ISB PGP PROFILE EVALUATION : ISB

Hello,

Roughly 6% of the class at ISB has a work experience of 8 years or more, so your 9+ years of work experience is not a limitation at all. 

You can apply to programs abroad as well. In that case, it is best to share your resume with the school teams to learn from them how they see you fitting into their program. This is important in your case because your work experience exceeds the class average for many schools abroad, particularly in the United States.

Why not improve your GMAT score to 730+ if you can easily do so? It will definitely give you an edge.

All the best!

drortho wrote:Hi,
Looking for help with profile evaluation

32yrs old With 9+ years of software engineering experience. Worked for organisations like Microsoft Goldman sachs predominantly as a Lead Software engineer and looking to pivot into a tech PM role or if possible into VC firms.

GMAT - 720
Graduation-7.7/10
12th - 95%
10th - 89%

Short term goal - Tech PM / VC roles
Long term - CEO/CTO in tech.

Does ISB consider profiles like mine or should I look abroad? I will be applying in R1 2023. And can improve on GMAT to 730+ easily.

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drortho wrote:Hi,
Looking for help with profile evaluation

32yrs old With 9+ years of software engineering experience. Worked for organisations like Microsoft Goldman sachs predominantly as a Lead Software engineer and looking to pivot into a tech PM role or if possible into VC firms.

GMAT - 720
Graduation-7.7/10
12th - 95%
10th - 89%

Short term goal - Tech PM / VC roles
Long term - CEO/CTO in tech.

Does ISB consider profiles like mine or should I look abroad? I will be applying in R1 2023. And can improve on GMAT to 730+ easily.

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Hi drortho hope this finds you well

Your profile is impressive. However, one crucial point to explain in your application is why you need an ISB PGP to transition to a tech PM role. Furthermore, as a relatively older applicant with several good accolades and brand recall on your CV, you will have to conduct your own due diligence on the prospects post ISB-PGP and then convince ISB that it will be able to add significant value to what you have already built over your rich decade of experience in the tech industry.
There have been cases in the past where Indian B Schools rejected applicants since they knew they couldn't provide a major benefit in terms of post-MBA/PGPx compensation. As a result, it is your responsibility to ensure that you explain clearly to the school what you expect from the program.

If you are interested in studying at ISB, use this time to network with companies where you want to work. Connect with ISB alumni or startup founders to get specific insights into the PM/VC positions you'd like to pursue later. Once the foundation of your application is solid, the rest will fall into place.

I like your vision for creating a service industry catering to the niche credit risk domain. Speak about the problem you hope to solve in your application and how you plan to offer specialized expertise and solutions that can help organizations make better credit risk assessments, streamline risk management, and improve their overall risk posture. If ISB feels you have a deep understanding of the credit risk landscape and the ability to scale a team with the right skill set, you will be able to convert an admit.

Feel free to reach out should you need professional guidance.

Best wishes