Hello everyone!
Need your advice on couple of pretty spicific questions.
I'm now finalizing my application for the 2nd round.
Quick overview of profile:
- 26 years, Russian
- BA and MA in IT
- 2 years in IT, then 2,5 years in consulting (MBB)
- IELTS 7.5
- GMAT 690 (Q49 - 75%, V35 - 76%, IR8 - 93%)
As you probably understood, the first question is on GMAT. Technically, I'm fine with target percentiles (INSEAD ask for 70-75% for both parts, and 6 for IR). But I'm a bit uncomfortable with overall score, 720-730 will definely make me feel better. So I have 3 options:
1. Leave it as-is and submit for Round 2
2. Retake ant submit for Round 3, but I'm a bit afraid of higher competition (despite INSEAD claims that chances are equal for all rounds, I have multiple claims from alumnys and INSEAD interviewers that it's not true)
3. The most interesting option. I heard that INSEAD admission commitee starts reviewing applications 2-3 weeks after the deadline, so technically there is an opportunity to submit 690 now, and then retake in a couple of weeks and if I make 720+ - send it also).
So the question is - is option 3 real and feasible or option 2 is better?
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Second question is super-specific.
Unfortunately, my US Master institution didn't provide me with full transcript of my grades - just a title Dimploma list. They could give me a full transcript, but it will take about a week - so I will miss deadline if I will wait for it.
The question is - how critical it will be if I submit just title Diploma list and will additionally send transcript in a couple of days to admission commitee?
Thanks a lot in advance!