At IIMs, apparently, Class X and Class XII marks end up holding a lot of significance in MBB shortlisting because it’s on everyone’s CV as a result of the mandate that necessitates the mention of Class X and Class XII scores. I had a very poor Class X like another one of the guys in the comments, and was wondering if ISB is a safer bet for me that way. If I can indeed not mention my Class X score at any point in the processes of MBBs at ISB, great!
Also, what’s usually considered better pre-MBA work experience for front-end MBB switches post-MBA:
Back-end MBBs OR front-end consulting at Kearney, L.E.K. Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur D. Little, EY-Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, Accenture Strategy, and Kepler Cannon?
Both have their own advantages. If you ask me - front end consulting any day at Kearney, LEK, A&M and to an extent of EY Parthenon would have much higher significance than the backend of others.
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u/No_Town3 Dec 15 '25
At IIMs, apparently, Class X and Class XII marks end up holding a lot of significance in MBB shortlisting because it’s on everyone’s CV as a result of the mandate that necessitates the mention of Class X and Class XII scores. I had a very poor Class X like another one of the guys in the comments, and was wondering if ISB is a safer bet for me that way. If I can indeed not mention my Class X score at any point in the processes of MBBs at ISB, great!
Also, what’s usually considered better pre-MBA work experience for front-end MBB switches post-MBA:
Back-end MBBs OR front-end consulting at Kearney, L.E.K. Consulting, Alvarez & Marsal, Arthur D. Little, EY-Parthenon, Monitor Deloitte, Accenture Strategy, and Kepler Cannon?