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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   03 Jun 2012, 22:40
How feasible is it go get an admission in R4? Would you guys advise to apply in R4 and R5?
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   04 Jun 2012, 03:13
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How feasible is it go get an admission in R4? Would you guys advise to apply in R4 and R5?



In the info sessions I have attended, IMD has repeatedly stated that they accept applicants in all rounds.

IMHO, I would think that whether you should apply depends on your profile and whether you think there are other applicants with a similar profile. As previously stated on this board, it seems that IMD has already admitted a number of Indian citizens, so if you are Indian, it might be a challenge to get accepted in the last rounds. There are also some Visa issues to consider depending on what your nationality is, it may be too late to apply in R5.

Good luck!! =)
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   05 Jun 2012, 02:04
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Signed my paperwork. Looking forward to seeing you next year in Lausanne.


Hey Noinpac,

I see that you had an LBS offer as well. If you mind reply, why have you chosen IMD over LBS? I would like to hear the thinking process behind your decision :)

tks,
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   05 Jun 2012, 02:52
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noinpac wrote:
Signed my paperwork. Looking forward to seeing you next year in Lausanne.


Hey Noinpac,

I see that you had an LBS offer as well. If you mind reply, why have you chosen IMD over LBS? I would like to hear the thinking process behind your decision :)

tks,


Disclaimer: I'm not suggesting in any way LBS is a bad school, nor that IMD is better than LBS. I'm just stating that given my own goals and my personality, IMD appears better suited for me than LBS. But frankly, had I not been admitted to IMD, I would have accepted LBS without a second of doubt.

Hi,
it took me a few days (and sleepless nights) to come to this conclusion. In a nutshell:
  • I'm 30. That's the par within IMD whereas it'd make me one of the oldies at LBS
  • I intend to continue in the industry (I could extend on this point, because I have strong views on the "industry vs consulting vs finance" flavours of MBA programme): IMD is clearly focused on the industry.
  • IMD has a stronger focus on personal development.
  • IMD is "only" 11 month-long. As I'll be leaving my wife behind, it's much more liveable than 15 to 21 months of absence.
  • Cost-wise, they are roughly equivalent if you only look at the programme alone, but IMD's programme allows me to earn an additional 5 months of salary and to avoid spending an additional 5 months of rent. That makes quite a difference ;) When looking more in depth, there were also more costs included in IMD's fees than LBS (incl. the lunch)
  • A friend of mine (of my age) is doing the executive MBA at LBS. That alone strikes me as odd (it seems a bit young, or conversely it shows I should have applied to the executive programme). I also heard several comments regarding the relative amount of free time left, and I'm definitely not spending that much money to have breaks / free time. IMD on the other hand is more like a "boot camp": it's short but it's intense.
  • I haven't ascertained to what extent LBS's good stats derive from graduates going to do finance in the City (which I do not want to do). So I haven't been able to estimate what would be LBS graduates' stats if you only take them for those going to the industry, and so I decided to take no account about their good stats (salary increase, etc...)
  • IMD's restaurant is outstanding. (Some/many will laugh at this reason, but I know a good meal can make wonders in many aspects)

I could also make a similar list of counter-reasons which make LBS better than IMD, and it is roughly as long. At the end of the day, I felt more aligned with IMD's spirit than LBS's: slightly more mature, more focused,...
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   05 Jun 2012, 03:25
the restaurant IS great!! at the campus visit I attended, we all agreed that that alone is good enough reason to apply =)


congrats to you!!
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   05 Jun 2012, 07:06
thanks noinpac, it is always interesting for others to understand what is attractive at IMD (except the wonderful lunch ;) )

congrats again and hopefully we will meet very soon,
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   05 Jun 2012, 23:04
Any news from the candidates who interviewed on 22nd ?
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   05 Jun 2012, 23:37
None, unfortunately. As well as for those who interviewed on May, 25th (aka me and mgpn)
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   06 Jun 2012, 10:02
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So, there I am in a pub with a bunch of belly-dancers shaking various parts of their bodies around me and holding a pint of Bombardier in my hand... And suddenly my phone rings with +41 on it!!! :)) I storm outside, pick up and hear Lisa's voice -- I have an offer!! :)

I guess I gonna stay at the pub for a little while then :))
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   06 Jun 2012, 12:54
Guys, those happy accepted and matriculating are very welcome to the Google Group (https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgr ... class-2013) and LinkedIn group for 2013 candidates (https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4469 ... =hb_side_g). Congratulations once again and my best wishes to all the awaiting. :)
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   06 Jun 2012, 13:26
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Guys, those happy accepted and matriculating are very welcome to the Google Group (https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgr ... class-2013) and LinkedIn group for 2013 candidates (https://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4469 ... =hb_side_g). Congratulations once again and my best wishes to all the awaiting. :)


Just to mention there's already a facebook group that has been created a few weeks ago (https://www.facebook.com/groups/259711304119611/).
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   06 Jun 2012, 22:07
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after being waitlisted for over a month (interviewed on march 23) - finally got the call from Lisa yesterday!!!!!!

looking forward to meeting you all and good luck to all the applicants!
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   06 Jun 2012, 22:38
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after being waitlisted for over a month (interviewed on march 23) - finally got the call from Lisa yesterday!!!!!!

looking forward to meeting you all and good luck to all the applicants!



Congrats Menonvik !
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   06 Jun 2012, 23:43
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after being waitlisted for over a month (interviewed on march 23) - finally got the call from Lisa yesterday!!!!!!

looking forward to meeting you all and good luck to all the applicants!


Congratulations menonvik! It must be quite a relief! Are you going to accept this offer?
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jun 2012, 00:43
Got the call from Lisa last night as well.
Huge relief after being edgy for the past 2 weeks.
All the best to the other applicants!!
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jun 2012, 04:29
I was wondering: does the IMD ever deny admission to a candidate interviewed or do they just put you on waitlist?
Thanks
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jun 2012, 04:33
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I was wondering: does the IMD ever deny admission to a candidate interviewed or do they just put you on waitlist?
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they deny also
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jun 2012, 04:46
Menonvik Congrats :)

Did IMD send all admission offers for R2 in one day or can one expect receiving them till the end of the week? ?
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jun 2012, 04:50
menonvik wrote:
after being waitlisted for over a month (interviewed on march 23) - finally got the call from Lisa yesterday!!!!!!

looking forward to meeting you all and good luck to all the applicants!


Congrats! this is great!
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Re: IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants [#permalink] IMD 2013 - Calling All Applicants   07 Jun 2012, 06:50
Waitlisted - R2 Indian applicant
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