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Thanks, Camille!
Two last doubts:
1) Is it fair to say that it should be fine as long as both Q and V percentiles have hit the 70-75% threshold in the same exam?
2) And does having passed the CFA Level 1 exam help to strengthen the Admission Committee's evaluation of my quantitative skills?

Dear Camille,

I have applied for R1, January 2014. I may be getting ahead of myself here (as I'm still waiting to hear back for interviews), but I'm planning my Christmas holidays and want to know what date classes start in January - should I be accepted I want to ensure I'm there on day 1! Can you please include also the date that the Business Foundation course is held?

Thanks in advance!

Indira

Hi Camille,
I have another question: what part of my Application will my interviewers see? Will they have my complete profile, including the essays? Or just a small portion of it?
Thanks again for your help!

Hello INSEAD team. In the case of a candidate with an existing masters degree or with two degrees, how is the selection influenced in terms of GPA or general average? Do you give more weight to the candidate's most recent degree? Or in the case of an applicant with a masters, would you give more weight to the master's GPA? Thanks!

Hi Camille,

Thanks for taking the time to answer our questions on this forum. I know you are busy especially this time of year!

1) Once a candidate has been preselected for an interview, what is your best guess at their odds of acceptance. I've read between 50-70 percent elsewhere on the internet, but wanted to get it straight from the source.

2) You mentioned earlier in the thread that those looking to go into Investment Banking MUST apply for a January start in order to get an internship. Applying for January, but just curious why that internship is so essential for IBers?

Many Thanks

Hi,

What is the difference between fall and spring semester? Do we get the opportunity for internship in both semesters?

Regards,

How stringent is Insead on age factor? Is it a myth or reality that age is a major concern for intakes? Also, jan14 intakes rounds i am aware, but what are the dates for dec 2014 intakes...your comments most appreciated

Hi Camille, I am not sure if this question has been answered earlier on this topic so kindly bear with me. I am an Indian with 6 years of work ex in USA. All my education has been in schools where english was the primary mode of education. Based on this do I get a TOEFL waiver? I really want to apply with R2 so just want to ensure I have my basis covered.

hi Camille,

I'm an Indian, applying for Jan 14 intake. My doubt is regarding the TOEFL.
I have 7 years of Work Ex and and Engineering student and my degree is taught in English.
Do I still need a TOEFL/IELTS Score?

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
mdb

Hi Indira,
I'm afraid the yearly schedule for Jan 14 intake is not confirmed yet, but usually the first day is on the beginning of the second week of January, so i would guess it will be January 6th. Business Foundation is usually the previous week, or sometimes before Xmas... sorry, i realise this is not so helpful.

Best of luck!
Camille

Just answered the same question, please refer to my post reply to Mdb

cheers,
Camille

Hi Again
Your interviewers have definitely access to your essays, some of your personal data (not your salary/bonuses - this is only for the scholarship committee), your languages and professional background.

Cheers,
Camille

Thank you Camille for sharing this Interview info....!

It does contain lots of info. Would revert to you going forward if there is further clarification required.

Hi Camille,

I am a round 2 applicant for 2014 January class. I am wondering if INSEAD go through any background check, such as Kroll. I have a unique situation, where my payroll are actually from the parent company, while I work in its subsidiary. If so, I need to realign my information to both HR groups, in order to reduce confusion during the check.

Thanks,
Anthony Liang

Hello INSEADadmissionsTeam,

I'm an entrepreneur planning to apply to INSEAD for Sept 2014 intake. Seems like INSEAD places a lot of emphasis on the fact that applicants should have worked or at least traveled abroad(and there's a part in INSEAD application that asks for this). However, unfortunately, I haven't have had this opportunity so far because I have been running my own business for the last 4 years and as an entrepreneur one has to be really frugal with money. Will this reflect negatively on my application especially because INSEAD places a lot of emphasis on this.
I can probably travel to Singapore/Thailand etc in the next few months to offset this but personally I think it would be more of a stunt just to offset my weakness on that area. Any thoughts ?

Hi Camille

I have a few questions reqgarding the INSEAD App process:

1. In my application and essays, I am planning to mention about college events that I won, college clubs that I was part of etc. Now, for these, I have the certificates with me. So, is it required to send them across alongwith the normal supporting documents? Would it strengthen my case if I send them?

2. Also, is it required to give proofs for other achievements/accolades received in the professional workspace?

3. Would Provisional degree certificate alongwith the final marksheets for all semesters be a sufficient supporting document as transcripts? Actually, I dont have the original degree with me since the convocation is still to happen.

Regards

Hi Anthony,

I hope all went well for you with the submission of your application We will only do in depth background check if necessary ie conflicting/ confusing info in your application. However, it's likely that we will contact your recommenders. Another reason why you should chose them wisely.

Finger crossed
camille