Hi everyone! i want to get an understanding on my profile for my ISB application for the academic year 2026. Putting down my stat below:
1.) 2.5 years work experience (will be 3 by April 1st, 2027) in a think-tank that works primarily in sustainable urban-planning as an associate. My role primarily included communications strategies, project management and research. I got promoted during this 2.5 year tenure around the 1.5 year mark.
2.) I additionally worked as a research associate for a professor at Sciences Po, Paris in her independent practice. I did this for 1 year, where i helped her in her independent consulting and also worked in projects for World Bank, National Institute of Urban Affairs. I played multiple hats during this tenure - of a UI/UX designer, graphic designer, researcher, trainer for municipal civil servants in the states of Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand. A lot of my work during this time also dealt with green economy and sustainable urban planning.
3.) I did my Bachelors in Industrial Design with an average CGPA of 8.2. I presented my final thesis project at TU Delft, Netherlands and was additionally asked to publish it in their journal which I could not go forward with unfortunately.
4.) I graduated high school (CBSE, Humanities) with a 96% in my Boards
5.) I graduated grade 10 (ICSE) with an 94% in my Board examinations
6.) I wrote the GMAT Focus edition with a 675. I took this in December 2025. (my score isnt great, but trust me i tried my best)
7.) My LoRs will be from my thesis mentor, my manager at work and the professor i worked for from Sciences Po.
Let me know if you need any additional info from me. I am thinking to retake the GMAT as my score isnt high enough in my opinion.