{"id":31327,"date":"2022-01-01T15:24:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-01T09:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/?p=31327"},"modified":"2023-02-02T14:08:58","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T08:38:58","slug":"isb-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/isb-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"ISB interview &#8211; How to prepare and most commonly asked questions for 2023 admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">A <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">8<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read <\/span><\/span><p>The admission process for the Indian School of Business (ISB) is a multi-dimensional process that is to be pursued with utmost patience and diligence. ISB judges its candidates at every step and the interview round is a critical cog in the wheel. While the interview isn\u2019t often a make or break factor, a strong interview can certainly help you seal the deal, whereas a superficial conversation can seriously impact your chances of securing an admit.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tibrewalprashant\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Prashant Tibrewal<\/em><\/a><em>, Founder and Mentor at <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbmantra.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><em>ISBmantra<\/em><\/a><em>, puts together detailed guidelines about the ISB interview and what to expect during the interview. The ISBmantra <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbmantra.com\/people\/core-team\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Team of Former Admissions Officers<\/em><\/a><em> at ISB also brings in their cumulative experience to present winning tips and guidelines to succeed at the interview.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Here is the outline of the article:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#isb-interview-structure\">The structure of an ISB interview<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interview-day\">How would the Interview Day look?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interview-questions\">ISB Interview questions<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#work-ex\">Work experience related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#future-goals\">Future Goals related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hobbies\">Guesstimates, puzzles, current affairs, hobbies related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#application\">Application-related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#interview-prep\">How to prepare for the ISB interview?<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#interview-tips\">Five tips for the ISB interview for 2022 intake<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-31338\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-prepare.jpg\" alt=\"How to prepare for ISB interview\" width=\"567\" height=\"328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-prepare.jpg 1508w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-prepare-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-prepare-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-prepare-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-prepare-1200x694.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 567px) 100vw, 567px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"isb-interview-structure\">The structure of an ISB interview<\/h2>\n<p>ISB is known to extensively engage their alumni to conduct admissions interviews. Through this process, ISB looks to pair a candidate with a panel of two to three alumni who may have profiles similar to the candidate \u2013 though this is not guaranteed.<\/p>\n<p>A typical ISB interview lasts about 25 to 30 minutes in which the interview panel strives to judge a candidate on their profile, experience, future goals, and fitment. Since ISB draws from a large, diverse pool of alumni, there is an inevitable variability that comes with the process. This lends a lot of dynamism and leeway to the panel, to be able to gauge a candidate in a tone, style, context, and length that may suit the panel.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/isb-essay\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here are expert tips on how to write the ISB essay for 2022 intake<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"interview-day\">How would the Interview Day look?<\/h2>\n<p>On the scheduled day of the interview, you will be required to be present at the venue for about an hour in advance. &nbsp;In the wake of COVID-19, ISB interviews are slated to be held virtually.<\/p>\n<p>Connectivity issues, waiting rooms, stretched interviews could be a common sight during these online engagements. In the case of technical difficulties in connecting, ISB, in the past, has also moved the video interview to a telephonic one.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/how-to-get-into-indian-school-of-business-isb-pgp-mba-program-8-steps\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Here is an 8-step guide to get into ISB<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>ISB interviews are designed in a way where the alumni panelists are categorically advised not to put candidates under any undue stress. This should spell relief for a lot of candidates who are concerned about the level of grilling in these interviews.<\/p>\n<p>But at the same time, alumni panelists are specifically asked to follow the proverbial \u201cOne Inch Wide, Ten Inches Deep\u201d rule on key profile points like work experience, projects worked on, clarity of future goals, claims staked in the essays regarding personal and professional virtues, etc.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-31339\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-common-questions.jpg\" alt=\"ISB interview questions\" width=\"492\" height=\"327\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-common-questions.jpg 1214w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-common-questions-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-common-questions-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-common-questions-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-common-questions-1200x799.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 492px) 100vw, 492px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interview-questions\">ISB Interview questions<\/h2>\n<p>Here is a list of the 10 most commonly asked ISB interview questions:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Tell us something about yourself<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Tell us something that is not there in your application<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">What are some of the challenges you face at work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">What is your biggest\/best achievement at work?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Where do you see yourself 3-5 years from now?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">How will an MBA help you achieve your goals?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraph\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Why do you think ISB PGP is the best choice for you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraph\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Why should we select you?<\/span><\/li>\n<li>What is your career goal? How will ISB help you in achieving it?<\/li>\n<li class=\"gmail-MsoListParagraph\"><span lang=\"EN-IN\">Would you like to ask anything to the interview panel?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>ISB interview questions can be broadly classified into four categories:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#work-ex\">Work experience related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#future-goals\">Future Goals related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#hobbies\">Guesstimates, puzzles, current affairs, hobbies related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#application\">Application-related questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Work experience related Questions<\/h3>\n<p>The interviewers shall be delving deep into your work profile, responsibilities, functions, team structure, project delivery, approach, alternative methodologies, business decisions, work culture, etc.<\/p>\n<p>You must make sure you are <em>really, really<\/em> well versed in your engagement at work. You may totally expect the panelists to get into the rigors of the projects mentioned in the application, and personal values presented in the first essay.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-score-isb-indian-school-of-business\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What is a good GMAT score for ISB<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Future Goals related Questions<\/h3>\n<p>This is a highly critical piece of the jigsaw that can make or break a case for a candidate.<\/p>\n<p>No good business school in the world would admit a candidate who is just looking for an exit route from their current job or function or hoping to leverage the MBA to magically transition to a leadership role. ISB is no different.<\/p>\n<p>It attaches a huge value to a candidate\u2019s clarity of their goals. Quality of previous experience, soft and hard skills acquired, requisite educational qualifications, industry or functional knowledge, and correlation to one\u2019s transferable skills are some very important components that interviewers would look to understand in the context of one\u2019s career plans.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-31340\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-goals.jpg\" alt=\"ISN interview question on career goals\" width=\"436\" height=\"291\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-goals.jpg 500w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-goals-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Further, key factors such as a new technical bubble in their domain, competitive landscape, projected impact of a pandemic, scope and expected growth rates, success ladder slopes, and generic peer pool should be well covered during the preparation. Any aspirant, who has all these fundamentals clear to the core, can hope to ace this part of the interview with the utmost ease.<\/p>\n<p>At the same time, it is okay to not have a fixed goal in mind.<\/p>\n<p>MBA opens up many new avenues for graduates to choose from, and it is justified to have no one option fixed in your mind.<\/p>\n<p>But at the same time, there is a difference between keeping your options open and knowing nothing of your options.<\/p>\n<p>For e.g. you could be mulling over whether to go for private equity, venture capital, trading desks, or M&amp;A.<\/p>\n<p>It shows your thinking to be streamlined in terms of sector and how you are open to different kinds of roles on offer in investment banking. But to not know anything structurally, and still aim for folk legends of McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Accenture, Amazon, etc. can invite some difficult conversations during the interview.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/isb-pgp-placements\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How did the ISB class of 2020 do in the placement season?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3>Guesstimates, puzzles, current affairs, hobbies related Questions<\/h3>\n<p>ISB requires of its potential graduates to be aware, smart, and multilateral in nature. Any vibrant cohort shall consist of students who are both smart thinkers and all-rounders.<\/p>\n<p>Aspirants should be well prepared for basic guesstimates and puzzles. Questions related to current affairs, politics, sports, economy, etc. aren\u2019t asked very often during the ISB interview, but if there are any mentions in your application of your interest in one of these areas, the interviewer may be tempted to understand the authenticity and depth of your interest.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/importance-of-gmat-in-isb\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What&#8217;s the importance of GMAT score in ISB admissions<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h3 id=\"application\">Application-related Questions<\/h3>\n<p>Having submitted a strong application with a variety of personal and professional examples, the application becomes an important source of inquiry for the interviewers.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s highly likely that the interviewer may pick a particular example you have listed in one of your essays or in the application form and go deeper to understand the challenges you faced, your role in the larger scheme of things, and why the activity\/project was important to you and\/or the organization.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/sanjaydhingra\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Sanjay Dhingra<\/a>, ex-ISB Admissions Officer, and Chief Mentor at ISBmantra says,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-29135\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sanjay-Dhingra.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sanjay-Dhingra.jpg 500w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sanjay-Dhingra-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/Sanjay-Dhingra-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt is often noticed during the interviews that candidates find it hard to defend their achievements as stated in the essays and application form since most of those achievements are inflated or not well thought out. You must make it a point to state only those facts in your application that are realistic, defensible, and genuine; and that you prepare on them religiously and with solid details to back them up.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Summarily, candidates must keep in mind that a successful ISB interview is a balanced mix of robust preparation on their individual profiles, deep and verified knowledge of their functional domains, an absolute crystal-clear view of their future goals, and an aware &amp; informed mind.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/gmat-750-in-the-first-attempt-sanchits-gmat-preparation-journey\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sanchit scored a GMAT 750 and received an admit from ISB. Read his story<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"interview-prep\">How to prepare for the ISB interview?<\/h2>\n<p>Given the dynamic nature of the interview process, one should work towards developing the right approach to answering different categories of interview questions, instead of rehearsing exact answers for a pre-defined list of questions downloaded from the net.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the key tips for preparing for a successful ISB interview, informed by our experiences in preparing hundreds of candidates in the past.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-31341\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-tips.jpg\" alt=\"ISB interview tips\" width=\"518\" height=\"345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-tips.jpg 1214w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-tips-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-tips-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-tips-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/isb-interview-tips-1200x801.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 518px) 100vw, 518px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"interview-tips\">Here are five tips for the ISB interview for 2022 intake:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Prepare a 45-60 second elevator pitch. Most of the interviews start with a typical \u201cTell us about yourself\u201d question. First impressions can leave a lasting impact; hence a crisp, concise, and precise elevator pitch will take you a long way in the interview.<\/li>\n<li>Keep a storyline in mind\u2014why did you choose your major, what took you to your first job, why MBA, why ISB, what post-MBA, long-term aspirations. Brownie points galore if you are able to weave a coherent story.<\/li>\n<li>Be ready to address any red flags. A gap year, inconsistent job changes, too high or too less full-time experience, your ability to contribute to the class if you are from a purely technical background, are some of the difficult questions that may come your way, so be prepared to explain them diligently.<\/li>\n<li>Remain calm and confident. ISB is always looking for reasons to select you. As long as you give them a few good reasons, one or two questions not answered well are not going to be a deal-breaker.<\/li>\n<li>Last but not the least, dress well. Whether the interview is physical or virtual, formal attire with a well-kempt look does add to your personality and presence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Check out here, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbmantra.com\/resources\/isb-interview-questions\/interview-experience-investment-banking\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Real Interview Experiences<\/a> of candidates from a diverse range of profiles as documented diligently by ISBmantra.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs-isb-interview\">FAQs &#8211; ISB Interview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601540993962\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">When does ISB start giving interview calls?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ISB starts inviting candidates for interviews approximately 10-15 days after the application deadline. The candidates should make sure they add the ISB mailer domain to their whitelist so that their mails do not land into spam. ISB conducts interviews on a rolling basis. You may therefore expect an interview invite up to a week before the declaration of admit decisions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601541312834\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much time do I get to prepare?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Candidates generally get around 4-6 days to prepare for the interviews. It may therefore be wise to not wait for the interview invite to kickstart your preparation if you are fairly confident of your profile and test score.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601541456066\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I am not based in India at the time of the interview?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The candidate should reach out to the Admissions Team at the earliest and explain to them the situation. For reasons such as work, family, or health-related travel, ISB is flexible enough to conduct the interviews virtually.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601541488787\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What if I am not available on the day I have been invited for the interview? How can I reschedule the interview?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Since this is one of the biggest interviews of someone\u2019s professional career, such instances are very rare. But in case the candidate is absolutely unable to attend the interview on an allotted date, the ISB Admissions Team is very flexible in helping the candidate reschedule the interview.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601541519016\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How long does the ISB interview last?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The interviews generally last 25-30 minutes. It is possible that a few interviews last just about 15 minutes, while a few others extend to up to 50 minutes.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601541556598\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Will I be asked academics or subject-related questions in the ISB interview?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">ISB interviews are generally known for deep dives into candidate\u2019s profile, functional areas, and future goals. It is very rare for the interviewers to test your academic knowledge.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1601541600234\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the documents that I need to carry to the interview?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A candidate must carry their passport with them for identification purposes. There is no need to carry any other documents.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>About the author<\/h2>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-20219\" src=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis.jpg\" alt=\"Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis\" width=\"372\" height=\"263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis.jpg 1888w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis-400x284.jpg 400w, https:\/\/e-gmat.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Prashant_Tibrewal_US_News_Business_School_Rankings_2020_Analysis-1080x763.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/tibrewalprashant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Prashant Tibrewal<\/em><\/a><em> is the founder of <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbmantra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>ISBmantra<\/em><\/a><em> and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.admitsquare.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Admit Square Consulting<\/em><\/a><em> and has mentored 1000+ MBA aspirants to get into top global universities such as Harvard, Stanford, INSEAD, Oxford, HEC, ISB, etc. Over the last 10 years, Prashant has worked closely with candidates from a diverse range of profiles and has mentored applicants with GMAT scores as low as 610 to make it to ISB.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>With a strong focus on ISB and a team of Former ISB Admissions Officers on Board,&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbmantra.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>ISBmantra<\/em><\/a><em>&nbsp;offers personalized interview prep with its <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isbmantra.com\/services\/interview-assistance-mock-interviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow external\" aria-label=\"undefined (opens in a new tab)\" data-wpel-link=\"external\"><em>Interview Builder Assured Admit<\/em><\/a><em> with over 80% success rate and a moneyback guarantee. Feel free to drop a line at <\/em><a href=\"mailto:info@isbmantra.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>info@isbmantra.com<\/em><\/a><em> to know more.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The admission process for the Indian School of Business (ISB) is a multi-dimensional process that is to be pursued with utmost patience and diligence. ISB judges its candidates at every step and the interview round is a critical cog in the wheel. 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