ISB R1 2024 Essay 1 : Provide an honest portrayal of yourself...

[@duvvurilokesh208]

Really beautiful and insightful explanation !!! Loved it

[@kushangnagardhankar2547]

That's wonderfull explanation Raj.. That's what we wanted.. Thanks a lot !!

[@RetainTheDark]

If I mention a weakness and then describe how ISB PGP will help me overcome that weakness and turn it into a strength, will that be a good approach?

[@rishitmayank4458]

How about STRA frame work

[@soniaray8103]

Hi Arjun, the video was really helpful. I wanted to request you to share the link of harvard and stanford essays which you asked to refer to. I did a search. But I am able to get only the published books. It will be really helpful if you can share the link of the essays you referred to. Thank you so much. :)

[@redundant_raj]

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[@soniaray8103]

@@redundant_raj Thank you so much

[@prahladbhadani]

Hey Arjun, do these essay topics stay the same for subsequent rounds like R2 or R3? Also is there some priority given to folks who have applied to R1 over folks applying to R2 and so on?

[@redundant_raj]

The topics stay the same. There is some advantage to submitting in the first round. Your chance of being considered is a little higher. The later you submit, the fewer slots there are left.

[@meertadsarkar7759]

@redundant_raj should i mention about my 2 years gap after graduation for preparing UPSC CSE if i can link it with certain strength or weakness ?

[@redundant_raj]

You most definitely can. However, you need be very specific about why youre choosing to give up UPSC at this stage. You musnt sound like the MBA is a fall back option. Look into why you want to do UPSC. Are you trying to solve a specific problem in the country? And do you believe, for example, that studying for UPSC and understanding social impact initiatives makes you uniquely equipped to workong to solve these problems in the provate sector?

[@meertadsarkar7759]

@@redundant_raj its like after those 2 years i am currently doing job for 2+ years now. At this point mentioning abt that gap wont weaken my position right ?

[@redundant_raj]

@@meertadsarkar7759you’re in the clear then! Just be honest that you attempted the upsc and later decided on an alternate course of action for adding value to society. All that matters is that you tell a good story that highlights MBA qualities like taking risks, accepting failure and learning from it.

[@meertadsarkar7759]

@@redundant_raj thanks Raj ! Your guidance helps a lot !!

[@kushangnagardhankar2547]

Raj I want to know how can I connect with you ?

[@redundant_raj]

Hey! Ive added my linkedin and instagram handle to the video description. Feel free to reach out to me on those!

[@kushangnagardhankar2547]

@@redundant_raj Thanks a lor Raj for so humble gesture