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Quick question - I applied to INSEAD in R4 in last cycle and got dinged after interview - now accepted to interview in R3. Should I mention my R4 application when talking to the interviewers?

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Hi Sandstrategy,

unless you tell them, both of your interviewers won't know that you're a re-applicant. If you feel uncomfortable or want to avoid giving explanations about your first application, just don't tell them. The fact that you were rejected in Round 4 for the previous intake is none of their business anyways.

This is what I always advise when I work with re-applicants to INSEAD.

I wish you the best of luck.

Thank you very much.

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As most recruiting happens in P4 and somewhat in P5, is it worth to do the exchange at Kellog or Wharton (especially for Sept intake)? I have been unsuccessful in finding any information on this. While it may take time away from recruiting can it actually boost e.g. CV strength?

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Hello

I wanted to check if candidates for R3, September 2020 intake have received any decision on admission yet?
Although the school has not communicated anything, I am contemplating the results might get delayed in wake of shutdown due to Coronavirus.
Any news?

Thanks
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Hello

I wanted to check if candidates for R3, September 2020 intake have received any decision on admission yet?
Although the school has not communicated anything, I am contemplating the results might get delayed in wake of shutdown due to Coronavirus.
Any news?

Thanks
Ankita

Admitted to Singapore campus a few minutes ago via email! Good luck to those waiting

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Congrats grdagui! Thank for reporting your admit.

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Hello

I wanted to check if candidates for R3, September 2020 intake have received any decision on admission yet?
Although the school has not communicated anything, I am contemplating the results might get delayed in wake of shutdown due to Coronavirus.
Any news?

Thanks
Ankita

Admitted to Singapore campus a few minutes ago via email! Good luck to those waiting

Congrats

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Admitted via email received last night.

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Admitted yesterday via email

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Big congrats, admits!

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Admitted to Singapore from the waitlist!
Now will be the time to make a choice..

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Admitted to Singapore from the waitlist!
Now will be the time to make a choice..

Congrats on the admits by getting off the WL! I saw your post in IMD forum too, am wondering your priority of the schools given the choices available.
Am still waiting for IMD but likely will be facing a similar dilemma..

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admitted via email today

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Congratulations to all who have received admits!
I received mine too.
Wanted to know if there is a group for admits of September 2020.
I'd like to keep in touch with the community and discuss updates and next steps.

Thanks!

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Congratulations to all who have received admits!
I received mine too.
Wanted to know if there is a group for admits of September 2020.
I'd like to keep in touch with the community and discuss updates and next steps.

Thanks!

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If anyone has a WhatsApp group link, I'd love to be in as well

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Congratulations to all who have received admits!
I received mine too.
Wanted to know if there is a group for admits of September 2020.
I'd like to keep in touch with the community and discuss updates and next steps.

Thanks!

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If anyone has a WhatsApp group link, I'd love to be in as well

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LqnWvW2msO2JAWehntyR65
I think this might be the one for offer holders

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Congratulations to all who have received admits!
I received mine too.
Wanted to know if there is a group for admits of September 2020.
I'd like to keep in touch with the community and discuss updates and next steps.

Thanks!

Posted from my mobile device

If anyone has a WhatsApp group link, I'd love to be in as well

https://chat.whatsapp.com/LqnWvW2msO2JAWehntyR65
I think this might be the one for offer holders

Thanks mate!

Edit: Well, WhatsApp tells me I can't join the group because it is full, haha

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