Concluding our trilogy on ISB's new Essays, we hope our analysis will assist you in crafting compelling answers. Feel free to reach out at consultingteam@admitstreet.com if you would like to hire us for your ISB applications. We are a team of ISB/ HEC Alum and Admissions Interviewers, passionate about helping you succeed.Essay 3. Given your previous experience and future aspirations, how do you plan to use the PGP at ISB to fulfill your professional goals? Optional (250 words max)
While this essay is optional, it is highly recommended to have a strong response to this prompt as it shows to the ISB Adcom that you have given enough thought about your past experiences, career goals, and how the ISB MBA fits in.
Present a well-thought-out plan that effectively connects your previous experience, future aspirations, and the unique offerings of the PGP at ISB. The more clear, concise and compelling your experiences, goals and especially “how ISB fits in” are, the easier it would be for ISB to ascertain if you would be a good fit.
Firstly, start by reflecting on your key achievements (could be rephrased from the above essays while repeating verbatim may not be a good idea), skills, and lessons learned from your previous professional experiences. Highlight the specific experiences that have influenced your career trajectory so far and influenced your goals. Quantify your achievements wherever possible, while adding enough context so someone who isn’t familiar with your domain can easily understand.
As the next step, clearly articulate your future goals i.e. target sector, function, geography and ideally also company (or your own venture if applicable). Ensure there is a linkage between your past experiences and your future goals. If the link isn’t obvious, mention why your goals matter to you and what are the transferable skills you bring to make that transition possible. The key is to demonstrate a deep understanding of your target industry, function, or entrepreneurial venture.
Now, to effectively answer “why ISB”, it is time to display your knowledge and research of the unique resources offered by ISB. Research in-depth about ISB’s curriculum, alumni network, faculty, industry connections, placement statistics and experiential learning opportunities to identify specific elements that align with your goals. Also speak to alumni, preferably ones in your target industry, to understand how they made the transition and what resources helped them the most.
Draw a clear and logical connection between your past experiences, future goals (both short and long term), and how ISB can best bridge the gap. Highlight how ISB’s specific resources such as the pedagogy, learning environment, network, alumni, etc. will fill in the gaps in your skill sets (both hard and soft skills) and effectively help you transition to your target destination/ role. It would also be a good idea to mention which of your values are aligned to the ones ISB looks for in a candidate. As a reminder, here are the values that ISB primarily looks for: clarity of thought, leadership, effective communication, team orientation, learning orientation, industry knowledge, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal skills.
Finally, articulate how your professional goals align with ISB’s mission and how you envision making a positive impact within the ISB community and as a potential alumni. By showcasing your vision, alignment, and passion, you can present a persuasive essay that resonates with the AdCom and positions you favorably for the ISB MBA. Lastly, keep in mind that this question in particular may be discussed during the interview, so having a solid response is critical.
Please refer to the original version of our complete blog on ISB's new Essay prompts at
https://admitstreet.com/blog/isb-essay/Regards,
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