest do i fit into the ISB profile, if yes then what should be my course of action and by what timelines.</p> <p>rgds... </p>