The applications for the Early Entry Option (EEO) for PGP are in progress and the last date for the same is just around the corner viz. on the 30th of April, 2014. Have you submitted your applications yet? If not, then here are a few pointers I would like to put across on how to make a strong EEO application. These will help you to increase your chances of securing an admission offer.
First of all, if you have made up your mind and are certain that you will be making a career in management someday, then congratulations! You are already showing some signs of leadership potential which we look for while assessing your application.
Parameters for evaluating an EEO application
When you apply for the PGP through EEO, your application is assessed on the following criteria:
Academic Capacity:
Your past academic performance plays a major role in EEO as it demonstrates that you can meet the academic rigor demanded by the PGP at ISB. This does not mean that you strictly need to ace in your academics. If you have a good GMAT score with a fairly balanced academics score, you stand a great chance too. By balanced academics, I mean consistency in your academic performance throughout and not just your 10th and 12th marks.
Balanced Personal Attributes
Your choice in extra-curricular activities and your involvement in them display your ability to lead and influence people, organize activities and your ambition to see a project to its end not just for the sake of it but with a flair that is typical of a person who is an aspiring leader. You should highlight these qualities in your essays. Your essays should clearly reflect what you are, your personality, your goals and expectations.
Mention your extra-curricular activities (achievements in sports, social service, college events etc.) and your past internships weaving them with your future goals. For example, if you want to make a career in FMCG marketing then link this with your college projects on rural marketing, internship in market research or advertising agency, etc. If you have any work experience, prioritize it in the flow of your essay and highlight the achievements associated with it. Remember that the key to composing a good essay is to be yourself while writing it. Make your essays so lucid that they differentiate you from the rest of the applicants.
Leadership potential
This attribute is evaluated mainly through the recommendations you submit. Recommendations from your college professor, department head, mentor at internship or at NGO/ sports academy etc. are very important when it comes to gauging your caliber as a leader. Be mindful about taking recommendations from people who know you well and can evaluate your abilities and potential thoroughly.If you ask a person who is not well acquainted with you, there is a possibility of them clicking on ‘Unable to evaluate’, an option given with every close ended question, which may go against you. So, when it comes to taking recommendations, the right people are the key than the people from top designations.
To cut this long story short, know that there is no separate weight-age assigned to any of the above parameters. Your application will be evaluated holistically and based on an overall evaluation an admit offer may be given. So, if you are an eager aspirant who wants to join ISB, then work on a strong EEO application right away and submit by 30th of April, 2014.
All the best!
I will be completing 2 years of work in June 2015. In that case, do I apply through the early entry option, or the directly for the PGP??
Vaish – If you have less than 2 years of workex, you may apply this year through the Early Entry Option.
How would you evaluate the applicants who would complete 2 years of work experience in April’14 and are applying to EEO? How would you compare a college undergrad to a such an aspirant? How significant are academic excellence as compared to stellar work-experience?
If im completing 2 years of work-ex in July, 2016 will I be able to able for the EEO ?
If so, when should i expect my admission ? and when will my PGP actually start ?
Please write to us at pgp@isb.edu, we shall be happy to schedule a counseling call for you. Thanks
Sir,
Does ISB consider fresh graduates with relevant internship experience for this programme?
Dear Anirudh,
You may apply through the Early Entry Option.
The Early Entry Option (EEO) to ISB’s Post Graduate Programme in Management (PGP) allows recent graduates with less than 2 years of full-time work experience to secure their admission to ISB.
The candidate selected will secure a deferred admission and will be eligible to join the PGP upon completing at least 24 months of full-time work experience.
Internship is considered as work experiencing only if is full time and after your graduation. Internships during graduation will add value to your profile but it is not considered as work experience.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir/madam,
As of March ,2016 i would have gained exp of 1 yr and 9 months. I have a question regarding recommendations (evaluation form).
1) Since, I am applying for the EEO is it mandatory for me to nominate only professors/professionals whom I have acquainted during college or is it possible to nominate my immediate superior from work. (EEO)?
Dear Vaisakh,
You may get the evaluation either from the professor or from the supervisor at work.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Sir,
I would like to be counseled on the type of job as for the job experience, that is required to get through the admission process. I am a final year B.Pharmacy graduating student and have all my hopes on the PGP program by ISB. I aspire to be the face of the pharmaceutical industry by pursuing my goals through ISB’s program of PGP.
Thanking You,
Akash Sanghavi
Dear Akash,
Kindly send in your updated resume.
We will schedule a counselling session with one of the senior members from the admissions team.
Thank You.
Team Admissions.
Dear Sir,
I am about to complete my graduation. Before my graduation, I had contributed 1 year in my family business (not significant though).
Will that be regarded as work experience or can that be helpful in my EEO application?
Regards,
Karan Tuteja
Dear Karan,
We need an applicant to have full time work experience after graduation.
Your work is not considered as experience.
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Hi Team,
I am aspiring for the second round of EEO ie. the January 2016 cycle. Regarding the application, do I need to submit even recommendation letters while applying?
Thanks in advance,
Krittika Sengupta
Dear Kritika,
We need your evaluation letter on or before the deadline, Jan 15th, 2016.
You may submit your application before the deadline even if your evaluation has not been uploaded by your evaluator.
Thank You.
Team Admissions.
Hi
What are the essay topics for the ISB EEO admission?
Thanks,
Aarushi
Dear Aarushi,
Please login to the application portal to view the essay topics for PGP/EEO 2016-17
http://pgpapp.isb.edu/user/default.aspx
Thank You.
Team Admissions
Can a 3rd year student apply for EEO ?
Nikhil,
You could consider applying to YLP
For more information check out isb.edu/ylp