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Summer internship- Jan intake finishes in Dec, allows for a summer internship during the 2 month break in June-July
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My second INSEAD interviewer mentioned, “I am so impressed with your resume and essays.”

This is my 3rd interviewer, who said something like this (the first one was from another school). Not sure if they are saying this to everyone, or if they mean it?

So, I would like to know if anyone was rejected/WLed after being told something similar during the interview?

It is waiting from now until mid-Jan, so I am curious. :lol:
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I am planning to apply to the Jan 2027 intake for INSEAD. Can you folks suggest any good admissions consultants I can work with?
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So, I would like to know if anyone was rejected/WLed after being told something similar during the interview?

It is waiting from now until mid-Jan, so I am curious. :lol:
Any takers for this conjecture? 😂
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Dear all members, I needed advise regarding INSEAD application with a GMAT FE 645

Would it be possible to prepare a worthy application by R3 deadline of 20th January

Secondly is it safer to apply by March R1 deadline for Jan 2027 intake at INSEAD
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Hi all, I have recently scored 645 in GMAT focus, i have 4.5 years of work experience and few friends who can help me with referrals. Can I apply for INSEAD and if so how should I go about it. Please reach out to me over this app or my mail [email protected]
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Those who took admission for Jan 2026 cycle, when the classes are starting?
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Dear all members, I needed advise regarding INSEAD application with a GMAT FE 645

Would it be possible to prepare a worthy application by R3 deadline of 20th January

Secondly is it safer to apply by March R1 deadline for Jan 2027 intake at INSEAD
Apply in R1 jan intake
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I am applying in R2 and just finished interviews. Wanted to hear from R1 successful applicants who received scholarships, whether scholarship results were announced around the same time as the admissions results? if not, how long did you have to wait?
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Hey RockoGmat,

A GMAT FE 645 is within range for INSEAD, but how competitive it is really depends on the rest of the profile, such as academic consistency, international exposure, career progression, leadership impact, and how clearly the post-MBA goals are articulated.

For the R3 deadline on January 20, it is possible to put together a solid application only if most elements are already in place. This includes a clear career story, recommenders who can move quickly, and essays that are close to final. R3 at INSEAD tends to be more competitive, especially for candidates who do not have a strongly differentiated profile.

Applying in March for the R1 deadline of the Jan 2027 intake is generally the safer and more strategic option for most applicants. It gives you time to strengthen the application holistically, potentially retake the GMAT if needed, and refine leadership examples and essays without rushing. INSEAD usually rewards well thought-out and cohesive applications over last-minute submissions.

If you would like a quick, personalized discussion to evaluate R3 versus March R1 for your specific profile, you can book a short call here.

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Dear all members, I needed advise regarding INSEAD application with a GMAT FE 645

Would it be possible to prepare a worthy application by R3 deadline of 20th January

Secondly is it safer to apply by March R1 deadline for Jan 2027 intake at INSEAD
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I am applying in R2 and just finished interviews. Wanted to hear from R1 successful applicants who received scholarships, whether scholarship results were announced around the same time as the admissions results? if not, how long did you have to wait?
Scholarship decision will come after a week, on 23 Jan. I copied the verbiage from the AdCom email.

"Decisions on financial aid allocation will be made and communicated by e-mail by 23 January 2026 to only those admitted."
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hey, anyone applying for the MiM?
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