When one door closes, another door opens. Indeed, a reapplication to ISB is that open door that allows you another shot at ISB, after things did not work out for you the last time around. Reapplicants often have doubts about their chances in the second or subsequent attempts. As the famous English proverb once bittenContinue reading “The ISB Reapplicant Strategy”
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The role of Extracurricular in ISB Application
Over the years, we have come across many applicants to ISB who are anxious about the very limited presence or complete absence of extracurricular activities in their profile. This post answers the most common questions that applicants have, about extracurricular activities. What comprises Extracurricular activities? Extracurricular activities are activities that a candidate participates in, outsideContinue reading “The role of Extracurricular in ISB Application”
What should the Letter of Recommendation comprise
ISB applicants are required to provide a Letter of Recommendation (LoR) as part of their application. In the application, the applicants provide the official email-id of the person whom they have chosen to provide the recommendation. The application subsequently triggers an email to the recommender, with a specific set of questions to assess and evaluate recommender’s interactionContinue reading “What should the Letter of Recommendation comprise”
GRE or GMAT for ISB
ISB PGP/EEO/YLP programs gives candidates a choice of submitting either their GRE score or their GMAT score, as part of the Admissions cycle. Sometimes this makes candidates wonder whether ISB prefers one score over the other. History For almost a decade after its founding in 2001, ISB did not accept GRE scores at all. ForContinue reading “GRE or GMAT for ISB”
I got thru ISB-PGP. Now what?
Congratulations on your admit to ISB! ISB admits are fully aware that ISB is going to be an intensely academically competitive environment. This is especially true for the core terms (approximately first 6 months of ISB-PGP academic year). What makes matters even more challenging is that each term in ISB is just bout 5-weeks longContinue reading “I got thru ISB-PGP. Now what?”
The all new GMAT Focus Edition
ISB aspirants applying to PGP/EEO/YLP require a valid GMAT or GRE score. In March 2023, GMAC, the organization that conducts GMAT, announced sweeping changes to the existing structure of GMAT. These are the most prolific changes that GMAC has implemented, in the 70+ years of GMAT’s history. GMAC calls this new GMAT, the GMAT FocusContinue reading “The all new GMAT Focus Edition”
Young Leaders Program (YLP)
About YLP The Young Leaders Program (YLP) is a flagship program offered by the Indian School of Business (ISB) that is designed for undergraduate students in their pre-final or final year of study. The program aims to identify and nurture young talent and prepare them for leadership roles in the business world. Eligibility criterion 1)Continue reading “Young Leaders Program (YLP)”
Post Graduate Programme (PGP)
About PGP The Post Graduate Program in Management (PGP) is the flagship program of the Indian School of Business (ISB). It is a one-year, full-time program designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the business world. Eligibility criterion 1) Bachelors or equivalent degree2) Valid GMAT / GRE score3) Min 24 months of full-time workContinue reading “Post Graduate Programme (PGP)”
PGP MFAB
About MFAB The Indian School of Business (ISB) offers a unique program called the Master of Family Business Administration (MFAB), which is designed for family business owners and next-generation leaders who want to manage their family businesses effectively. Eligibility criterion Following are recommended: 1) Bachelors’ degree or an equivalent qualification (like CA, etc.) Applicants shouldContinue reading “PGP MFAB”
PGPpro
About PGPpro The Post Graduate Program in Management for Working Professionals (PGPpro) is a part-time Executive MBA program offered by the Indian School of Business (ISB). It is designed specifically for experienced working professionals who have a minimum of five years of work experience. Eligibility criterion Working professionals and Entrepreneurs with 5+ yrs work experienceContinue reading “PGPpro”