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Hi, you need a better score to back your profile. Suggest working on your score and applying in R2. If you need end-to-end mentoring for the application process, profile evaluation, school shortlisting, essays, and more, do DM or connect at +91 9106702051.
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Thanks for your thoughts! I will keep your contacts handy as well.
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Hi Gaurav2896 , INSEAD places strong emphasis on international motivation, however, given the specific scenario where we have been restricted on international mobility due to COVID, your application would be evaluated objectively. You have not talked about your work experience (is your startup still functional? ) or your career progression and ECs over the years. Therefore it is very difficult to comment on the odds for your success. I would be interested to know why you consider your profile strong enough, that your only major concern is lack of international exposure that could deter your success.

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Hello ,Indian , Applying to INSEAD with 730 (Q50 V39) ,I cofounded a startup in college days , but i have none international experience (mostly because 2 years of total 3.5 years experience is in covid times) . I had an international travel chance from company but it was cancelled because of ravel restriction .This no international exposure worries me .

do i have some chance there ?

I have completed my essay, but i read somewhere that no international exposure means no admission to Indians in INSEAD ,so now i am in doubt whether apply or not
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Hi dieterc , great profile for a European candidate and impressive post MBA goals. I would suggest you target a 690 at least on GMAT to stay safe. Needless to say that you should highlight your strong but compassionate leadership skills and international experiences in the essays. Also make sure you demonstrate a thorough research on your post MBA goals through your interaction with alums or people who have made a similar transition to further strengthen your case.

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Hi all, I would like to receive some feedback on my profile and my chances of admission at Insead. I am a Civil Engineer with European nationality that graduated ’cum laude’ from a decent EU university (the best in my small country). Since graduation, I have worked 4 years abroad in project management on international marine construction projects (EU, Asia and Middle East). I am very interested in financial investments and green energy and therefore would like to shift to impact investing or management consulting. What GMAT score should I aim for? I am currently scoring 650. And do you have any other advice?
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Does anyone has any idea about ideal wrk ex for INSEAD?

is more 10+ experience too much more them?

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Thanks MBAGuide for reply . No , I continued venture for about 2.5 years (in college) then due to some personnel and financial problems have to keep that aside .
Now working in an MNC as software developer in client facing role (I think this is good as per my goal --> half of my team is foreign based and clients are always foreign ,currently largest telecom in Indonesia). Also in span of only 3.5 years ,I have received 2 promotions (It is very hard in large sized MNC) .
Also my UG is from tier 1 college ( An IIT) with 7.08/10 GPA
That's why I was thinking maybe I can have some chance .
But that international exposure thing is bothering me .(I think if there is little chance then no point of filling application form).
And can I explicitly mention somewhere why I don't have any professional international exposure in my form .
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Is a 660 gmat acceptable for INSEAD?
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Hi Gaurav2896 , with strong essays and a stellar narrative tying all your career decisions together you could stand a decent chance at getting consideration from INSEAD. As I mentioned earlier, international motivation is evaluated objectively by Ad com and does not necessarily mean a physical relocation. Experience of working in an international team in a client facing role can be a strong motivator to pursue an MBA from a top global B school. Let the stories where you resolved conflicts in an extremely diverse team situated across time zones and led your team to succeed be the highlight of your professional narrative. Be candid about not being able to physically immerse in a foreign culture due to strict COVID norms on travel. On motivational essays reflect on your formative years and life story and bring forth any uniqueness in your character that resonates with INSEAD's values. Needless to say present a well rounded profile supported by ECs, community work or diversity initiatives. Show involvement with proof of networking with alums or professionals working in your target field and geography post MBA.

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Thanks MBAGuide for reply . No , I continued venture for about 2.5 years (in college) then due to some personnel and financial problems have to keep that aside .
Now working in an MNC as software developer in client facing role (I think this is good as per my goal --> half of my team is foreign based and clients are always foreign ,currently largest telecom in Indonesia). Also in span of only 3.5 years ,I have received 2 promotions (It is very hard in large sized MNC) .
Also my UG is from tier 1 college ( An IIT) with 7.08/10 GPA
That's why I was thinking maybe I can have some chance .
But that international exposure thing is bothering me .(I think if there is little chance then no point of filling application form).
And can I explicitly mention somewhere why I don't have any professional international exposure in my form .
Thanks for your reply.
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Hi gcazar18 , there is no lower limit officially for GMAT and the consideration of your score would depend on your relative performance to other applicants from your geographical region, ethnicity, professional and social background. If you come from a country or ethnic group that is least represented you may stand a strong chance of getting an admit.


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Hi @gcazar , there is no lower limit officially for GMAT and the consideration of your score would depend on your relative performance to other applicants from your geographical region, ethnicity, professional and social background. If you come from a country or ethnic group that is least represented you may stand a strong chance of getting an admit.


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Hi, I clicked on "apply online" link and was required to fill some form on the page, but I could not see any form here. https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba/apply
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Calling all Applicants: INSEAD January 2023 Intake Updated on: 19 Feb 2022, 16:10
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And one of my clients had 10 years of experience sound they offered him a place in the executive program. He applied R3. Of course he declined, got an interview at IMD, accepted R3 at IESE and acccepted January batch at HEC.
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Hey guys!

I am unable to access application form in Apply Online . First Time User . Anyone else facing the same issue ? I have to apply asap as Round 1 is approaching.

Also can anyone confirm me if Jan Intake is applicable for Singapore campus.

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Hi MBAPrepCoach

Please rate my chances for INSEAD Jan Intake.
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OK I need a little bit more information, let’s think about this from their framework of academics, leadership, contribution and international orientation. What is your GPA, tell me about leadership inside and outside of the office, have you left a positive, organizational impact? how could you contribute INSEAD, which is best substantiated by how you have contributed in the past at school, community, training everyone a software at work. It looks like you have two years of international work experience, why do you need an international career? Like how would the school help you with that?
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Please rate my chances for INSEAD Jan Intake.
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OK I need a little bit more information, let’s think about this from their framework of academics, leadership, contribution and international orientation. What is your GPA, tell me about leadership inside and outside of the office, have you left a positive, organizational impact? how could you contribute INSEAD, which is best substantiated by how you have contributed in the past at school, community, training everyone a software at work. It looks like you have two years of international work experience, why do you need an international career? Like how would the school help you with that?
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Hi MBAPrepCoach

Please rate my chances for INSEAD Jan Intake.
Location :India
GMAT :710
Work exp : Oracle Financial Services(4.7 yrs,2.2 yrs in front end client facing role in Tokyo).
I assist clients in Digital transformations. Technology Consultant.

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GPA 7.89/10
Leadership : Head of a Technical Fest at college , Lake cleaning activities initiatives in the organization.
Why international? I liked the challenges at an international level. Would love to take up more.
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Hi, I clicked on "apply online" link and was required to fill some form on the page, but I could not see any form here. https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba/apply
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Hey any update ? I am facing same issue. Considering deadline is approaching , any action needs to be taken ? I have dropped a mail to the IT team, but got a response -- rejected by the server .Do we need to call them up ?

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Hello, I was rejected in R2 of Instead Jan intake of 2022 without an interview invite. My gmat score was 760. I am Indian, working in thermal industry , experience over 6 years. I am thinking about reapplying in Jan intake 2023 R1. I have changed jobs after last year after rejection but I don’t have any international experience. I have only worked in an international setting when I managed a project recently. Should I apply in insead or look for HEC?
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Think about where you fall with regards to the four areas and where you’ve had major upgrades since last year and that would be academic/GMAT, leadership, contribution, and international orientation. That includes international work experience but also even more critical international career goal. Demonstrating a necessity for United Nations style program

I’m pretty pessimistic about them giving you a very objective review one year later because their philosophy is often that you haven’t grown enough in that amount of time. It’s such a long application I don’t know if I would spend all that time when it’s sort of a known fact that they are not very reapplicant friendly.
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Hi, I clicked on "apply online" link and was required to fill some form on the page, but I could not see any form here. https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/mba/apply
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Hello,

Can you please help me with my profile evaluation for Insead

I’m an Indian Chartered Accountant & Certified Management Accountant working as a financial analyst in Amazon. GMAT Score- 770, Undergraduate (61%) from IGNOU university. Overall work experience -108 months (including 3 years of CA articleship). Outside of work, I love to sing & dance & practicing Ukulele from few month with the intention of starting my own band! Also involved in voluntary work & fundraising activities from past 5 years.
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