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Learn what truly sets the UC Riverside MBA apart and how it helps in your professional growth
anjaneyamishra
Joined: 22 Jul 2018
Last visit: 11 Dec 2022
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Location: India
Schools: INSEAD Jan'21 Intake (A)
09 Dec 2022, 06:21
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Hi,
I am an INSEAD MBA 21D who enjoys helping people through the application process. I also provide admission consulting on the side - about 4-6 hours a week- but that's not why I am here. I am here to help you guys with your applications, answer any questions you might have, or provide profile evaluations.
I have only one request that you keep your questions targeted, the more specific the question, the better I can answer
To give you a sense of my background -
I have 6.5 years of experience. I started my career at the Investment banking division at Credit Suisse, where I did TMT M&A, I then went on to found a food technology company, which was acquired 2.5 years after I started. I then did a stint with the Government of India, starting as a founding member of Invest India and then later with the Union Minister of Commerce working on the National Logistics Action plan.
Most recently before INSEAD, I was with a silicon valley based technology company as their Asia director, leading growth, product, and project in the region. Since graduating, I have been working with my co-founder to set up a VC fund, we finished our first fund raise this Oct, and I am now based in London and figuring out my next steps!
I am an INSEAD MBA 21D who enjoys helping people through the application process. I also provide admission consulting on the side - about 4-6 hours a week- but that's not why I am here. I am here to help you guys with your applications, answer any questions you might have, or provide profile evaluations.
I have only one request that you keep your questions targeted, the more specific the question, the better I can answer
To give you a sense of my background -
I have 6.5 years of experience. I started my career at the Investment banking division at Credit Suisse, where I did TMT M&A, I then went on to found a food technology company, which was acquired 2.5 years after I started. I then did a stint with the Government of India, starting as a founding member of Invest India and then later with the Union Minister of Commerce working on the National Logistics Action plan.
Most recently before INSEAD, I was with a silicon valley based technology company as their Asia director, leading growth, product, and project in the region. Since graduating, I have been working with my co-founder to set up a VC fund, we finished our first fund raise this Oct, and I am now based in London and figuring out my next steps!
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FALSEnine9
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09 Dec 2022, 07:19
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Hi anjaneyamishra, Thank you for doing this. I'm sure this thread will provide meaningful help to a lot of applicants.
So I've submitted my application and am waiting for the interview invite. I've been following the school for over a year, attending numerous events and talking to a bunch of students and alums. But I somehow did not mention this at all in any of the application material. Mostly because there was no space to include it in any of the essays; I was more focused on answering the exact question asked. Now I understand some schools like IESE & LBS really want to see the research that candidates have put it, but I felt INSEAD was more interested in my story.
In hindsight, have I made a mistake? Aren't the alumni interviews meant to dig this out from applicants?
It will be terribly cruel if I don't get invited for an interview for this reason, since I'm sure they can always find evidence of my deep engagement with the school on their database.
So I've submitted my application and am waiting for the interview invite. I've been following the school for over a year, attending numerous events and talking to a bunch of students and alums. But I somehow did not mention this at all in any of the application material. Mostly because there was no space to include it in any of the essays; I was more focused on answering the exact question asked. Now I understand some schools like IESE & LBS really want to see the research that candidates have put it, but I felt INSEAD was more interested in my story.
In hindsight, have I made a mistake? Aren't the alumni interviews meant to dig this out from applicants?
It will be terribly cruel if I don't get invited for an interview for this reason, since I'm sure they can always find evidence of my deep engagement with the school on their database.
anjaneyamishra
Joined: 22 Jul 2018
Last visit: 11 Dec 2022
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Schools: INSEAD Jan'21 Intake (A)
09 Dec 2022, 09:40
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Hi FALSEnine9,
It's my pleasure to help.
Business schools look at engagement with the school for two reasons -
a) shows commitment and which means that the applicant will likely accept their offer.
b) the applicant knows what they're getting into and will be more likely to be successful at the program.
While each school will define success differently, schools want each MBA candidate to make the most out of the experience - friends, recruitment, social clubs, and associations: engaged students means engaged alumni.
It's difficult to say without having a look at your application. But as long as you can talk about the following, you should be fine -
a) Your academic credentials - You can keep pace with a rigorous and challenging program.
b) Personal and professional growth - You're talented, motivated and ambitious.
c) Clarity of vision - You know where you want to go and how INSEAD in particular can help you get there. Its important to be granular in your vision - for example, I want to be an investment banker in Europe vs I want to do TMT Investment Banking in London for "YY" firm and so I will do the IB trek before term starts.
I hope I answered your questions
It's my pleasure to help.
Business schools look at engagement with the school for two reasons -
a) shows commitment and which means that the applicant will likely accept their offer.
b) the applicant knows what they're getting into and will be more likely to be successful at the program.
While each school will define success differently, schools want each MBA candidate to make the most out of the experience - friends, recruitment, social clubs, and associations: engaged students means engaged alumni.
It's difficult to say without having a look at your application. But as long as you can talk about the following, you should be fine -
a) Your academic credentials - You can keep pace with a rigorous and challenging program.
b) Personal and professional growth - You're talented, motivated and ambitious.
c) Clarity of vision - You know where you want to go and how INSEAD in particular can help you get there. Its important to be granular in your vision - for example, I want to be an investment banker in Europe vs I want to do TMT Investment Banking in London for "YY" firm and so I will do the IB trek before term starts.
I hope I answered your questions
