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Im still waiting for my result as well, will they inform us of result whether accept/reject on 21st?
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Guys I have a question. I applied for INSEAD Aug intake R4. Emailed my AO 3 business days ago- to ask if they could expedite the process since I have some acceptance deadlines approaching. But I have not heard back yet. Can I expect any response or will they just email with the pre-selection decision directly? Any insights will be helpful thanks!
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Guys I have a question. I applied for INSEAD Aug intake R4. Emailed my AO 3 business days ago- to ask if they could expedite the process since I have some acceptance deadlines approaching. But I have not heard back yet. Can I expect any response or will they just email with the pre-selection decision directly? Any insights will be helpful thanks!
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sgargab honestly, INSEAD runs a pretty tight ship when it comes to their timelines, so while it never hurts to ask, they’re unlikely to expedite your decision just because you have other deadlines looming. They usually stick to their process, especially in later rounds when things are already moving at full speed. If you're lucky you might hearback soon.

It’s only been three business days since you reached out, so there’s still a chance you’ll get a reply but don’t hold your breath. More often than not, they’ll just drop the pre-selection decision straight into your inbox when the time comes.

In the meantime, if other schools are knocking on your door with deadlines, you might want to check if they offer deadline extensions. Otherwise, get ready to make a strategic call based on what you have in hand. Best wishes
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Usually they send the official acceptance email within a few hours to a day after the call, can also take up to 48 hours. Good luck everyone
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Hi everyone,
Has anyone received any final updates or calls for Round 3?
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Would like to understand what INSEAD means by pre-selection decision within a week? Are candidates who are selected for interview stage necessarily notified about it within a week of submitting their applications?
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Thanks a lot! Appreciate your prompt response.
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Guys I have a question. I applied for INSEAD Aug intake R4. Emailed my AO 3 business days ago- to ask if they could expedite the process since I have some acceptance deadlines approaching. But I have not heard back yet. Can I expect any response or will they just email with the pre-selection decision directly? Any insights will be helpful thanks!
sgargab honestly, INSEAD runs a pretty tight ship when it comes to their timelines, so while it never hurts to ask, they’re unlikely to expedite your decision just because you have other deadlines looming. They usually stick to their process, especially in later rounds when things are already moving at full speed. If you're lucky you might hearback soon.

It’s only been three business days since you reached out, so there’s still a chance you’ll get a reply but don’t hold your breath. More often than not, they’ll just drop the pre-selection decision straight into your inbox when the time comes.

In the meantime, if other schools are knocking on your door with deadlines, you might want to check if they offer deadline extensions. Otherwise, get ready to make a strategic call based on what you have in hand. Best wishes
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There isn't a reapplicant policy per se.

INSEAD advises applicants to use their own judgment in assessing whether there have been significant improvements in their profile since their first application. Because of this, the rule of thumb is to wait at least a year before reapplying.

That said, it really depends. I've seen successful cases of reapplicants being accepted for the very next intake. Besides improvements in your profile, it also comes down to the reasons for your rejection. If your profile was strong (including your GMAT/GRE score) and the rejection was mainly due to something like rushed essays, you could still apply in the following intake with chances of success.

If you'd like a second opinion on your Aug 2025 application and chances for Jan 2026, feel free to reach out.

I hope this helps.

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Can I apply in Jan 2026 intake again?
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The short answer is yes, there is a specific essay for reapplicants. But let me elaborate.

I've worked with many reapplicants and we've taken different routes depending on their particular circumstances. The main two are:

1) Beforehand - let INSEAD know your intention to reapply. Basically, you email your AO or someone from the Admissions Team and let them know your intention to reapply. After this, they review your first application and come back to you with a "verdict". If positive, sometimes, they ask you to resubmit an entirely new application or they ask you to submit only the below essay.

"Please highlight any new aspects of your professional, international, academic or personal profile that were not included in your previous application. Please also explain your motivation for reapplying to INSEAD. (400 words maximum)"

If the verdict is negative, you can still reapply through a new application. However, the chances of being reviewed may be lower in this scenario.

2) Reapply with a completely new application without giving INSEAD a heads-up. This option maximizes the chances of your application being reviewed. In this case, you use the official Optional Essay (300 words) to introduce yourself as a reapplicant, highlight any improvements to your profile, and formally request INSEAD to reconsider your candidacy.

I hope this helps.

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There isn’t a reapplicant policy per se.

INSEAD advises applicants to use their own judgment in assessing whether there have been significant improvements in their profile since their first application. Because of this, the rule of thumb is to wait at least a year before reapplying.

That said, it really depends. I’ve seen successful cases of reapplicants being accepted for the very next intake. Besides improvements in your profile, it also comes down to the reasons for your rejection. If your profile was strong (including your GMAT/GRE score) and the rejection was mainly due to something like rushed essays, you could still apply in the following intake with chances of success.

If you’d like a second opinion on your Aug 2025 application and chances for Jan 2026, feel free to reach out.

I hope this helps.

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> Can I apply in Jan 2026 intake again?
Thanks for your response.

Is there any specific essay for re applicants too??

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There isn’t a reapplicant policy per se.

INSEAD advises applicants to use their own judgment in assessing whether there have been significant improvements in their profile since their first application. Because of this, the rule of thumb is to wait at least a year before reapplying.

That said, it really depends. I’ve seen successful cases of reapplicants being accepted for the very next intake. Besides improvements in your profile, it also comes down to the reasons for your rejection. If your profile was strong (including your GMAT/GRE score) and the rejection was mainly due to something like rushed essays, you could still apply in the following intake with chances of success.

If you’d like a second opinion on your Aug 2025 application and chances for Jan 2026, feel free to reach out.

I hope this helps.

Warm regards
Alex

> Can I apply in Jan 2026 intake again?
Thanks for your response.

Is there any specific essay for re applicants too??

Or is there any part of application, where we need to mention, it’s a reapplicant candidate?
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INSEAD’s pre-selection decision is basically the team’s way of saying, “Let’s see who gets to the next phase.” They typically let candidates know within a week after the deadline whether they’ve made it to the interview stage. Does this mean if you don’t hear back in exactly 7 days, you’re out? Not necessarily. Sometimes, applications take longer to review, especially if the adcom needs more time to evaluate your profile. So, if your inbox isn’t lighting up right away, don’t panic just yet! That said, if it’s been around 2 weeks and you’re still in radio silence mode, a polite check-in with adcom might be a good move. Good luck
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Agreed with the feedback shared above.

NOTE: Reapply only when there are substantial changes in your profile.

You can also take a look at this BLOG.

Feel free to reach out for further guidance from INSEAD alumni
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have rejections started rolling out too?
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INSEAD’s pre-selection decision is basically the team’s way of saying, “Let’s see who gets to the next phase.” They typically let candidates know within a week after the deadline whether they’ve made it to the interview stage. Does this mean if you don’t hear back in exactly 7 days, you’re out? Not necessarily. Sometimes, applications take longer to review, especially if the adcom needs more time to evaluate your profile. So, if your inbox isn’t lighting up right away, don’t panic just yet! That said, if it’s been around 2 weeks and you’re still in radio silence mode, a polite check-in with adcom might be a good move. Good luck
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Got it. Thanks for sharing!
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Hey wise people of gmat club, so how does it work for the admission calls. Do you have to wait till the last hour of the deadline or will most of the calls happen by today and then tomorrow just rejection emails are sent?
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Hey wise people of gmat club, so how does it work for the admission calls. Do you have to wait till the last hour of the deadline or will most of the calls happen by today and then tomorrow just rejection emails are sent?
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Honestly, I have no idea.
I heard that admit calls usually begin 4-5 days before the decision date but I've only heard a little.
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