The Indian School of Business (ISB) deadlines and essay topics for the 2009-2010 admissions season have recently been released. The school has different deadlines for Indian passport holders and non-Indian passport holders. The deadlines follow:
Deadlines for Indian Passport Holders:
Cycle 1
Deadline: September 15, 2009
Notification: November 25, 2009
Cycle 2
Deadline: December 1, 2009
Notification: February 15, 2010
Non-Indian Passport Holders:
Deadline: January 15, 2010
Notification: Rolling (or within three weeks of an interview)
The essay topics for the upcoming admissions cycle have also been announced and are as follows:
1. Give 3 reasons as to why you should be selected to the class of 2011. These reasons should ideally differentiate you from the applicant pool and should be backed with some data. (300 words)
2. Describe a challenging assignment you have handled (at work or outside) to date. What were the challenges and how did you handle them? What were the personal lessons you derived from this assignment? (300 words)
3. Briefly assess your career progression till date along with your assessment of your future career goals. Discuss how your career goals will be met by the ISB’s one year program.(300 words)
To create an account and access the online application form, visit the ISB application website.
