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Can someone tell me if sports such as billiards and Table Tenis are considered by the M7 and Insead adcom as extracurriculars. And how much weightage do they have? Also, how do they assess my capabilities in them objectively? If possible, please list some other extracurriculars that are sought after. TIA.
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25 Oct 2022, 12:19
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Hi. Here’s the thing, there’s absolutely no qualification or limitation as to what extracurriculars would be. Honestly, the stranger they are the better, for example, number of years ago, Chicago booth featured one of the recent admits in their email to all the prospective students. That recent admit was a GMAT Club member and also happened to be a popular DJ from Spain. They thought a DJ from Spain was not only a great addition to their class, but also that it may attract other potential applicants.
However, this individual wasn’t just someone who liked to listen to the music or played at a local club and such. This person DJed to large crowds of people and energized, hundreds and thousands of folks at parties.
So if you’re going to talk about extracurriculars, you want to have some achievements, or something to write about. If you have been participating in tournaments, no matter how minor, You should include it. And the more significant the woutbaments the better. Anything that you can use as an achievement, or some thing where you performed better than others or demonstrate dedication is a positive. 👍
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However, this individual wasn’t just someone who liked to listen to the music or played at a local club and such. This person DJed to large crowds of people and energized, hundreds and thousands of folks at parties.
So if you’re going to talk about extracurriculars, you want to have some achievements, or something to write about. If you have been participating in tournaments, no matter how minor, You should include it. And the more significant the woutbaments the better. Anything that you can use as an achievement, or some thing where you performed better than others or demonstrate dedication is a positive. 👍
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Hi Shubham (@shubhammah24):
We agree overall with bb about the AdCom viewpoint:
Q: Can someone tell me if sports such as billiards and Table Tenis are considered by the M7 and Insead adcom as extracurriculars. And how much weightage do they have?
A: Yes, they can be if you have actually put in the time and effort. If they are just past times that you participate in casually, then they won't carry much weight. If, for example, you play with friends when you have free time that would be a nice talking point in an interview but won't be considered an important credential. On the other hand, if you are in tournaments or coach others or run a team, then you are talking about something bigger than just a hobby. That shows dedication, skill, teamwork, etc. It's all what you make of these activities and how important they are relative to the other things you do personally and professionally.
Q: Also, how do they assess my capabilities in them objectively?
A: They will assess your capabilities like they do any other accomplishment. They will look at your resume, anything you list in the application itself, and what you write in your essays (if applicable.) If you have any quantifiable achievements, that is certainly important to list. It's a subjective process so outside of pretty much just the GMAT/GRE.
Q: If possible, please list some other extracurriculars that are sought after.
A: Community-based/leadership activities are highly touted. Volunteer work is always viewed favorably. It's very open-ended. The AdCom likes to see that you are making a significant effort and having an impact in whatever it is that interests you.
-Admissionado
We agree overall with bb about the AdCom viewpoint:
Q: Can someone tell me if sports such as billiards and Table Tenis are considered by the M7 and Insead adcom as extracurriculars. And how much weightage do they have?
A: Yes, they can be if you have actually put in the time and effort. If they are just past times that you participate in casually, then they won't carry much weight. If, for example, you play with friends when you have free time that would be a nice talking point in an interview but won't be considered an important credential. On the other hand, if you are in tournaments or coach others or run a team, then you are talking about something bigger than just a hobby. That shows dedication, skill, teamwork, etc. It's all what you make of these activities and how important they are relative to the other things you do personally and professionally.
Q: Also, how do they assess my capabilities in them objectively?
A: They will assess your capabilities like they do any other accomplishment. They will look at your resume, anything you list in the application itself, and what you write in your essays (if applicable.) If you have any quantifiable achievements, that is certainly important to list. It's a subjective process so outside of pretty much just the GMAT/GRE.
Q: If possible, please list some other extracurriculars that are sought after.
A: Community-based/leadership activities are highly touted. Volunteer work is always viewed favorably. It's very open-ended. The AdCom likes to see that you are making a significant effort and having an impact in whatever it is that interests you.
-Admissionado
