If the MBA Decoder team was to think of consistency in essay topics, we would first rate Stanford and INSEAD and then ISB at number 3. Many, many years ago, ISB used to ask guesstimate kind of hypothetical questions, but over the years, those evolved into the “uniqueness” questions and this has consistently been asked […]
The MBA Decoder team was fortunate to interact with Nishant Verma who had applied to several American b-schools for the Fall 2018 intake and got into some top programs such as Austin McCombs, UNC Kenan Flagler and ISB. Nishant tells us about his goal of getting into product management post-MBA, how this impacted his b-school […]
Recently. we had a chance to chat up with Sanjay Dhingra, Senior Manager in the admissions team at ISB and incharge of the Early Entry Option. He gave us some sound inputs that will help Early Entry Option applicants make their application stronger. Here is the interview: 1. Who should apply to the Early Entry Option? […]
The biggest change in ISB’s essay line-up this year is that they require substantial self-awareness and analysis. ISB clearly wants serious contenders in the game – people who have spent time pondering over their strengths and weaknesses, gaps and opportunities; and they are now raring to make a year-long investment in themselves. Another change is […]
Attitude, skills and knowledge differentiate people. Elaborate with two examples on how you would differentiate yourself from other applicants to the PGP. (300 words max) A: ISB has been asking applicants a question on their differentiating factors for many years now. This year, they have added a slight twist to it. They have specifically asked […]
ISB has released its application for the PGP class of 2013-14. Interestingly, the b-school has added a new section- a video upload. They have also changed essay 1. Application Deadline Offer Decision Round 1 September 15, 2012 November 15, 2012 Round 2 by November 30, 2012 by February 15, 2013 Please make […]
– One in every seven students to receive an ISB scholarship – Additional scholarships available for aspiring entrepreneurs ISB has announced the doubling of its scholarships from INR 4 crores to INR 8 crores for the incoming class of 2013. Through this increased outlay, one in every seven students studying at the school will receive […]