Hello IMD Aspirants, IMD has initiated accepting applications for 2021 intake and I have made this thread for all the people who are applying for this intake. NEW CHAT for quick suggestions, and help each other IMD Deadlines Information Deadline Interview by Decision by February 1, 2020 February 14, 2020 March 30, 2020 May 1, 2020 May 15, 2020 June 26, 2020 July 1, 2020 July 15, 2020 August 26, 2020 September 1, 2020 September 15, 2020 October 26, 2020 Essays and Application Questions Describe a situation in which you failed as a leader. What did you learn from it? (Word limit 300) Is there any additional information that is critical for the Admissions Committee which has not been covered elsewhere in this application? (i.e. re-application, health, grades, etc.) (Word limit 50) Optional How do you intend to finance your MBA at IMD? How much of your total budget estimate will you be able to provide without loans or scholarships? (Word limit 50) What other programs are you considering? Of the programs you are considering, what can IMD bring to you as a differentiator? (Word limit 100) What specific companies do you want to target? What kind of responsibilities you are looking for? Do you already have a network in place? (Word limit 50) What skills and experience do you think you already possess that will help you with your post MBA career plans and will make you stand out in front of potential employers? (Word limit 100) What is your plan B if you are not able to secure your ideal job post MBA? (Word limit 50) Recommendation Questions How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? Describe the applicant's role in your organization. What has his/her single most important contribution been to the organization? What do you consider to be the applicant's top three strengths? What do you consider to be applicant's weaknesses or opportunities for improvement? IMD CV Guide Decision Tracker Summary I am applying in R2. Looking forward to speaking with other candidates. All the best :angel

SgtPepper How did it go? Mind telling us a little bit about your experience?

Sure! Well, they specifically asked us not to give out too many details but I an let you know how the day went. We were 7 participants and we had 3-4 people of admissions with us. Started at 8AM sharp for a campus visit which lasted for about 20 minutes. Then we all had a different program for the morning that consisted in: - Individual assignment - 1 on 1 interview - Individual case reading - Group case preparation - Group case presentation - Group assignment Then we went for lunch and got assigned with a current MBA student for some Q&A. After this we attended a very interesting Operations class. Each one was assigned to a study group whose objective was to analyze the case and present it in front of the class. But during the case preparation we were taken away to meet with the people from the Career center. And we finished around 4PM. Contrar to what I read from previous years, no prior preparation was needed for any of the assignments in the morning, we had everything on the spot. And at no point of the morning I felt trapped on an exercise or something, they just want to get to know you better, the mindset among praticipants was clearly not competition. And the organization was flawless. So overall a great experience that conveys a feeling of excellence for IMD!

Hi SgtPepper, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. What's your background and profile? I wish you all the best Posted from my mobile device

Sure I'm a 30 years old french guy GMAT 680 Working as supply chain engineer in agribusiness with experience in FMCG and pharma industry 6 years of experience Accepted at Said, HEC Paris, WL for INSEAD and waiting for IMD now