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I tend to look back in reminiscence and think about what my journey has been. People say, “Whatever happens, happens for good”. I have a strong reason to believe so. Last year with 98.23 on the CAT, my NITIE waitlist no. was 165 and the waitlist moved till 164 J. This year too, I missed all the old IIMs in spite of scoring 99.43%ile on the CAT. But sometimes you have to take a step back to take a bigger leap. And that’s exactly what happened. I scored a 770 on the GMAT and suddenly everything seemed to make sense. I was ecstatic. But I soon realized that the GMAT score cannot be treated in isolation and that it is just one of several parameters that Business schools look at. Nevertheless, I had aced one part of the application. Thanks to my managers at Infosys - I had plenty of leadership exposure working as a team lead for a critical project, where I had to lead a team of equals to deliver under stringent timelines. In short, I had something to talk about in my essays. Now, I wanted a craftsman that could make my story jump out of the paper. MBAdream.in did the trick. After reading the edited essays, I said to myself, “Wow, I am so good. I am really an achiever!!” J .

So, the essays were done, the applications submitted and the wait began. Interview calls started pouring in. Vanderbilt, Emory, Olin, Tepper. I had built a good network of current students during my research which, along with MBAdream resources, came in handy for my interview preparation. I had hardly started with my bschool interviews when I received an email with the subject line “Goizueta Congratulations”…. Hours later came to another email – “You have been awarded a merit scholarship of $15,000 per semester.” I went to the office the next day and said – “Sir, thank you for everything. Your services are no longer required. I am getting an MBA.”

With an admit and scholarship from a top 20 school, my confidence was touching the sky. Interviews for Olin and Tepper were smooth as silk. Olin made no delay to announce their decision with a scholarship of $10,000 per semester. Tepper school of business followed suit. I got an admit from MDI Gurgaon and an interview call from FMS as well. With all due respect, I did not pay heed to either. The struggle has been very long and the journey tortuous, but the fruit is sweeter than I had anticipated. It took a great deal of perseverance, intelligent self-marketing (courtesy: MBAdream), and self-confidence to make it happen. I am all excited to embark on a journey of a lifetime. But I would make every effort to give back to the community, as I was once one of you, struggling to make it to the top.

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Having achieved an extremely tight alumni base of 11k, ISB makes sure that its old and new students help each other in the best possible way.

What has been the feedback of current students and alumni in general?

Current students are happy about the fact that they are job-ready in just 8 months of joining. Further, with two of the best MBA campuses in the country to engage in, students enjoy the enriched peer-to-peer experience they earn through 1 year. Alumni value the career shift that ISB has provided them and act as buddies to incoming and newly passed out students through relevant industries and markets. As the school is pretty young, the alumni community It has been observed that the best time to be part of the ISB cohort is after 3-5 years of experience. That is the sweet spot, preferred most by the recruiters.

What advice will you give to students preparing for GMAT?

Honestly, it is an easier exam compared to what Indians are trained for. The only trick in GMAT is its adaptability during the test duration. Training well for that by attempting a lot of full session mocks will help you easily crack it. The official GMAT tests are worth every penny for improving your chances. GMAT club is the best resource to have along your preparation journey.

What advice do you have for students for ISB interviews?

ISB interviews are not very formal. You will mostly have ISB alumni interviewing you. Be confident, do not fake it, have 5-6 REAL stories spanning your professional and personal life. If you have made it to the interview, it means they love your profile and only want to see if the application and face behind it match. Therefore, make sure you know your application by heart.

What aspects of your job at Accenture do you really like?

Accenture is one of the very few consulting companies that value employee's work-life balance. Being a market leader, Accenture's knowledge database is spectacular. Accenture is a tech giant and market leader, so there is no functional area, industry, or technology that Accenture lacks exposure to. The well-roundedness of the company along with kind regard to its huge employee base makes it an extraordinary organization to work for.

What advice do you have for students wanting to work in strategy consulting?

Consulting has various domains and industries. But one thing common in all consultants is the ability to juggle multiple teams at once and come up with a viable solution in high-pressure situations. Second and quite obvious, a consultant has amazing communication skills because no solution is worth a penny if you cannot explain it to your client. To be a strategy consultant, you need to develop the skill of thinking on your feet. You should also feel very comfortable with numbers as most of the solutions require data backing.