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pooja1305

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07 Jun 2023, 05:49

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Hey I just got the call too! See you all in Fonty!! Posted from my mobile device

Did you also request early decision?

Many congratulations to you both.

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Hey I just got the call too! See you all in Fonty!! Posted from my mobile device

Did you also request early decision?

Many congratulations to you both.

Yeah I had an offer from IESE and their deposit deadline is this Friday (I requested an extension they said no), so I emailed my AO last week explaining my situation

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Yeah I had an offer from IESE and their deposit deadline is this Friday (I requested an extension they said no), so I emailed my AO last week explaining my situation

Ok that’s nice. Many congratulations 🎉

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congrats both; welcome to INSEAD

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07 Jun 2023, 06:12

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Congrats guys!

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07 Jun 2023, 06:17

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Congrats to both of you!!

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Congrats guys!! Sorry to bother, who is your AO? I also asked for an early decision but I haven’t received any answer yet

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Congrat both🎉🎉

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Congrats guys!! Sorry to bother, who is your AO? I also asked for an early decision but I haven’t received any answer yet

AN - I'm based in Europe

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07 Jun 2023, 09:45

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Congratulations guys.

Can all future INSEADers remember to mention a few details while sharing with us the good news?

For the sanity of everyone waiting, can the poster remember to include AO initials/Expedited request or not/Region/Campus allotted. A brief profile will also be appreciated.

Thank you. Everything will turn out for the best for everyone!

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Thanks guys .. thought I shared in previous thread but no problem to share again.
My AO is AN, I’m admitted to Fonty campus. Male Chinese aged 32 living in France for 10 years. Total WE around 7 years mostly in corporate banking (roles across coverage, lending portfolio management, credit approval and business management) with 1 year outside the bank as a sale & account manager of a financial data company.
Bachelor in civil engineering in China and Master in Finance in France (one of the top business schools in France). Hope it helps.

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28M Irish. 730 (Q50 V38) 2.6/4.2 GPA (extenuating circumstances) CFA charterholder.

2.5yrs FP&A/Supply Chain Ops
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Speak 3 languages.
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Does anyone know if INSEAD grants extensions to deposit payment deadlines? I am trying my best to meet the deadline but may need another week or two to get things lined up.

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Does anyone know if INSEAD grants extensions to deposit payment deadlines? I am trying my best to meet the deadline but may need another week or two to get things lined up.

I think it's better you ask this question to the AO/Financing Manager, try to explain your situation and let them understand that you're going to pay the deposit in the end // and not playing with them awaiting a better offer from another school

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Does anyone know if INSEAD grants extensions to deposit payment deadlines? I am trying my best to meet the deadline but may need another week or two to get things lined up.

Ask you AO she will help, My friend got 15 days extention.

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Originally posted by daligeigei on 10 Jun 2023, 10:12.
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Hi I am waiting for R2 results.
I am targeting finance role. I just saw someone mentioned about visa issue. Is it easy to get working visa post Fonty? Not sure for my final results. INSEAD MBA is more reputable, I am not sure when it comes to job hunting in London/EU cities, if Cambridge MBA could weigh better. Just everybody knows Cambridge more than INSEAD.

BTW I don’t think visa in HK would be a problem for most of the intl corps will sponsor and HK has a very friendly talent visa scheme to apply.

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I think it actually depends on what you really want to break in finance, investment banking & asset management? London still has its prestigious status and most global financial institutions open summer associate programs in London, post which I guess depending on your language skills you can go to European financial centers or choose to remain in London (Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Milan, etc for local front office roles - I speak from my experience in France that such things as “summer associate" doesn't exist in France not even for French financial institutions). Visa shouldn't be a problem (Switzerland might be tricky) as your job will qualify for the work permit in any case and those institutions won't have any problem sponsoring your visa. But London is London, does Cambridge really has a competitive advantage compared to INSEAD because it's in UK and a reputable university with name recognition around the world but not that pronounced as a business school? In London in any case you'll be competing with LBS MBA/MIF, all UK MBA and including Cambridge MIF and all European MBA for IB career .. On the other hand, if you have EU language skills and would like to work in Continental Europe, is Cambridge more recognized in finance in Italy compared to Bocconi, in France compared to HEC, in Spain to IE, IESE, ESADE, etc ... and what if eventually you decide not to pursue a career in Finance and not in UK? Isn't this what MBA for .. an occasion to think and think again .. i.e. I want to pivot away from banking I have 6 months to think about what I want to do (and begin to talk with people, a lot of people) before starting INSEAD in Jan 24 right now I have some ideas to break in to food & beverage industry but who knows maybe in the end I'll try consulting or if I don't get any luck and am gonna be stuck in finance again .. that's life right?
I mean I'm not saying INSEAD is better than Cambridge but just would like to provide some elements in the consideration.

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Hi guys can anyone help me with any format of sop with 7 years of education gap, Thanks 🙏🏻

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I think it’s a very unique situation yours, but everyone has a different story. There is not a one size fits all sop.

My suggestion is to genuinely tell your own unique story, highlighting your unique strengths and what you did in these 7 years. If you have any specific gaps academically, it’s important that you also target a higher gmat score. If you have people around you who know your story and is familiar with MBA application, would suggest you to have a chat with them. It’s very difficult to provide more constructive and actionable feedback with limited info.

If you are convinced about an MBA then give it a try, INSEAD highly valued diversity, and diversity in experiences is equally valuable.

These are my own 2 cents, just food for thought.

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Hi guys can anyone help me with any format of sop with 7 years of education gap, Thanks 🙏🏻

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R2 applicants good luck! From today onwards we can hear from INSEAD about admits any day and hope we all get the calls! Irrespective of the positive/negative news, kindly update the tracker, and share your AO, brief profile, and campus of joining please so that others can benefit form that information. Thank you and good luck again!