Calling all INSEAD MBA Applicants: Aug. 2025 Intake Class of Jul 2026

Hey @randomperson99 , here are some suggested steps to follow post a waitlist:
1. Find the officer in-charge of the WL and connect with them.
2. Write a supporting email to the WL officer in-charge. Include these points:
- How and why you were not able to present your 100% during the application.
- Express that you are still very interested in the program, and how it will be a perfect platform to help you achieve your ST and LT Goals.
- Mention how you have improved over the period, add few work promotions or new awards or achievements.
- Connect with any current students (or alumni) of the program, mention their names and the best things they said about the program.
3. Try to be in touch with the B-school in all possible ways (LinkedIn, email, online events).

Good luck!

Hey @pyro42 , due to the large no. of applications the Adcom may not be able to provide the feedback on rejected applications but you can try requesting for a feedback in the rejection email. Let them understand your genuine desire to know about "what went wrong."

anyone here who for interview calls in R2 INSEAD share their essays with me if they are okay with it?

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Hi, I wanted to check in and get a review of my chances. I am 27 Female, Indian- lawyer turned strategy consultant with 3 years of work experience. I have a 318 GRE score. I have consulted high level decision makers in the Indian government as part of my job. I am planning to apply in Round 3.

lionhearted123 - some more details can help assess your profile better:

1. What's the sectional split of the GRE score? And how were your mocks/ target scores i.e. did you expect to score better?
2. Are your employers branded/ big names or boutiques? Have there been promotion(s)?
3. Are you looking only at R3 for Aug intake, or also open to R1 for Jan intake?

Regards,
Arvind
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Hi all! For potential applicants or incoming students, I made a video on what exactly happened during each period for me 2 years ago (excuse any memory loss 😅) as well as my journey. Sharing it here as it should be relevant!

Video link: https://youtu.be/oWG-59Sk0z4

Hi,
1. It was 157V, 161Q- I expected to score 160+ in both, but I will be retaking it by the end of the month for a better score.
2. It Is a boutique firm and yes I have had an early promotion.
3. I would prefer R3 Aug intake

Thanks! Do let me know the best course.

A higher score will help improve your chances, particularly given that you're looking at R3.

Feel free to reach out for a deeper chat.

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | Request a free chat
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Any R2 interviewees who have started giving/already given their interviews?

Hi,
I did apply for R3 in 27/11 and still got no news from INSEAD, giving that this round is rolling, should I expect earlier interview invitation? Anyone in the same situation?

Hi insead2be , I hope you are doing well. As you have applied on 27Nov., it’s still early, so please don’t worry, applicants often hear back 3-4 weeks after submission. Good luck!

lionhearted123

The profile looks promising, however, its hard to comment on its strengths without knowing more details. A score of 318 is quite low for INSEAD for an Indian candidate. Try to increase the score to be taken seriously by INSEAD. INSEAD's Round 3 focuses on scouting high-potential candidates with either very exceptional career trajectories or outstanding test scores.

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
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pyro42 the AdComs do not give individual feedback. In very rare cases, you may meet someone from the office in person to advise you on your chances. However, you can get feedback from alumni and students (or from me) about what may not have gone in your favor and whether it even makes sense to reapply.

Best wishes
Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD MBA alumna, former INSEAD MBA admissions interviewer)
Founder, MBAGuideConsulting
LinkedIn |WEBSITE: https://mbaguideconsulting.com/| Message(WA): +91 9971200927| email- mbaguideconsulting@gmail.com­

Hello Everyone,
Requesting my profile evaluation. Engineer with BTech degree from IIT Delhi, cgpa - 7.4/10. I was involved with multiple extra curricular at college (I was part of dramatics club, music club and placement cell). I have worked at Deloitte India Consulting for over 4 years in the clean tech and sustainability sector, received 2 promotions to Senior Consultant now. My GFE score is 655. I’m looking to apply for Jan intake...

GMAT over 675
Intnl experience
Good story

My MSG for you

What qualifies as international experience? I have worked with multiple international clients, but the discussions were online or they used to travel to India. Will that qualify?

Not a very qualitative experience.

Working abroad is the best one. But there are ways.

They want to see the ability of multi cultural integration in you.

Sometimes how you knit your story of intl exposure helps navigate the issue