Hi All - I'm planning to apply to HEC and INSEAD, and I have some questions about timing and references:
Timing: I already applied to INSEAD R1 for the January 2019 intake, and I want to know the best time to submit my HEC application. INSEAD's decision notification date is May 25, and I understand that by that point, the applicants would also know about any scholarship offers and have ~2 weeks to accept the school's offer. My initial thought was that HEC's May 1 deadline for a June 8 decision would be ideal to get decisions around the same time, but now I understand that you don't apply for HEC scholarships until after the school's decision. A few questions on timing:
- What would be the ideal time/round to apply to HEC if I want to be able to compare their offer with INSEAD's in the event that I get into both schools?
- Does one have to make a decision on HEC before finding out about scholarships?
- How much time does one have to accept/reject HEC's offer?
References: I'd like to have some background information before I approach potential references. The amount of work required will make a difference as to who I ask.
- What is the reference format?
- Is a form letter required, or are there specific, short-answer questions?
Thanks in advance for any guidance!