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HEC vs INSEAD vs IMD (need urgent help!) Updated on: 24 Jul 2015, 06:52
Originally posted by lpsollero on 22 Jun 2015, 02:20.
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Thanks for all the answers!
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HEC vs INSEAD vs IMD (need urgent help!) 22 Jun 2015, 14:43
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Congrats! Clearly, Insead is a bigger brand, attracts better students and a much stronger program than HEC or IMD. However, please note that Insead is virtually unknown in the US (nor are HEC or IMD). That said, Insead has a strong presence in Asia (where there is a solid appetite for hitech). I suggest that you reach out to HEC to see if they will give a weeks extension to decide. If not, pay the deposit and forgo it if you get through at Insead.
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HEC vs INSEAD vs IMD (need urgent help!) 23 Jun 2015, 01:55
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Congrats! Clearly, Insead is a bigger brand, attracts better students and a much stronger program than HEC or IMD. However, please note that Insead is virtually unknown in the US (nor are HEC or IMD). That said, Insead has a strong presence in Asia (where there is a solid appetite for hitech). I suggest that you reach out to HEC to see if they will give a weeks extension to decide. If not, pay the deposit and forgo it if you get through at Insead.
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Thanks!

But just to be clear, as this seems like a very strong position: you think that even with the extra 25,000 Euros tuition cost, plus a lost deposit of 8,000 Euros (total extra cost of 33,000 Euros), plus the 4 months difference on the start of the program (remember, I'm not working), INSEAD is still a better choice than HEC?

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Can anyone comment on the career perspectives in Europe for a non-European HEC grad vs INSEAD grad?

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HEC vs INSEAD vs IMD (need urgent help!) 23 Jun 2015, 08:47
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INSEAD is definitely the school to go, especially if you are not completely focused on France. In Europe there are two top choices - fully acknowledged by most of the recruiters/HR - INSEAD and LBS. LBS is usually considered for finance and INSEAD for consulting and corporate - thus, it would also perfectly suit your interest in corporate post-MBA positions. In France, though, also HEC provides you with great job offers. Outside of France INSEAD is much stronger.

Nevertheless, I would definitely go with INSEAD - it will for sure pay off in a couple of years. With January intake option you even have the chance for an internship during summer - which could help you in any direction.

Think of 33.000 € vs the rest of your life (at least working life). I would ask HEC for an extension of the decision deadline - they for sure will agree on that. And then the 25.000 € difference is def. worth it. Then use the four months by conducting some travels, pre-MBA internship, or preparation.

For me the choice would be clear - I hope it helps.
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HEC vs INSEAD vs IMD (need urgent help!) 23 Jun 2015, 20:58
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Thanks!

But just to be clear, as this seems like a very strong position: you think that even with the extra 25,000 Euros tuition cost, plus a lost deposit of 8,000 Euros (total extra cost of 33,000 Euros), plus the 4 months difference on the start of the program (remember, I'm not working), INSEAD is still a better choice than HEC?

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Can anyone comment on the career perspectives in Europe for a non-European HEC grad vs INSEAD grad?

Many thanks!
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Yeah! Absolutely! The quality of education and the prestige of going to Insead itself is worth the extra 33k in my mind. As far as 4 months of not working is concerned, in the long run it's nothing. Moreover, what if it takes you 4 extra months to get a job post MBA at HEC.? Or even worse, what if you don't get your desired job? Well, this could happen even at Insead . However, given that the career prospects after an Insead MBA is much stronger , the odds for success are much higher at Insead. If u end up getting 4 extra months, pack your bags and travel to a continent you have never been to. This is your only chance! You can make all the money you want later ;)
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HEC vs INSEAD vs IMD (need urgent help!) 24 Jun 2015, 00:51
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Yeh Insead is worth the wait - in the meantime you could try and find a pre-mba internship or look at intensive language courses - both will massively help out with recruitment post.