Dear Friends,

Good News,
After IIMA, IIMC & IIML, now IIM Bangalore is starting one year
executive program from Apr 2009 onwards. The process is almost similar
to PGPX & PGPEX. The details are provided in the links below

http://www.iimb.ernet.in/iimb/newpgp/one-year-pgp.htm

http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Jul172008/state2008071679275.asp


Cheers

Kiran

Hi Anurag

The Kaplan test scors are not good indicators of how much you will
score in real GMAT. They are almost less by 70 marks.Almost everyone
who takes  Kaplan are of the same opinion. I was scoring 570-620 in
kaplan and ended up in real GMAT at 690.

The princeton,Manhattan GMAT scores are very near to real GMAT. I was
scoring 670-740 in these tests.

The best is GMAT prep. It almost represents the real GMAT. I was
scoring 700-720 in GMat prep.

Very important in GMAT is managing time, especially in Quanta section.
I was consistantly scoring 48-49 in quanta during practise test, but
ended up 45 in real GMAT.I did not manage time very well and ended up
solving last 5 problems in last 2mins. Never spend more than 3 mins in
any problem. If you feel you are spending too much time on one problem
, then just guess and proceed. This is waht I learnt after my last
experience and decided to give GMAT again on 19th Jul-08. Hope that I
will not mess up like last time and cross 700 mark.

Cheers

Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@..., anurag <k_anurag@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Ankur / Kiran / Nitya and Kiran
> Your discussions make interesting reading, and here I join with my
thoughts on the subject:
> [1] Non-IT / ITES background is a BIG advantage because ADCOM
actively seeks diversity in the selected batch of students.
>
> [2] We should not consider anything below 700 a guaranteed
"shortlist-score". Guys, do retake GMAT to give yourself a better
chance (and make life difficult for me :)
>
> [3] My profile (not available on internet): 10 yr Work-Ex; 3 as
manager || IT all the way || Engineer from IT-BHU with below average
academic record || Scheduled to take GMAT on 21-July (previous GMAT
score = 680) || Have attended PGPX interview in 2006 and was not
shortlisted in 2007.
>
> [4] I am looking for 1 year courses in India - will apply for PGPX /
ISB / IIML this year, and XLRI / IIMC next year.
>
> QUERY - How much did you guys used to score in your practice full
lenght GMAT preparation? Scores from KAPLAN / PR / GMAT Prep etc - and
the final GMAT score: are these close?
>
> Thanks...Anurag
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, iimapgpx200910@...
<iimapgpx200910@...> wrote:
>
> From: iimapgpx200910@...
<iimapgpx200910@...>
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Digest Number 21
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 2:51 PM
>
> There are 12 messages in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
> 1.1. Chances at program
>     From: Monty
> 1.2. Fwd: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>     From: Monty
> 1.3. Re: Chances at program
>     From: shetty kiran
> 1.4. Re: Chances at program
>     From: Nityananda Mukherjee
> 1.5. Re: Chances at program
>     From: Shiva prasad bebarta
> 1.6. Re: Chances at program
>     From: kiran_special
> 1.7. Re: Chances at program
>     From: kiran_special
> 1.8. Re: Chances at program
>     From: Nityananda Mukherjee
> 1.9. Re: Chances at program
>     From: Shiva prasad bebarta
> 1.10. Re: Chances at program
>     From: Monty
>
> 2.1. New file uploaded to iimapgpx200910
>     From: iimapgpx200910@...
> 2.2. New file uploaded to iimapgpx200910
>     From: iimapgpx200910@...
>
>
> Messages
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.1. Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@...
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 9:49 am
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
> been average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.2. Fwd: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@...
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:01 am
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics have
> been average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.3. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "shetty kiran" kiran_special@... kiran_special
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:36 am
>
> Dear Monty,
>
> Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However
> IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT
average is
> 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview call.
But if you
> can make it up with other attributes, then one may still have a
chance. There is
> nothing wrong in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top 250
> (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been
> average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
>
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> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.4. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Nityananda Mukherjee" nitya34@... leo_m_70
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:49 am
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
>
> I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now
> 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director
> with Govt of India
> My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
>
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
> 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@...>:
>
> >   Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile.
> > However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last
year GMAT
> > average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for
interview
> > call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one
may still
> > have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> > Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in
> top
> > 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt.
Academics have
> > been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> > ------------------------------
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> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.5. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Shiva prasad bebarta" shivapb@... shivapb
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:23 pm
>
> Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
>
> My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
experience myself
> in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in economics and an MBA
from XIM
> Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently am the country
representative for a
> large US Credit Card company
> and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
>
> Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
overconfidence /
> stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am very particular
on my choice
> of B Schools which is London Business School , Sloan Masters , ISB /
IMD and IIM
> A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a
general
> management program and dont want to learn accounting basics all over
again :--)
>
> But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
Masters Program
> which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall leadership
exposure
>
> Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
>
> My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
in Late
> September just because its been ages since I have taken competitive
exams ..so
> maybe that could be a factor ..
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
>
> Shiva Prasad Bebarta
>
> " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by chance
> but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come back
to you .
> Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle than you so
please have
> a kind word for all "
>
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...> wrote:
>
> From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...>
> Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
>
> I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now 160
> up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
management, I
> scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director
> with Govt of India
> My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
>
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
>
> 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear Monty,
>
> Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However
> IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last year GMAT
average is
> 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for interview call.
But if you
> can make it up with other attributes, then one may still have a
chance. There is
> nothing wrong in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>
>
>
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical major
in top
> 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been
> average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
>
> Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
download.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.6. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "kiran_special" kiran_special@... kiran_special
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:45 pm
>
> Dear Nitya,
>
> IMO, Your profile is very good. The 590 GMAT is very less compared to
> last year average. Please write exam again and try to get atleast
> 680-700. With this mark you stand a good chance as you are from public
> services and in order to ensure diversity in class, ADCOM may prefer
> people with your profile. The increase in class strength may lower the
> average GMAT, But try to get atleaSt 700 in GMAT. Since you are also
> in leadership position, it will add value to your profile. Please
> demonstrate this in your application.
>
> Please give GMAT again. I have improved my score from 640 to 690 in
> just one month and again giving the GMAT on 19th of this month. I hope
> to cross 700 mark to get the interview call. I am also non- it (
> manufacturing) guy with total experneice of 13 years, out of which 6
> years of managerial experience.
>
>
> cheers,
>
> Kiran
>
> --- In iimapgpx200910@..., "Nityananda Mukherjee"
> <nitya34@> wrote:
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now
> > 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> > management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director
> > with Govt of India
> > My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@>:
> >
> > >   Dear Monty,
> > >
> > > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile.
> > > However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last
> year GMAT
> > > average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for
> interview
> > > call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one
> may still
> > > have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> > > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Kiran
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@>
> > > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > >
> > > Hi Friends
> > >
> > > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+
yrs in
> > > Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top
> > > 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> > > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt.
> Academics have
> > > been average.
> > >
> > > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Ankur
> > >
> > > ------------------------------
> > > Download prohibited? No problem.
>
CHAT<http://in.rd.yahoo.com/tagline_webmessenger_1/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.co\
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> > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
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> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.7. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "kiran_special" kiran_special@... kiran_special
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 12:55 pm
>
> Shiva,
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> may not be right choice for me as they  cater to people with lower
> experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
>
> Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> Need to do some research on these school
> The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> the chairman of company you have worked.
> The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> looked at.
> I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
>
> Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> IIMA- PGPX
>
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
> --- In iimapgpx200910@..., Shiva prasad bebarta
> <shivapb@> wrote:
> >
> > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> >
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> >
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> >
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> leadership exposure
> >
> > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> >
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
> >
> > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> >
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
> chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> than you so please have a kind word for all "
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@> wrote:
> >
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@>
> > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director with Govt of India
> > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> have been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> >
> > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> download.
> >
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.8. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Nityananda Mukherjee" nitya34@... leo_m_70
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:06 pm
>
> Sloan-MIT(?) is Excellent
> But average GMAT is again 710+
>
> (there is one MSc program of SLOAN under LBS but placement is not good)
>
> even *Kellogg* loves Older guys(Its not one year though)
> There is another school in USA which does like older applicants.dont
recall
> it now.
>
> I have heard INSEAD too is great for guys who are having 7 yr+
WE(Infact 51%
> guys are having more than 5-6 yr exp,pattern exactly opposite to our
> Hyderbad based ISB)
>
> average age in INSEAD must be around 30-31 thanks older guys
> and Its the best in Gen mgmt(LBS is for Finance)
>
> I want to pursue gen mgmt and corporate strategy
> first thing first,like to get atleast 680+ in GMAT
>
> for GMAT, the best group is
> prachi_pareekh_gmat-subscibe@yahoogroups.com
> please join!!
> thanks for all the good inputs
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
> 2008/7/15 kiran_special <kiran_special@...>:
>
> >   Shiva,
> >
> > Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> > Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> > may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
> > experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> > experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> > XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
> >
> > Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> > Need to do some research on these school
> > The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> > blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> > the chairman of company you have worked.
> > The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> > looked at.
> > I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
> >
> > Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> > IIMA- PGPX
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> > --- In
> iimapgpx200910@...<iimapgpx200910%40yahoogroups.co.in>,
> > Shiva prasad bebarta
> >
> > <shivapb@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> > >
> > > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> > experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> > economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> > am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> > >
> > > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> > overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> > very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> > School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> > as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> > and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> > >
> > > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> > Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> > leadership exposure
> > >
> > > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> > >
> > > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> > in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> > competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > > http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
> > >
> > > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> > >
> > > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not
> by
> > chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> > back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> > than you so please have a kind word for all "
> > >
> > >
> > > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@> wrote:
> > >
> > > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@>
> >
> > > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > > To:
> iimapgpx200910@...<iimapgpx200910%40yahoogroups.co.in>
> > > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Kiran
> > > thanks for forming the group
> > > let me post my profile here
> > >
> > > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> > are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> > management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> > Director with Govt of India
> > > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > > my profile
> > > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> > above 670
> > > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> > >
> > > regards
> > > Nitya
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Dear Monty,
> > >
> > > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> > profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> > last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> > required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> > attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> > in applying.
> > > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> > >
> > > Cheers
> > >
> > > Kiran
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message ----
> > > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> > > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi Friends
> > >
> > > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> > in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> > major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> > supplychain.
> > > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> > have been average.
> > >
> > > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> > >
> > > Thanks
> > > Ankur
> > >
> > >
> > > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> > download.
> > >
> >
> >
> >
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.9. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Shiva prasad bebarta" shivapb@... shivapb
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:07 pm
>
> Kiran
>
> Thanks for the note below ..a slight difference between my profile
and profile
> of senior resources is that I already have an MBA so admissions team
at IIMA
> and other places will like to know a solid reason for doing an MBA
again ..also
> in the list mentioned by you , I would stay away from IIM Lucknow ,
Great Lakes
> / XLRI as they are not yet proven in their executive courses like
IIMA PGPX and
> IIM Kolkatta
>
> You are right also abt ISB and INSEAD as I will be competing with junior
> candidates for entry level roles as associate in banks and
consulting firms
> maybe at times ..This stems from me speaking with lots of current
alumni at
> these places
>
> The more analysis I do , the more the sloan masters appeals along
with IIMA
> PGPX ..Maybe I will take a serious shot at both these ..LBS already
has asked
> me to send my profile as they have a few slots available for class
starting
> sept 2008 but I just cannot give up everything and join as I am
married with 2
> kids and also just tuition fees cost 40000 Pounds ...so have to try for
> chevening scholarships and other resources
>
> You shd surely apply for your dream courses and am sure all the rest
will also
> get into their choice of schools and wishing all the very best to
this group
>
> Regards
>
> Shiva
>
>
> Shiva Prasad Bebarta
>
> " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by chance
> but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come back
to you .
> Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle than you so
please have
> a kind word for all "
>
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, kiran_special <kiran_special@...> wrote:
>
> From: kiran_special <kiran_special@...>
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Re: Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 12:55 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Shiva,
>
> Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
> Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
> may not be right choice for me as they cater to people with lower
> experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
> experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
> XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.
>
> Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
> Need to do some research on these school
> The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
> blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
> the chairman of company you have worked.
> The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
> looked at.
> I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.
>
> Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
> IIMA- PGPX
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
> --- In iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in, Shiva prasad bebarta
> <shivapb@ > wrote:
> >
> > Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
> >
> > My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
> experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
> economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
> am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> > and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
> >
> > Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
> overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
> very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
> School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
> as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
> and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
> >
> > But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
> Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
> leadership exposure
> >
> > Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
> >
> > My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
> in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
> competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/shivabeb arta75
> >
> > Shiva Prasad Bebarta
> >
> > " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
> chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
> back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
> than you so please have a kind word for all "
> >
> >
> > --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@ > wrote:
> >
> > From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@ >
> > Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Kiran
> > thanks for forming the group
> > let me post my profile here
> >
> > I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
> are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> > wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> > I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
> Director with Govt of India
> > My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> > last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> > my profile
> > http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> > writing GMAT again during first week of august and hope to score
> above 670
> > Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
> >
> > regards
> > Nitya
> >
> >
> >
> > 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
> profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
> last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
> required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
> attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
> in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947 @ gmail.com>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
> in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
> major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
> supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
> have been average.
> >
> > Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ankur
> >
> >
> > Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
> download.
> >
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Messages in this topic (10)
> ________________________________________________________________________
> 1.10. Re: Chances at program
>     Posted by: "Monty" ankurchaudhary1947@...
>     Date: Tue Jul 15, 2008 1:59 pm
>
> Kiran
>
> How gud is 680 with 6+ yrs of ex. for a NUS or INSEAD?
> I would like to pursue general mgmt & leverage my existing operations
> background.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
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Monty,

The Insead average score this year is 703, and last year 707. If your
other attributes are ok, then 680 should be a reasonable score for
Insead. I am providing here a link on few of the FAQ on insead.

http://www.mba4success.com/benews_interview_content.php?id=70

I have not reaserched on NUS, Hence not able to give any input on NUS.

Cheers

Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@..., Monty
<ankurchaudhary1947@...> wrote:
>
> Kiran
>
> How gud is 680 with 6+ yrs of ex. for a NUS or INSEAD?
> I would like to pursue general mgmt & leverage my existing operations
> background.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>

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Shiva,

Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Even I am trying for the program indicated by you. But IBS & Insead
may not be right choice for me as they  cater to people with lower
experience ( typically 2-8 years). For people with 10 + years of
experience good programs will be IIMA-PGPX, IIMC-PGPEX, IIML - IMPX,
XLRI -GMP, LBS, Sloan masters, IMD.

Can you think of any other schools, I am not sure of HBS, Kellog etc.
Need to do some research on these school
The top notch overseas schools definitly have an edge. I read in some
blog that after graduating from LBS, you will only look at replacing
the chairman of company you have worked.
The fees at these overseas school is exorbitant and funding need to be
looked at.
I will provide FT ranking fo top global Business schools.

Shiva : Why dont you give GMAT again in July- Aug and still try for
IIMA- PGPX


Cheers

Kiran
--- In iimapgpx200910@..., Shiva prasad bebarta
<shivapb@...> wrote:
>
> Nitya / Kiran and other members of the group
>
> My Name is Shiva Bebarta and I have close to 11 years of work
experience myself in the corporate sector ..I have a bachelors in
economics and an MBA from XIM Bhubaneswar , class of 98 and currently
am the country representative for a large US Credit Card company
> and manage their IT Outsourcing ...
>
> Like Nitya , I also gave my GMAT on 13th june but due to maybe
overconfidence / stress and poor time management got only 610 ..I am
very particular on my choice of B Schools which is London Business
School , Sloan Masters , ISB / IMD and IIM A PGPX ..Thought of INSEAD
as well ..lets see as I am more keen on a general management program
and dont want to learn accounting basics all over again :--)
>
> But with an MBA already done I am very inclined towards Sloan
Masters Program which does not lay much emphasis on GMAT but overall
leadership exposure
>
> Nitya , maybe you shd try for that as well ..
>
> My linked in profile is attached below and I plan to take GMAT again
in Late September just because its been ages since I have taken
competitive exams ..so maybe that could be a factor ..
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/shivabebarta75
>
> Shiva Prasad Bebarta
>
> " Excellence is not by chance but by choice , Happiness is not by
chance but by choice , Give life your best shot and the best will come
back to you . Remember every one in life is fighting a bigger battle
than you so please have a kind word for all "
>
>
> --- On Tue, 7/15/08, Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...> wrote:
>
> From: Nityananda Mukherjee <nitya34@...>
> Subject: Re: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> To: iimapgpx200910@...
> Date: Tuesday, July 15, 2008, 10:49 AM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
>
> I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director with Govt of India
> My WE is 12 yrs in govt sector(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin .com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
>
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
>
> 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@ yahoo.com>:
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Dear Monty,
>
> Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile. However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the
last year GMAT average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be
required for interview call. But if you can make it up with other
attributes, then one may still have a chance. There is nothing wrong
in applying.
> My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
>
> Cheers
>
> Kiran
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@ gmail.com>
> To: iimapgpx200910@ yahoogroups. co.in
> Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
>
>
>
>
> Hi Friends
>
> Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs
in Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in top 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in
supplychain.
> Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt. Academics
have been average.
>
> Need your help to understand the chances at PGPX.
>
> Thanks
> Ankur
>
>
> Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without
download.
>

Dear Nitya,

IMO, Your profile is very good. The 590 GMAT is very less compared to
last year average. Please write exam again and try to get atleast
680-700. With this mark you stand a good chance as you are from public
services and in order to ensure diversity in class, ADCOM may prefer
people with your profile. The increase in class strength may lower the
average GMAT, But try to get atleaSt 700 in GMAT. Since you are also
in leadership position, it will add value to your profile. Please
demonstrate this in your application.

Please give GMAT again. I have improved my score from 640 to 690 in
just one month and again giving the GMAT on 19th of this month. I hope
to cross 700 mark to get the interview call. I am also non- it (
manufacturing) guy with total experneice of 13 years, out of which 6
years of managerial experience.


cheers,

Kiran

--- In iimapgpx200910@..., "Nityananda Mukherjee"
<nitya34@...> wrote:
>
> Kiran
> thanks for forming the group
> let me post my profile here
>
> I was very hopeful about PGPX this year(more so because No of Seats
are now
> 160 up from 78 last year)
> wrote my GMAT on 23rd June but thanks to stress and improper time
> management, I scored a miserable 590(48,24)
> I am BE(Jadavpur) with 73% ,M Tech(IIT Delhi) and working as Deputy
Director
> with Govt of India
> My WE is *12 yrs in govt sector*(passed CFA,USA Level- I)
> last 7 yrs I am in manager/Senior role
> my profile
> http://www.linkedin.com/in/nitya34
> writing GMAT again during first week  of august and hope to score
above 670
> Dont you think I may get interview call even with 690?
>
> regards
> Nitya
>
>
> 2008/7/15 shetty kiran <kiran_special@...>:
>
> >   Dear Monty,
> >
> > Your profile is Non-IT, Hence you have an edge in diversity of
profile.
> > However IMO, the GMAT score is on lower side. Remember the last
year GMAT
> > average is 728. Even for a non-it guy, 700+ may be required for
interview
> > call. But if you can make it up with other attributes, then one
may still
> > have a chance. There is nothing wrong in applying.
> > My GMAT is also 690 and i am also in the same boat.
> >
> > Cheers
> >
> > Kiran
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Monty <ankurchaudhary1947@...>
> > To: iimapgpx200910@...
> > Sent: Tuesday, 15 July, 2008 9:49:13 AM
> > Subject: [iimapgpx200910] Chances at program
> >
> > Hi Friends
> >
> > Wrote GMAT yesterday, got a 680 (M 49, V 34).
> > I am a BBA (General management) with industry experience of 6+ yrs in
> > Supplychain. Currently working with an MNC which is a chemical
major in top
> > 250 (fortune 500). Previously worked in a Paint MNC in supplychain.
> > Now, think is the right time to get an MBA under my belt.
Academics have
> > been average.
> >
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Dear Abhi,

From what I gather, the earlier MBA is not going to have any negative
effect on your application. However you need to convince ADCOM, why
you are going for second MBA.

Cheers

Kiran

--- In iimapgpx200910@..., "abhinav_2601"
<abhinav_2601@...> wrote:
>
> Hi
>
> I am a mechanical engineer and MBA by qualification. I did my MBA from
> a Tier 2 B School in India, just after completing my Engineering
> degree.Post MBA, I have been working with an Indian IT MNC and have
> about 8 years experience in IT Sales and Marketing.
> Now, I want to move up the value chain and get into strategic
> management and consulting. To get ready for such roles and succeed in
> industry, I believe I need to get back to the school.
> Can anyone please help and tell me if my earlier MBA degree is going
> to be any hindrance in my eligibility and selection for the program.
>
> Thanks
>
> Best Regards
> Abhi
>

Hi

I am a mechanical engineer and MBA by qualification. I did my MBA from
a Tier 2 B School in India, just after completing my Engineering
degree.Post MBA, I have been working with an Indian IT MNC and have
about 8 years experience in IT Sales and Marketing.
Now, I want to move up the value chain and get into strategic
management and consulting. To get ready for such roles and succeed in
industry, I believe I need to get back to the school.
Can anyone please help and tell me if my earlier MBA degree is going
to be any hindrance in my eligibility and selection for the program.

Thanks

Best Regards
Abhi

The IIMA PGPX application process is on. Share your
experience/thoughts/opinions/doubts in this group and make this group
a very active one.

Also do not forget to fill in the profile database in profile section

Bye

Kiran

Can old rats learn new tricks?

Yes they can. I have personally witnessed 77 other rats figure the "how-to-survive-IIMA-PGPX-Term-I" trick out. Here is how IIM-A did that:

- Locked rats in a cage (called PGPX) with trick contraptions (really complex; and "crazy-sounding" subjects)
- Showed them a really large chunk of cheese that they can have in the future (senior management jobs!)
- Rewarded them with little morsels of cheese each time they made a headway figuring out a trick (grades)
- Punished them with little dozes of electric current (quizzes)
- And did not let them rest till they figured the tricks out – threw cold water (cases) at them, kicked the cage (term exams), and threw more puzzles (incrementally harder) at them each time they figured a trick out.
And wow, there is a group of semi-trained rats (not necessarily smarter ones though!).

The first term of the course is finally over and we had exactly 4 hours of break before the group jumped into the bulky (what else do you call 25 kgs of books and case spirals) second term material.

Here are some statistics of what the group (of rats) went through in the last ten weeks: (compiled by a colleague rat who is great at figuring out really complex "mazes")
- Worked on close to 75 cases
- Wrote 12 surprise quizzes/mid-term
- Wrote 9 full-length exams
- Attended 140 classes (each session – 75 minutes)
- Wrote/co-wrote/contributed to close to 50 reports/ submissions/PPTs

Don't you think rats (real ones) are luckier?

Keeping with its tradition of attracting students from diverse background, Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A) will see a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officerearning the nuances of management under the Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX).

Rajesh Nirwan, a 39-year old Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) with CBI, is one of the selected 78 candidates for the course this year. PGPX is a full time residential programme for executives with substantial work experience leading to a One Year Post-Graduate Diploma in Management for Executives. The programme is designed for executives with 6 to 7 years of post qualification, full time work experience.

An IPS officer of Rajasthan cadre, Nirwan served as a Superintendent of Police in four districts including Jharawad, Tonk, Sawai Madhopur and Kota spanning eight years, before joining CBI's Economic Offence Wing as a DIG in 2004.

"After working for CBI on deputation for three and a half years, both me and my department felt a need to understand the management concepts of the contemporary world for optimum utilisation of resources for our police force," said Nirwan. A professional chartered accountant, Nirwan has also worked with Pricewaterhouse Coopers for nearly two years before appearing for IPS. Although on sabatical from work for one year, Nirwan is keeping his options open of joining the corporate sector after the programme.

The batch of 2007-08 had 80 participants for which the institute had received 800 applications. This year the institute has received 1347 applications. The average GMAT score is 724 this year. The average work experience was 10 years with around three years of international work experience as compared to this year's average of around 13 years work experience in India and 9 years abroad.

Arvind Sahay, Chairperson of PGPX, said that there are high number of participants from the IT sector this year.

Now probably most of you are either preparing for GMAT for started
filling out IIM PGaPX application process. Share your experiences,
doubts and opinions in this forum

Bye

Kiran