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Hello,

I have a query regarding the INSEAD application, particularly in the recommendations section.
Is it necessary to send in recommendation letters from people we are working with? Or can they be from our ex- professors too? And also, how much does the level/designation of that person matter?

Any help would be appreciated.
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Dear INSEAD Team

I have couple of questions regarding the application.

Section 5 - Current Work Experience : Currently I am not working. Should I fill details of most recent work experience in this section.

Section 14 - Supporting Documents - Transcripts: I have detailed marks card for each semester (Engineering) with grades for every subject and my degree, which has University Seal. Can I scan them and upload for evaluation or I will have to request a separate transcript from my university?

Thanks in Advance

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Dear Camille/INSEAD admission team,

I have a question on Job Essay 1 of application and will appreciate your recommendations on how to proceed.

I have left my previous job in June 2016 (spent 4 years with the company) and currently work at our family-owned business as business development director.
Would you suggest I answer the Job Essay 1 question based on my current (not that extensive) job or rather base my answer on the job I had before?

Will appreciate your support!

Best regards,
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Hello,

I have a query regarding the INSEAD application, particularly in the recommendations section.
Is it necessary to send in recommendation letters from people we are working with? Or can they be from our ex- professors too? And also, how much does the level/designation of that person matter?

Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Firstly, your recommenders will fill out an online questionnaire including a few essay type questions and a matrix in which they will need to evaluate you on a few elements (leadership, quantitative skills, etc.) - you can find these questions and the matrix online if you do a google search.

Secondly, it is more important that you get someone to recommend you who has worked closely with you and can speak to your strengths and weaknesses. Level/designation does not matter.

Make sure you work with your recommenders to develop your story!

Good luck!
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Are we still receiving reply from InseadAdmissions team? This thread isn't receiving any replies of late.
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Hi Camille,

I intend to apply for INSEAD at Round 3. I then have a question and would like to ask you for advice.

I passed my TOEFL test and I got 102. In fact, I did pass it twice:
First time I got 102 (R: 26; L: 27; S: 25; W: 24) and the second time I got 101 (R: 26; L: 26; S: 24; W: 25)

As the score required for INSEAD is 105, I wonder whether my score is considered and that I have a chance to get accepted with my application?

Plus, how INSEAD will interpret my score? It will take the highest score or the combination of the best score (if so, I got 103)

I thank you so much and I'm looking forward for your advice.

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Hi, could someone please tell me if Insead essay questions for September 2019 intake are released ? I can't find them,
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Hi Camille

My questions are-
1) A dental surgeon already having an MBA hospital management from Tier 3 college of India but is looking for an international MBA (a second MBA) after 5 years of work experience, what are the chances of getting shortlisted for INSEAD with that background?

2) If a candidate quit their job to pursue their passion (eg work in NGO/ Travel) for a year and then applied for INSEAD MBA would it be negative?

Thanks in advance!
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Hi,

I am preparing for GMAT with a 4month study plan in mind.
I am willing to go for 1yr FT MBA program. So, INSEAD is my first choice without any doubt.
Now, my age is 33+. Can this be a hinderance to get selected?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

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I have 4 years of experience running my startup and some 2.5 years of running my family business.
Do you guys entertain a profile as mine who does not have any corporate experience?

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Hi,

I am applying to INSEAD this year and targeting round 1 deadline of September 19. Can you please let me know how long after the deadline can the recommendations be submitted?

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Hi,

I am preparing for GMAT with a 4month study plan in mind.
I am willing to go for 1yr FT MBA program. So, INSEAD is my first choice without any doubt.
Now, my age is 33+. Can this be a hinderance to get selected?

Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Souptik
When do you plan to apply ?
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Hi

Could anyone please let me know if they can volunteer to review my profile for INSEAD Sep 2019 Intake?
Please PM me.

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Hi

Could anyone please let me know if they can volunteer to review my profile for INSEAD Sep 2019 Intake?
Please PM me.

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Ruchika Gulati
You can post your profile in the thread below and someone will do a review:
https://gmatclub.com/forum/profile-eval ... 28685.html
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Hi Guys,

Just got my results from IELTS. Do you think this is enough for INSEAD? I don't really want to pass it another time.

Overall Band: 7.5

Listening: 8.0
Reading: 8.0
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 7.0

Thanks.
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Hi loneo3006!

Good to see you moving forward with the application!
The recommended minimum is 7.5 so I think you are fine :)
Are you applying for R1 Jan 2020 intake?
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Yes; everything is laid out here https://www.insead.edu/node/7731
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Hi Guys,

Just got my results from IELTS. Do you think this is enough for INSEAD? I don't really want to pass it another time.

Overall Band: 7.5

Listening: 8.0
Reading: 8.0
Writing: 6.5
Speaking: 7.0

Thanks.
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