u/Klutzy-Day7528

Hello I applied for ISB PGP YL 2026-2028 batch and gave the interview but was rejected (interview went bad). I am thinking of applying again for 2027-2029 and I want to improve my profile, kindly help me with what all should I improve.

profile -
10th - 93
12th - 80
Graduation - 95% (GEM Fresher)
CAT - 99.6 %ile
currently doing internship (will graduate in 2026 june) and would have a job as AI engineer
have cleared INMO, ntse stage 1
Have 2 conference research paper and a book chapter published
worked with an NGO for 2 months.
worked as content writer head in college.

also thinking of giving GMAT too this year

Ik its not at all great therefore any help would be appreciated

As title tells, I just want to know what resources do we have for free for this. For reference CAT 99.61 %ile and weak in VARC verbal ability. Want to target 690+. Any help would be appreciated.

For isb pgp yl, can anyone tell till when the work ex is taken in account. Like i m graduating in june 2026 and if I apply for cohort 2027-2029, how much workex would I have (considering I will work from 1st july 2026)