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05 Aug 2019, 11:53
Application quick question. They ask "What other schools are you applying for and what selection criteria are you using?" I am a little confused on the wording. What do they mean by selection criteria? Do they mean which school is 2nd 3rd 4th or do they actually want a reason these are your other application choices?
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05 Aug 2019, 13:34
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Hey! The goal here isn't to know any sort of ranking. They want to know why you picked the schools you picked. In my case my selection criteria were (off the top of my head) : Ideally Spain, 2 year program Focus on ethics, innovation, doing well Good fit
So I had a list of IESE, esade I added LBS (not Spain but 2 year program) I added MIT (same as above) Didn't add or consider Harvard or instead as from talks with them I didn't feel the fit was there (and instead is a 1 year program)
I also added IE, as it is a renowned school, but its a 1 year program and in Madrid.
Eventually I only submitted to IESE and withdrew my application to Esade (since I got accepted in my school of choice)
Basically they want to see that you didn't just randomly applied, that there is a logic in your application.
If you say one of your filters is a 2 year programme, but your applied schools are half 1 and half 2 years, you'll certainly be asked about that (probably under why MBA, why IESE)
I hope I answered your question, any further questions, please do ask.
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05 Aug 2019, 17:46
This is a great piece of advice! I am sure this will help not only in answering a question that you guys are discussing but also in the actual selection of schools.
aeon86 wrote:
Hey! The goal here isn't to know any sort of ranking. They want to know why you picked the schools you picked. In my case my selection criteria were (off the top of my head) : Ideally Spain, 2 year program Focus on ethics, innovation, doing well Good fit
So I had a list of IESE, esade I added LBS (not Spain but 2 year program) I added MIT (same as above) Didn't add or consider Harvard or instead as from talks with them I didn't feel the fit was there (and instead is a 1 year program)
I also added IE, as it is a renowned school, but its a 1 year program and in Madrid.
Eventually I only submitted to IESE and withdrew my application to Esade (since I got accepted in my school of choice)
Basically they want to see that you didn't just randomly applied, that there is a logic in your application.
If you say one of your filters is a 2 year programme, but your applied schools are half 1 and half 2 years, you'll certainly be asked about that (probably under why MBA, why IESE)
I hope I answered your question, any further questions, please do ask.
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05 Aug 2019, 17:53
jdrizzo89 I recently addressed this in the IMD forum; my response below
Q: MBA Prep Coach, do you have any expert advice on how to handle this essay?
What other programs are you considering? Of the programs you are considering, what can IMD bring to you as a differentiator? (Word limit 100) If we mention highly ranked programs such as INSEAD, will it send a signal to adcom that I am treating IMD as a safety school and unlikely to attend if I get admits from my top choices?
A: In this question, you want to pick adjacent programs to some degree: similar ranking and like IMD, leadership development oriented. So maybe another school that has a well-developed personal deep dive course(s.) Or has an industry focus more so than consulting or finance.
This speaks to the core of what differentiates IMD. I do think it might be a mistake to put down INSEAD here because if you have the right stats, they know they will probably not “win” you if they choose you. Also, INSEAD is really quite a different program from IMD and so this will undermine the sincerity of your application.
They want to know: if I invite you to my party will you come, or will you make an excuse last minute and I will have to scramble to invite more guests? IMD wants to pick the “best” applicants but also the applicant that think IMD is the best as well; their first choice.
I recommend everyone do a fair bit of research on IMD to get clear on what IMDs value proposition is specifically for them and their career; probably should be some aspect of personal development, introspection, and leadership. And how industry focus. How they would benefit from a simulation-type learning environment.
Application quick question. They ask "What other schools are you applying for and what selection criteria are you using?" I am a little confused on the wording. What do they mean by selection criteria? Do they mean which school is 2nd 3rd 4th or do they actually want a reason these are your other application choices?
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05 Aug 2019, 18:19
Thanks. I think this is a little different than IMD style though. So I guess the criteria is just a few words on why you are considering that school? It is set up to respond like this.
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05 Aug 2019, 18:26
Oh! I had forgotten about this. Well anyways, hopefully this will be helpful for other schools.
jdrizzo89 wrote:
Thanks. I think this is a little different than IMD style though. So I guess the criteria is just a few words on why you are considering that school? It is set up to respond like this.
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14 Aug 2019, 02:41
I don't believe it's legally binding. I applied last year in Ed and nothing like that was ever mentioned. Usually you have to be fairly certain though since you'll receive your decision and your first payment due way sooner than you'll get the other schools decisions.
So it may not be binding, but if you change your mind it will cost you the non refundable 3k € you will have paid
You can check the payment dates for each payment per round.
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