Hi everyone,

I am a current student at the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. I would be graduating in April 2005.

I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the ISB.

-Raja

Raja can u please send ur e-mail id to me ?

I will probably apply for ISB next year and I have some questions that probably won't interest anyone else.

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ISB is participating in the World MBA tour in Singapore.

When: Saturday the 20th of November, from 1pm to 5pm

Where: Swissotel the Stamford - Raffles City Convention centre

Feel free to attend if you are in Singapore. If you have friends there who might be interested in attending, please spread the message. Thanks.

Hi Raja,

I have a few questions for you..

1) Would a work exp of 2 years suffice ? What are the general qualifications that a candidate seeking admission into ISB possess?
2) Does ISB accept GRE score? If so what is usually the cut off?
I appeared for GRE in 2002 and since then the pattern has changed.Does this mean i would have to reappear for GRE?

I would really appreciate your help in this regard.

Thanks,
Prasanna.

Yes, 2 years of experience would suffice. It is the quality and not the quantity that matters. For other criteria, please visit www.isb.edu
GRE scores are acceptable. There is no cutoff. It will be looked at together with your other details to arrive at a decision. Your old pattern GRE would work without probs if the score is valid when you apply. I believe GRE scores are valid for 5 years, in which case you are fine.

Hi Raja,

I have a few questions for you..

1) Would a work exp of 2 years suffice ? What are the general qualifications that a candidate seeking admission into ISB possess?
2) Does ISB accept GRE score? If so what is usually the cut off?
I appeared for GRE in 2002 and since then the pattern has changed.Does this mean i would have to reappear for GRE?

I would really appreciate your help in this regard.

Thanks,
Prasanna.

Thanks for the prompt reply.

-Prasanna

Hi,
I wanted to know regd the scholarships for students in ISB. As we know, the fees are extremely high there and what is the probability of students getting need-based scholarship??

Thanks.

Almost half the student population receives merit-cum-means scholarships ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh. Some students receive full tution waiver. These are competitive. Majority of students finance the entire cost of education from bank loans. For this purpose, ISB has tied up with a few banks that provide preferential interest rates to ISB students. Please visit the Financing section of ISB's website at www.isb.edu for further information.

Hi,
I wanted to know regd the scholarships for students in ISB. As we know, the fees are extremely high there and what is the probability of students getting need-based scholarship??

Thanks.

I COMPLETED MY DEGREE FROM RV COLLEGE OF ENGG. I HAVE GOT 2 YEARS OF WORK EXP. HOW OPEN IS THE ADCO TO PEOPLE THAT ARE NOT UNIVERSITY TOPPERS? DOES ONE HAVE TO BE FROM BLUE CHIP COMPANIES LIKE INFOSYS....? HOW WILL I GO ABOUT ANSWERING "WHAT MAKES ME UNIQUE AND DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS?

I have admission in ISB and at one of the top 10 US B-schools, also have the option of continuing my high-paying software job and doing part-time mba at one of the top part-time mba programs in US. Although I am excited abt ISB, I am concerned abt my green card. I have GC and I dont want to lose it. I can stay away from US and still not loose it as long as I can come back and work in US again within 2 years. What are the chances of my getting a good job in US after ISB?

But long term, I want to settle down in India, after 5-7 years, once I get US citizenship (sounds like a skewed funda, par seedhi ungali se ghee nahin nikalta Wink). I would really appreciate the any advice in this matter. I have to decide soon and time is running out for ISB acceptance. ISB has lot of future potential and networking opportunity for future growth and employment in India. It is also much cheaper than US MBA. Please help whether I should go for IBS or US MBA (part-time or full-time??).

Hi Raja,

I have few queries about the admission process in ISB.

1. Do you have any idea about the favourable score if i submit my GRE report for admission process?
2. Is there any limit for the number of attempts you apply for ISB?
3. If no, Can i use the same GRE score (if it is good enough and if I wish to use the score) for reapplying?

Can you answer these small doubts...waiting for your reply,

ThankYou,
Kiran. :D

Hi Raja,

Really appreciate you taking time off to help us all !!
Could you pls share some thought regarding the interview process..what qualities they are looking for, and if there's any preparation needed ??

Thanx

Hi

Got couple of questions for.

1. What is the average GMAT cutoff for ISB? I know that work experience can play in your favour but I am sure there must be a average trend which is there in respect to the GMAT score?

2. What if an individual takes the GMAT twice? How does ISB treat the scores under such a scenario?

3. I have a 5 yr work experience....for 4 yrs i worked for a marketing consulting company and now I am working as a Sales Manager with Ma New York Life??? What score should be good for a candidate with my kind of profile.

Cheers!
Samrat Kakkar