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Started 3 years ago by sarathidey
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sarathidey
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Dear Sir/Madam,
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?)
My profile is something as follows:
MCA:79% from IP University
BSc:69% DU
12th:75%
10th:80%

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.
Extra curricular: 2 Sun certifications(SCJP,SCWCD).
Have worked with 3 NGOs, including Ramakrishna Mission( will be highlighting upon that for sure in my applications),
Took part in Comp Quizzes in schools, participated in School skit, etc.

Currently I am awaiting the rec. letters from my manager/TL.

Could you please mention my chances as I would be applying online for round 1.

Thanks,
Sarathi Dey

Posted 3 years ago #
Admission@ISB
Moderator

Sarathidey,

I will not advise you to mention the GMAT goof up in your application.

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.

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.

Admissions Team

Posted 3 years ago #
sarathidey
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Thanks for the reply,
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.

Thanks again,
Sarathi

Posted 3 years ago #
Admission@ISB
Moderator

Sarathi,

We go through each and every application, no matter what the GMAT score is.

Admissions Team

Posted 3 years ago #

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