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ISB PGP Essays Review
ISB Hyderabad PGP Essays Review+Edit
ISB PGP Essays Writing Support
ISB:
The
ISB, Indian School of Business, at Hyderabad has seen exceptional success
in a very short time for its flagship Post Graduate Programme (PGP) in
Management. When we predicted a jump in its ranking ISB
in fact went on to exceed our expectations by leaping into the top 20 global
rankings at FT, then going on to become a top 15 FT
global ranker. Given its location and the high number of Indian MBA
aspirants the ISB has an exceptionally low applicant v/s intake ratio - and
is extremely competitive. With the PGP class strength increasing to 770 for the
2012-2013 batch (210 at the new Mohali campus and 560 at Hyderabad) this
year might be slightly easier than the last four years. Other ISB offerings
include the
ISB
PGPMAX,
targeting potential industry leaders with higher work experience, and the
ISB PGP Class
Profile:
The ISB
ISB PGP Essays:
Like last year, the ISB PGP application essays package includes two standard essays and a
third that offers unlimited scope for the applicant. Though the essays lack the envelop pushing questions they
had till a couple of years back, the Achievements Essay and Goals Essay together with an open ended
additional information essay, offer ample scope for presenting a convincing
case to the ISB admissions committee. With an early start and clarity of
thought this is a great opportunity to present your self and your career/MBA
dreams.
ISB Hyderabad PGP Application Essays 2011-2012
ISB
PGP 2011-2012 Essay Tips
Maximum Word
Limit for each essay: 300; Font-Arial; Font Size-11. You will not be able to
submit the application if you exceed the word limit. The essay page will
have an automatic word count and any word exceeding the limit will get
automatically truncated.
Amongst other
things, your responses will be evaluated for depth of analysis and the
unique perspective you bring to the issue.
ISB MBA Essay 1. Please detail your
two most significant achievements. These could be either professional or
personal but relevant to your application to the ISB. (300 words
max)
ISB
Essay Tips
ISB MBA Essay 2. Where do you see
yourself three years after you graduate from the ISB? (300 words
max)
ISB
Essay Tips
ISB MBA Essay 3. Please provide
additional information, that will significantly affect the consideration
of your application to the ISB.
(300 words max)
ISB MBA
Scholarship
Essay (Optional)
5.
Why do you think that the ISB Scholarship Committee should consider you
for scholarship? (300 words max)
ISB
Essay Tips
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ISB Hyderabad MBA Recommendations/Application Evaluations 2011-2012
A minimum of two recommendations are required as part of the application. Not more than three recommendations will be considered. You will need to submit hard copies of the evaluations/recommendations (in sealed envelopes) along with print-outs of your application form. Recommendations/evaluations should be professional and not from family members/friends.
To the Evaluator: As a part of the process, please complete the information requested (hand written or type written) in the form. If you need to use additional sheets of paper, please staple them to this form and sign on each page.
ISB Recommendation 1. Under what circumstances and for how long have you known the applicant? (50 words maximum)
ISB Recommendation 2. Please rate the applicant's achievements when compared to those of his or her peers and mention the reference group with which you are making these comparisons. (100 words maximum)
ISB Recommendation 3. Please describe, in brief, situations where the applicant displayed signs of leadership abilities and team skills. (200 words maximum)
ISB Recommendation 4. Please mention two consistent strengths of the applicant and if possible provide instances where she/he demonstrated these strengths. (200 words maximum)
ISB Recommendation 5. Please indicate two areas where the applicant has shown learning and improvement which would add value to his application to the ISB. (100 words maximum)
ISB Recommendation 6. Please provide any other comments that you consider are relevant to the applicant's admission to the ISB, especially regarding the applicant's career in business/management. (200 words maximum)
ISB MBA 2011-2012 essay tips
ISB Essay 1
ISB Essay 1 Tips
This is a new essay for the ISB application. So let's think afresh!
So, the choice of achievements for this essay should be based on the general importance of the achievements, the extent of your contribution to its success and most importantly on what it tells about YOU. Choose achievements that showcase your qualities, perspectives, attitude and/or knowledge that the ISB admissions committee will find attractive. Underscore characteristics, traits, viewpoints and/or skills that enable you to be an effective leader or entrepreneur who can achieve the goals set forth in essay two.
Leadership skills
Initiative
Vision
Courage
Innovation
Teamwork
These are just some of the obvious qualities that the achievements can reflect on.
Since differentiating yourself within the context of the ISB class profile will be critical to your candidature, ask yourself what genuinely sets you apart. What are your greatest strengths? What are your greatest qualities? What are the characteristics that you believe will differentiate you in a group of high-reaching professionals? What are the qualities that have aided most in your past - personally or professionally? What are the standout aspects that drive you? Having evaluated the above, choose achievements that highlight the chosen strengths.
To write credibly about the differentiation you bring, and how your qualities (as reflected in the two achievements) will be valued at the ISB build some knowledge of the ISB and the ISB student profile.
The dramatic quality of the stories is essential to grab and maintain interest - in any story. Often, when I say this, an automatic assumption is to spice up the story. Resist the temptation. Without exception, if you think enough, you will find aspects and perspectives connected to the story that make it interesting and dramatic. So be interesting while totally credible.
As always, remember that this essay is part of a bigger package and write accordingly. Please ensure that the strengths/stories mentioned in this essay are complemented by the content in the other essays.
Go for it!
ISB Essay 2
ISB Essay 2 Tips
2009-1010: Briefly assess your career progression till date along with your assessment of your future career goals. Discuss how your career goals will be met by the ISB’s one year program.
2010-2011: What are your short term and long term goals? How will the ISB help you achieve the same?
Two quick
pointers. One,
Now, on
to the essay! As a
first step reflect deeply (if you have not already) on your post-ISB goals.
Having
done all of the above your greatest challenge in this essay will perhaps be
space - or lack of it.
Goals, even more than other essay topics, are more a matter of credibility and logic than anything else. If you can add passion as well, then you might have the recipe for an effective, successful essay.
Go get 'em!
ISB Essay 3
ISB Essay 3 Tips
Your
first challenge would be to identify a suitable theme for this essay that
complements and enhances the two earlier essays, without
Since the
second essay is limited to a three-year goals outlook and is further
restricted to just 300 words a
longer, logical and fitting Goals Essay
Once you
have done this, consider if there are other aspects of your candidature -
negative or positive -
that might need a mention here. You can address
Go for it!
ISB Reapplicant Essay
ISB Reapplicant Essay Tips
It is surprising, the number of candidates who consider this essay an addendum to the other essays. So let me say this clearly - if you are a reapplicant this is your most vital essay in the ISB application.
Apart from an extremely low applicants versus accepted ratio, the ISB applicants are almost fully Indian. So the ISB Adcom is under great pressure to select the best candidates from a limited applicant pool. But there's still a door open for rejected candidates (even more so for waitlisted candidates). If you were rejected (or waitlisted) last time, use these 300 words to tell the ISB Admission Committee that there have been enough changes in your profile to justify a revaluation of your candidature.
Your aim will be to present the professional, academic and personal improvements that make you a stronger candidate for an ISB admission this year. State persuasively why you deserve a second chance.
What steps have you taken to strengthen your ISB application? Stronger work experience, professional achievements, better GMAT, personal achievements, accomplishments on the social front, international exposure or academic accomplishments can all find place in the ISB reapplicant essay. Proactive ISB-specific steps taken by you, perhaps based on direct or indirect feedback from the ISB, might prove a trump card.
Additionally,
Go for it!
ISB Scholarship Essay [Optional]
Why do you think that the ISB Scholarship Committee should consider you for scholarship? (300 words max)
ISB Scholarship Essay Tips
Applying for a scholarship is almost always advisable - you have little to lose and something to gain. A scholarship essay should tie in with your application and essay package, without contradicting any part of what you have already written about yourself. As the scholarship process is usually separate from the admissions process in most schools do not be afraid of repeating information that defines your strong candidature.
The ISB scholarship essay can essentially take two approaches – merit based or need based. Though merit based ISB scholarships are automatically considered, the crux of the need based essay would still need merit! The merit based approach can explain why and how your candidacy is superior to the average ISB candidate’s. It might be a recap of parts of Essay 1 and Essay 2 with additional points which might tie in with the ISB’s stated aims (come on! go refer their website. now!). As the ISB admissions process is separate from the scholarship decision your scholarship essay can repeat information already mentioned in mandatory essays. The need based approach reviews your financial position and explains the strain that the ISB fees would be on you and your immediate family.
If you have more ideas I am waiting to hear them!
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