pocari3 wrote:
gr8tWo wrote:
pocari3 wrote:
I just got dinged
On the email they refuse to give out any reasons...I thought they usually tell you what areas to work on if u want to re-apply. Does that mean I'm not even close?
My understanding is that this happens when the essays are not good. You can have a great profile and GMAT but if you don't do well with your essays its a major issue. For example if you cannot convince them about your motivation then there is not point pointing out any area of improvement. What could they say? Something like this maybe: "If next year you have a better idea about your future goals and better reasons of pursuing an MBA at INSEAD please reapply". I can't say for sure this was the problem but I guess it could have been something among these lines.
That makes sense. I actually thought my essays were the strongest area of my application. But it's hard to say since I have not seen essays from other applicants.s
It's good to have people review your essays and make them about you. But it's more important to answer to what INSEAD is looking for in a candidate .
Academic Capacity (I.e. GMAT)
Leadership Potential and Professional Experience (Career progression and responsibility at work)
International Outlook
Ability to Contribute to the INSEAD Experience( What makes you unique)
When I wrote the first batch of my essays, my friend that reviewed them was harsh. She sent me back rewriting them. But she gave me a very nice tip; To write next to the essay question skills that you want the reader to find in the essay. I.e. Leadership, Fast learner, hard worker etc etc. As you write your essay, refer to that and support them with examples.
That should get you out of trouble.