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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   07 Feb 2015, 09:11
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zat, since you are a current student would you know of any suggested methods of trying to push for my case. The usual tactics would be to email ad com for feedback, provide an essay on any recent development career wise, get more reccos, re take GMAT. Anything else in particular? The Development Manager from my region said there isn't much in her control. I have appealed to the ad com also.. I am holding up another school which expects a deposit soon. But HEC is my first choice but I do want to have a back up. SUCH A TRICKY SITUATION!


Unfortunately, there is nothing in particular you can do to push your case. You have already sent a mail to the admissions team reaffirming your interest in HEC. You could also inform them about any recent career developments in a follow up mail.
Just FYI: Unlike other universities, at HEC you do not have a waitlist number and your application will be treated at par with the fresh applications in the next round. Each profile is reviewed independently and if your profile is better compared to other applicants in the next round, you will get selected. I understand that waiting period is very painful. But don't lose hope and don't get too tensed. Relax and try to do some more research about the program.
Wish you all the best!


Thanks zat! I guess I just have to keep calm and wait on :/
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   07 Feb 2015, 09:52
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For future applicants, please let me share my experience for HEC application. In my opinion, HEC's application process was the most efficient and smooth.
Please note that this timeline is based on the time of Far East (Asia).

Dec 25:
Submitted the online application (for Jan 1 deadline round)

Dec 29:
Received the confirmation mail for my online application from Admissions staff

Jan 1:
Deadline day

Jan 13:
Received the Pre-selected mail (I was pre-selected)

Jan 14/15:
Received the contact information about my interviews with two alumni

Jan 16/17:
Contacted and arranged both interviews

Jan 29/30
Interviewed

Feb 3:
Interview deadline day (in my case)

Feb 5 (Probably):
Admissions Jury

Feb 6:
Admitted!!! (via mail)
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   07 Feb 2015, 11:07
goonerto wrote:
For future applicants, please let me share my experience for HEC application. In my opinion, HEC's application process was the most efficient and smooth.
Please note that this timeline is based on the time of Far East (Asia).

Dec 25:
Submitted the online application (for Jan 1 deadline round)

Dec 29:
Received the confirmation mail for my online application from Admissions staff

Jan 1:
Deadline day

Jan 13:
Received the Pre-selected mail (I was pre-selected)

Jan 14/15:
Received the contact information about my interviews with two alumni

Jan 16/17:
Contacted and arranged both interviews

Jan 29/30
Interviewed

Feb 3:
Interview deadline day (in my case)

Feb 5 (Probably):
Admissions Jury

Feb 6:
Admitted!!! (via mail)

Thanks for sharing the details goonerto! Appreciate it.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   07 Feb 2015, 11:39
Recd. the email yesterday, got rejected.

I sent out an email to my interviewers to get a feedback on my application so I could try and strengthen my application for the next term. One of them replied and he said that he did not expect me to get rejected. I guess, even after the preselection stage, the interview performance is not the only criteria for the final admission.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   08 Feb 2015, 12:49
Is there a https://gmatclub.com/chat group for Sept 15 intake?
Please let me know who can add me to the group.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   08 Feb 2015, 13:16
Hello everyone.
is there a facebook group created for Sept 15 intake?
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   09 Feb 2015, 00:58
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Hello everyone.
is there a facebook group created for Sept 15 intake?

Yes, a facebook group for S15 has already been created. You will receive a link for the group in an intro letter shortly.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   09 Feb 2015, 08:23
Hi,

Couldn't find a separate discussion for those who applied for Jan 16 intake. Has anyone applied recently for Jan 16 intake? Have you received any letters from school?
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   09 Feb 2015, 10:31
I would like to get in touch with the admitted students from India to gather more information on loans, visa and other related processes.
Please PM me.

I would also like to get in touch with all admitted students and learn about their plans before and after moving to Paris.
Anyone planning to enroll for the french 9-day workshop before the classes.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   09 Feb 2015, 11:56
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I would like to get in touch with the admitted students from India to gather more information on loans, visa and other related processes.
Please PM me.

I would also like to get in touch with all admitted students and learn about their plans before and after moving to Paris.
Anyone planning to enroll for the french 9-day workshop before the classes.


Hi, I'm not from India but curious what this 9-day French workshop is? I would be interested in attending but don't see any information on it on HEC's admitted site. Thanks!
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Feb 2015, 05:50
wishingpraying wrote:
orangeterror wrote:
I would like to get in touch with the admitted students from India to gather more information on loans, visa and other related processes.
Please PM me.

I would also like to get in touch with all admitted students and learn about their plans before and after moving to Paris.
Anyone planning to enroll for the french 9-day workshop before the classes.


Hi, I'm not from India but curious what this 9-day French workshop is? I would be interested in attending but don't see any information on it on HEC's admitted site. Thanks!

The 9-day workshop covers the basics of French language and culture. It will be useful for participants who have not studied French at all. If you have a basic idea of the language you can probably skip it. Anyways, you will be having French language as a mandatory subject in core 1 and core 2. Those who are already fluent in French have to opt for another language.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Feb 2015, 11:16
The career report says that 50% of graduates in 2014 found jobs in Europe. It also looks like 50% of those graduates are non-European. Does anyone happen to know if the 50% non-Europeans are typically fluent in French, German, etc.?
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   10 Feb 2015, 14:29
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The career report says that 50% of graduates in 2014 found jobs in Europe. It also looks like 50% of those graduates are non-European. Does anyone happen to know if the 50% non-Europeans are typically fluent in French, German, etc.?

Very few. Most of the Non-Europeans do not speak French, German, etc so fluently. Language is not a big barrier as most of the the firms which recruit MBAs offer English speaking roles. The only problem faced by some candidates is getting their work visa sponsored by the firm. But usually It is the smaller firms and startups which avoid hiring people who require work visas as they have a low budget and cannot afford to pay the sponsorship fees. Large firms such as BCG and Goldman Sachs do not mind sponsoring the visa if they find the candidate to be good enough for the job as they have a much larger budget and the sponsorship fee is like small change for them.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   11 Feb 2015, 07:10
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wishingpraying wrote:
The career report says that 50% of graduates in 2014 found jobs in Europe. It also looks like 50% of those graduates are non-European. Does anyone happen to know if the 50% non-Europeans are typically fluent in French, German, etc.?

Very few. Most of the Non-Europeans do not speak French, German, etc so fluently. Language is not a big barrier as most of the the firms which recruit MBAs offer English speaking roles. The only problem faced by some candidates is getting their work visa sponsored by the firm. But usually It is the smaller firms and startups which avoid hiring people who require work visas as they have a low budget and cannot afford to pay the sponsorship fees. Large firms such as BCG and Goldman Sachs do not mind sponsoring the visa if they find the candidate to be good enough for the job as they have a much larger budget and the sponsorship fee is like small change for them.


how do the companies hire the students at HEC?
Is it just through Career fairs or through campus placements (companies come to campus with a number in mind, review resumes and interview a bunch of students)?
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   11 Feb 2015, 15:53
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wishingpraying wrote:
The career report says that 50% of graduates in 2014 found jobs in Europe. It also looks like 50% of those graduates are non-European. Does anyone happen to know if the 50% non-Europeans are typically fluent in French, German, etc.?

Very few. Most of the Non-Europeans do not speak French, German, etc so fluently. Language is not a big barrier as most of the the firms which recruit MBAs offer English speaking roles. The only problem faced by some candidates is getting their work visa sponsored by the firm. But usually It is the smaller firms and startups which avoid hiring people who require work visas as they have a low budget and cannot afford to pay the sponsorship fees. Large firms such as BCG and Goldman Sachs do not mind sponsoring the visa if they find the candidate to be good enough for the job as they have a much larger budget and the sponsorship fee is like small change for them.


how do the companies hire the students at HEC?
Is it just through Career fairs or through campus placements (companies come to campus with a number in mind, review resumes and interview a bunch of students)?

Both. Career fairs and company events are held at least once a month at the campus. Some firms also come for on-campus recruitment. However, keep in mind that networking is very essential. The number of people who get recruited through networking (i.e. career fairs, LinkedIn, contacting alumni, online applications, etc) is much higher than the number of people who get placed through on-campus recruitment.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   12 Feb 2015, 03:00
FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: HEC Paris network: MBA alumni in London
From banking to entrepreneurship, HEC Paris alumni can be found in a variety of industries around the world. Here, some of our London based MBA alumni, talk about their careers, the global HEC Paris network and how the MBA program helped them achieve their professional ambitions.

 



 

For more on these alumni and their MBA story, watch some of our Alumni profiles.

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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   13 Feb 2015, 02:00
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FROM HEC Paris Admissions Blog: Open Letter from an HEC Paris MBA Recruiter
Dear MBA Applicant,

 

You’re courageous and inspiring. You’re taking the first steps in a new direction and I believe you’re looking at the best place to explore this. An MBA at HEC-Paris will push you outside your comfort zone. It’s awesome and daunting at the same time, and that’s where I can help.

 

I’ve worked for seven years on the Recruitment Team at HEC-Paris, and as you can imagine, I’ve seen many applications. I’m happy to give you tips to help your profile stand out and to increase your chances of acceptance into the #1 MBA in Europe.

 


    Get to know us! Check the website for campus visits and fairs. Get in contact with current students and our sophisticated alumni network. Ask questions! Discover if HEC is the right place to take you where you want to go.

 


    GMAT / GRE: Like any sport, be consistent in training. Aim for a balanced score between the quantitative and verbal sections.

 


    Essays: Give yourself time to write. Be honest, be yourself (don’t oversell yourself!), and have at least one person read over them for objective feedback on content and grammar. Don’t rush to meet a deadline. It’s better to apply the following month than to do a rushed job. Feel free to use the optional essay (#6) in the application to clarify or add anything.

 


    Recommendations: We prefer to hear from references who know you well (ideally a recent manager). Give your references plenty of advance notice to fill in the recommendation forms.

 


    Interview & Presentation: Your interviewers will have read your application, so do not repeat things that you have already covered. Stick to a 10 minute limit. The subject matter does not need to be professional, but the way you present should be. Research your interviewers ahead of time and be able to answer precisely: “Why an MBA?“, “Why now?“, and “Why HEC?“

 

We’re here to help. If you can’t meet us in person, get personalized feedback from our team by submitting yourCandidate Profile.

 

Good luck!

Anais

 

Anaïs RESSOT-GRANDE

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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   17 Feb 2015, 07:34
I got accepted to HEC and was wondering on the post MBA work opportunities.
Since the HEC has close ties with Bain and Co., does Bain hire a lot of HEC grads?
Could anyone please answer if HEC has a stronghold in getting students placed in Dubai?
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2015, 00:06
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I got accepted to HEC and was wondering on the post MBA work opportunities.
Since the HEC has close ties with Bain and Co., does Bain hire a lot of HEC grads?
Could anyone please answer if HEC has a stronghold in getting students placed in Dubai?


I hear HEC is gaining popularity in Dubai. At a British client of mine who works in DIFC knew about it and said that its a very good school. However, the fact remains that many in the GCC still don't know about it.

LBS and Insead are much more popular in Dubai / UAE.
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Re: Calling all HEC applicants (Sept 2015 intake) Class of 2017 [#permalink] New post   18 Feb 2015, 03:56
just got pre-selected!

Any tips on the presentation?
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