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Sarthak Rastogi's ISB Admission Journey – A Review for GOALisB ISB Admission Consultants
Sarthak Rastogi’s ISB admit from merchant navy background achieved with GOALisB
Merchant Navy
I got to know about GOALisB and Shruti ma'am through a friend of mine, so I decided to get in touch with her.
I belong to Merchant Navy, so I did not have a lot of knowledge about the application process and since my gmat was not the very good, I was reluctant to try for ISB. Shruti ma'am gave me confidence in the first call itself, saying gmat is now done and we need to focus on the application, also mentioning that there is never a guarantee for admissions. Her honesty gave me confidence to go ahead with her and it was the best decision I could have made.
My application prep started with our questionnaires and brain storming sessions, where she took the pain to know my profile and understand me and my goals. It was always very comfortable to talk to her as she always responded very quickly to all queries and was direct in her approach, even though I had poor internet connection and was in different time zones regularly. During my introspection and our conversations, she helped me identify the weaknesses and aspects of myself I did not fully realise before, and eventually we started working on the essays.
She reviewed my essays thoroughly multiple times and suggested the areas which I was lacking in. She guided me to write the essay to potray my actual story. A story which was true to myself, but one which I could have never conveyed.
After shortlist for the interview, we had multiple mock interviews where she gave proper feedbacks on my answers and made me rethink and polish them. She never said no to the amount of interviews we could have and finally I got my admit to ISB Co'25.
I would happily recommend GoalisB and Shruti ma'am to anyone trying for an MBA admission because of her professionalism and her direct approach.
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The landscape of MBA admissions continues to evolve, with applicants increasingly seeking programs that offer accelerated career outcomes and global exposure.
The One Year MBA in India programs from the IIMs and ISB MBA are leading this shift. Professionals are exploring pathways like the IIM Ahmedabad PGPX, IIM Bangalore EPGP, and IIM Calcutta MBAEx to fast-track into leadership roles.
At the same time, ISB offers a range of programs for different career stages — from the ISB PGP , ISB PGP YL and ISB PGPpro to the senior ISB PGPMAX. Global aspirants are also evaluating international MBA options for broader exposure. For deeper insights into MBA pathways and strategies, explore the GOALisB MBA Admissions Blog.
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