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Hi, hoping to understand my strength and get some tips for admission into INSEAD Jan25 (Class of Dec 25) and how I can add value to my application. Thank you!
Local Chinese Male - 29 - Singapore Citizen
Education:
Nanyang Technological University 2020 Double Degree in Business and Accountancy
Business: 3.66
Accountancy: 3.38
Real Estate License Holder
GMAT:
1st Attempt 20th Dec 2023: 630 (58%) / V31 (58%) / Q46 (50%) / IR8 (90%) / AWA5 (54%)
2nd Attempt 27th Jan 2024: 730 (95%) /.V42 (96%) / Q47 (54%) / IR8 (90%) / AWA6 (86%)
Work Experience by Jan25: - Total Full Time - 4.5 Years
2020 Jul - 2021 Oct (15 months)
Apple South Asia Supply Demand Planner Accelerated Programme
- Allocation Execution Specialist (6 months)
- Delivery Execution Management Specialist (4 months)
- Iphone Supply Planner (5 months)
2021 Oct - 2025 Jan (3 years 3 months)
Salesforce
- Business Development Associate (9 months)
- Sales Development Representative (12 months)
- Associate Renewals Manager (13 months)
- (Future Possible) Renewals Manager (5 months)
International Experience
- Childhood - Grew up in mainland China for 5 years
- 6 years old onwards in Singapore
- University International Internship for 3 months in Osaka, Japan
- University Exchange programme for 5 months in Hong Kong
- Military exercise for a few weeks/months between 2014-2016 to Brunei and Thailand
Plan after graduation
- Strategy and MBA rotation programme into management
Other questions
- I know INSEAD requires students to have a balance score, will a Q47 look lacklustre to the team?
- What are the magical ingredients that INSEAD is looking for that I don't yet possess?
Local Chinese Male - 29 - Singapore Citizen
Education:
Nanyang Technological University 2020 Double Degree in Business and Accountancy
Business: 3.66
Accountancy: 3.38
Real Estate License Holder
GMAT:
1st Attempt 20th Dec 2023: 630 (58%) / V31 (58%) / Q46 (50%) / IR8 (90%) / AWA5 (54%)
2nd Attempt 27th Jan 2024: 730 (95%) /.V42 (96%) / Q47 (54%) / IR8 (90%) / AWA6 (86%)
Work Experience by Jan25: - Total Full Time - 4.5 Years
2020 Jul - 2021 Oct (15 months)
Apple South Asia Supply Demand Planner Accelerated Programme
- Allocation Execution Specialist (6 months)
- Delivery Execution Management Specialist (4 months)
- Iphone Supply Planner (5 months)
2021 Oct - 2025 Jan (3 years 3 months)
Salesforce
- Business Development Associate (9 months)
- Sales Development Representative (12 months)
- Associate Renewals Manager (13 months)
- (Future Possible) Renewals Manager (5 months)
International Experience
- Childhood - Grew up in mainland China for 5 years
- 6 years old onwards in Singapore
- University International Internship for 3 months in Osaka, Japan
- University Exchange programme for 5 months in Hong Kong
- Military exercise for a few weeks/months between 2014-2016 to Brunei and Thailand
Plan after graduation
- Strategy and MBA rotation programme into management
Other questions
- I know INSEAD requires students to have a balance score, will a Q47 look lacklustre to the team?
- What are the magical ingredients that INSEAD is looking for that I don't yet possess?
30 Jan 2024, 23:12
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Hello Alden651, and thanks for your post.
The application process for INSEAD is truly holistic, and the committee will look at your stats (GPA and GMAT), work experience, and extracurriculars.
Your GPA in “business” is slightly above average, and though you didn’t mention your overall GPA, I assume it is about the average of INSEAD, so that is a good start. Your GMAT of 730 is also strong, though compared to others in your demographic, it is about the average. If you haven’t already, I suggest taking it up to 3-4 times. You have nothing to lose since schools will only look at your highest score. And even a slight increase can boost your profile. Your 47 is better than lackluster – it is very good. But you may still want to illustrate to the schools that you have the academic ability to succeed in the classroom. You could showcase your quant ability in your resume, your recommenders could do the same in their recommendations, or you could even take a supplemental course such as stats or calculus, depending on how you did in college.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It is nice to see that you have been promoted. To impress INSEAD, it’s important to show you have made an impact and demonstrated leadership at work. Ideally this will be supported by strong recommendation letters as well. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific.
Regarding extracurriculars, I didn’t see any current ones, but you still have time to get involved in something that interests you. Make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you take on.
If you continue to strengthen your profile, you do have a chance at INSEAD, but it is extremely competitive, and it does not have the room to admit all the world's qualified applicants. For that reason, I suggest apply to several schools, including reach, target and safety. Hopefully they will see that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
If you would like to discuss your story or anything else in greater detail, please sign up for a free consultation or email me at [email protected]
It is never too early to get started.
Good luck!
The application process for INSEAD is truly holistic, and the committee will look at your stats (GPA and GMAT), work experience, and extracurriculars.
Your GPA in “business” is slightly above average, and though you didn’t mention your overall GPA, I assume it is about the average of INSEAD, so that is a good start. Your GMAT of 730 is also strong, though compared to others in your demographic, it is about the average. If you haven’t already, I suggest taking it up to 3-4 times. You have nothing to lose since schools will only look at your highest score. And even a slight increase can boost your profile. Your 47 is better than lackluster – it is very good. But you may still want to illustrate to the schools that you have the academic ability to succeed in the classroom. You could showcase your quant ability in your resume, your recommenders could do the same in their recommendations, or you could even take a supplemental course such as stats or calculus, depending on how you did in college.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It is nice to see that you have been promoted. To impress INSEAD, it’s important to show you have made an impact and demonstrated leadership at work. Ideally this will be supported by strong recommendation letters as well. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific.
Regarding extracurriculars, I didn’t see any current ones, but you still have time to get involved in something that interests you. Make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you take on.
If you continue to strengthen your profile, you do have a chance at INSEAD, but it is extremely competitive, and it does not have the room to admit all the world's qualified applicants. For that reason, I suggest apply to several schools, including reach, target and safety. Hopefully they will see that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
If you would like to discuss your story or anything else in greater detail, please sign up for a free consultation or email me at [email protected]
It is never too early to get started.
Good luck!
