Calling all IE IMBA Applicants (Sept 2019 Intake) Class of 2020!

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Let's start this discussion. Welcome all who aspire to join IE MBA for fall 2019 intake. Feel free to use this thread to exchange ideas/information, discuss application strategies, share interview /school visit experiences with fellow applicants.

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Narenn · Answer

Right time to apply to IE. Conversation from Jan intake thread.

paigety · Answer

Hi! I was just accepted - do you know if there's a Facebook/LinkedIn group for our class yet?

Narenn · Answer

Congrats! What is your application timeline?

paigety · Answer

I took the GMAT in January and then submitted my application in July (it was quick and easy). Within 2 days of submission (I sent it on a Friday and then on Tuesday) I was invited for a Skype interview for the following week. About a week after the Skype interview I received my decision.

So all in all about 2 weeks, but this was also during the priority period, so when more applications start coming in, it might be a bit slower.

Good luck on your app!

paigety · Answer

Also, I went ahead and made a Facebook group for this intake, since I couldn't find one. The name of the group is: IE IMBA Sept 2019 Intake

Daisyv · Answer

Hi there!! I got admitted last Saturday, happy to join you guys

paigety · Answer

Congratulations!! I made a Facebook group, so if you accept your offer feel free to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/225092178361415/

Narenn · Answer

Congrats to both of you -  paigety  and  Daisyv . Could you guys take some time to write about your background and a brief summary of your application journey? It would help immensely to others who are going through the process currently.

paigety · Answer

Sure. I have 4 years of Marketing experience in the US, Austria, and Hungary at both multi-nationals and start-ups. I speak 3 languages, including Spanish, although I don't think this makes a difference in the application.

I started my application in July 2018 - it was pretty quick. I think I spent approx 2 weeks on it - I did the video essay, which took a bit more time. I submitted it on a Thursday or Friday and by Monday I got the link for the pre-recorded video interview - it has a 1 week time limit! I did that on a Tuesday or Wednesday and submitted it that day. The 3 questions were interesting and fun to answer.

Within 1-1.5 weeks, I was invited for a Skype interview. I was travelling for work the day they offered, so I emailed back requesting a different day/time and they happily obliged.

I had some Skype connectivity issues, but the interviewer was nice and laid back; it lasted approx 45 minutes. It was more conversational, I think he asked 4 pointed questions and the rest of the time we just talked. About 3 weeks after that I received my acceptance letter!

jaissy0 · Answer

Has anyone applied outside priority period? I submitted my application on 1st of Oct, Completed my KIRA assessment on 6th of Oct.

lloydc11 · Answer

Hi, I was also admitted to the September 2019 Intake this is my experience:
- Did the application and submitted by Aug 30
- Got invited to do the Kira online video interview Aug 31, completed it by September 3. The questions were 2 timed videos and 1 timed written question. I suggest you do the practice questions as they are really helpful.
-I was invited for interview by September 5 and had the interview on September 12. Interview questions were mostly related to my work experience, Why IE, walk me through a typical day, what are your long term goals, which program do you prefer IE or IE-SMU, What do I like to do for fun.
- Received my decision on Oct 2, so that got me a bit worried.

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jaissy0 · Answer

I got admitted today, Can someone send me link to the whatsapp group? Looking forward to connect.

Regards,
J

Esquila · Answer

Hey future classmates

My name is Rebecca and I originally applied to the Jan 2019 intake, but had to defer it due to personal reasons Joined the FB group. Do we have a what's app group yet?

paigety · Answer

Hi! Nope, there's no Whatsapp group yet, if you start one you can post it here.

sid0210 · Answer

A new IE Interview Debrief has just been posted:  https://gmatclub.com/forum/ie-mba-223/interview_debrief.html

Nikhil · Answer

A new IE Interview Debrief has just been posted:  https://gmatclub.com/forum/ie-mba-223/interview_debrief.html

MBAaspirant19EM · Answer

I have been admitted to IE International MBA Sep 2019 intake.

I will be glad to connect with people who are considering IE as an option or who have decided to go there.

I propose to form a WhatsApp group, and learn from each other.

Please PM me if you are keen to connect with the future classmates. We can take this forward accordingly.

Erinmccuaig · Answer

Hi all,

I was wondering how long you have to accept or decline the offer from IE if you are offered admission?

Thanks in advance!

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chaitanya54 · Answer

Hi emittal,

Hearty congratulations on getting selected. May i know about your GMAT score & when did you applied. The application process.

Thanks & Regards,
Chaitanya

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