icecube6000 wrote:
I applied to IESE on Nov 28 for the Dec 03 deadline. I got an interview and assessment day invite today. I am actually surprised because I thought that assessment day invite option is considered after an applicant has interviewed.
I have a question. I am an applicant from Pakistan and the assessment day is on Jan 19. If I am unable to travel to Barcelona because of visa and financial constraints, will it reflect negatively on me?
A quick response will be highly appreciated.
It's hard to say. I know someone who ended up at IESE who asked them the same question. They said it was highly recommended that he attends AD. Essentially you are giving them only an interview and your essays to assess you by, if you skip AD. The assessment day shows them how you work within a group, and how well you present your ideas. However, you give very valid reasons for not being able to attend, and I don't think they would let that reflect negatively on you. So it's more a missed opportunity for you to showcase yourself.