INSEAD -January 2014 Intake - Calling All Applicants

From what I heard somewhere in this forum. It is 25% Academic, 25% International exposure, 25% Leadership Potential, and 25% Ability to contribute. So, the last 3 items should be reflect on your application, essay, and recommendation somehow. I am a bit worry about my GMAT since I did not have time to study longer (only 1 month for 2-3 hours a day at night after work)

I just received the confirmation email 3 hours ago. Applied on Apr 2 from Argentina. Isabella Ramos is my coordinator.

You forgot to mention you also have above average modesty!
All kidding aside, I don't want to discourage you, but I'd rather have average GMAT and WE with killer essays than great stats and poor essays. Unless, of course, your gmat and we are not just above average, but totally stellar. Is that the case?
I believe great essays really show how much you care about the school, and how much effort you've put into it. But then again, you might think your essays are not good enough, but the AdCom might think they are good enough. So, no need to worry, there's pretty much nothing you can do now.
Quick question, though: Why did you HAVE to apply R1? Round 2 might have ginen you more time no perfect your essays.
Best of luck, sorry about the joke!
bizwiz

check your spam folder guys - mine went there on gmail.

I tend to agree with you on the importance of essays, which is why I'm so concerned. Some of them were ok, but the 'candid description' essay fell well short.....I'm sure everyone will agree that you needed to dedicate time to that one to make it good

my gmat and extra curriculars are ok but not stellar by any means (730 + well travelled, worked abroad etc). Definitely wont be competing with those who have cured diseases etc!

I had to go for R1 as I have some other apps going for Sep 13 entry, need the INSEAD decision asap

Will just have to see....

Finally got confirmation from Carol T today. Had submitted my application on Mar 29th. Mail went to my spam folder

Missed out on R1 deadline.. Now I have to go for R2...

I hope all of you people have applied and have confirmations..

Hi,

Is there a format for the 3rd recommendation?

Hi dylanc,

There is no format for the 3rd recommendation. It can be a simple letter (the usual recommendation you get) and does not have to follow the format of the other 2 recommendations.

Once you have submitted your application, you can upload supporting documents (transcripts, GMAT unofficial scan, passport-size photo, ...) and the 3rd recommendation. The recommendation should be in PDF file format (.doc, .jpg, .tiff and a few other file formats are supported as well).

Hi All,

Have put in my application for round 1! Lets see how it goes ... My profile is as follows.

Class X (Non-med) - 78%
Class XII - 74%
Graduation - BBS (First Div.)
Work Ex - 6 years (3 years in bus advisory in Big 4 accounting firms in Delhi, 3 years in an analyst firm in SE Asia) Rapid growth and leading a team of 4 analysts now. Lots of career growth examples.

Anybody else received the confirmation email today ?

Posted from my mobile device

Got the confirmation email. Submitted my application on 2nd of April The true wait begins !

Ditto.

Anyone know how long it takes?

i believe the general consensus is too long

The wait will only worsen as we get closer to May 17th.....

Anyone from Latin America in this post?

any Vietnamese or South East Asian in this post ?

In for R1 as well! Submitted on April 3rd and got the confirmation mail from Stefanie Hanny on the 8th.

730/4.5years of WE in IT/Decent EC and some international exposure

Good luck everyone!