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Any waitlisted Candidates for IMD in this forum? if there is another thread please let me know.
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Any waitlisted Candidates for IMD in this forum? if there is another thread please let me know.

As per decision tracker records, I see just one other waitlisted applicant, but I am sure there will be few more who haven't updated their statuses yet. Would you like to start a separate thread for waitlisted applicants? If so, feel free to do so and just paste the following code in the first post of the thread to display usernames of waitlisted applicants.

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[app_tracker status="waitlisted" id="28" year="2020" program_id="55" width="500" height="300"][/app_tracker]
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hi everyone,

I have just applied to IMD , can you please add me to the whatsapp group mentioned ?

Profile : GMAT 740, 9 years experience in corporate finance and inhouse M&A. Working with Accenture, Mumbai.

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Is there a WhatsApp Group ? Can I get the link too? I have also applied.

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Congrats to everyone who applied to the August 1 deadline and crossing fingers for you to become part of the Magic 90
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Hi, so sorry for the late response here, just missed this and going through my notification inbox.

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.

A good place to start would be the interview with the Dean by Touch MBA.

farrell, very interesting advice.. Actually I was one (or one of ) very applicant who has put INSEAD in this essay question.
Although, it turned out not to 'affect' my candidacy as I was accepted, I completed share your main point of view - the key is to understand the uniqueness/differentiator of IMD.
And I strongly believe that, visit the campus + talk to alum is a super effective way to quick gauge the 'fit' of IMD in particular, much more than other schools such as INSEAD or some M7 ones. (I guess that's a form of 'diversity' or not enough of cohesion towards the school's "culture")
Personally I really liked the personalisation aspect, the slightly mature ( or older) student body and their flagship leadership program, and believed I've showed my honesty through this essay as well as the AC. (Yes I got quite direct and harsh follow-up questions on this INSEAD vs IMD choice during AC too)

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Just received an email with an invite to an Assessment Day for Round 3.
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Congrats, when did you get your application acceptance email ? I got it day before yesterday. So would want to understand how much time does it take after that.

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Congrats, when did you get your application acceptance email ? I got it day before yesterday. So would want to understand how much time does it take after that.

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Nice, congrats!

What do you mean by application acceptance email?
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Got an invitation to assessment day yesterday. Will be going to Singapore. Anyone else is coming?
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I am still waiting for the outcome, but I do plan on going to Singapore (if it goes through). What is the date for the assessment in Singapore

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I just received my invitation for 20th of September in Lausanne. Really looking forward meeting you all!
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A new IMD Interview Debrief has just been posted: https://gmatclub.com/forum/imd-215/interview_debrief.html#debrief-1013
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Hi Everyone,

I went through previous years topics and found some assessment day experiences which I have added in the following link. I hope they will be helpful in your preparation. Please also submit your experience using the same following link once you are done with your assessment day.

Good luck to you all.

https://gmatclub.com/forum/imd-215/inte ... brief.html
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Hi Guys - I'm quit late to this thread. I'm applying to B schools this fall and realised that I can still apply to R4 for the 2020 intake. But I'm not sure how many seats would typically be left and what would be my chances. I would rather wait and apply for R1 2021. Can someone please share some insights on what would be the ideal thing to do?

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Hello Guys,

Did anybody get any confirmation on the IMD waitlist. Any updates on offer for R3? I know that they have already started sending offers to R3 applicants.

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Any update on R3 candidates? How many received the offer
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