HEC Candidate Profile - Mandatory?

Question

Hello,

I was wondering whether the HEC Candidate Profile's completion was mandatory in order to be considered for admission. I believe I have a strong profile but have only recently become interesting in this program and would like to skip the candidate profile as I intend to apply regardless of the direction given.

Does anyone know if it is indeed mandatory? I'd like to meet the Feb 8th deadline. Thanks in advance

traveler · Answer

I'd recommend you do it. They'll let you know if they think you're a likely candidate, and open communication with adcom.

Pandorum · Answer

I'd certainly prefer to do it, but after reading several posters' stories through this forum I notice that sometimes the reply isn't as prompt as noted in the 2-3 week turnaround claim. I've been told that its fairly important to submit an application by the February 8th deadline for the September cycle, and I wouldn't want a delay in the candidate profile response to prohibit that.

I understand this is fairly late in the admission cycle to be applying but I've only recently become interested in the program.

traveler · Answer

I'd say go ahead and fill out the evaluation profile, and whether or not they reply in the next 2-3 weeks, also submit an application. Perhaps take the initiative to call them after 2-3 weeks to have a chat?

Pandorum · Answer

Ahhh, I didn't realize I could submit an application if a candidate profile was outstanding. If I can, I will certainly complete both, and hold on the submission of the application until I hear back from the AdCom if that happens before the Feb 8th date. 
Thanks for your help Traveler

traveler · Answer

no problem! i believe you're allowed to submit both independently, and that the evaluation is recommended but not required. I hope they get back to you quickly! I'm at the last stage of the process, waiting on the decision tmrw!

Pandorum · Answer

Best of luck tomorrow. I read that you were one of the first to receive an interview invitation in the official Sept '11 thread, so that must bode well for you. In hindsight I wish I'd looked into this program sooner as it seems to suit me quite well. Perhaps I'll get lucky and get in this late in the cycle.

HEC Candidate Profile - Mandatory?

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