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IEsailor

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Guys,

can anyone of you pls tell me how and where to upload the scanned copies of the transcripts or is it mandatory to be sent by post ?
I searched on the website where is says that to start evaluating the application, scanned copies would do, but i cannot understand as to where these copies are to be upload.

Pls help soon

thanks

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14 Jul 2011, 04:42

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hey guys im thinking about applying for Round 3 for the January intake at Insead? Are my chances really a lot less if I apply in this Round? Do you guys think I should wait till next year instead?

I'm a Canadian. 28 years old. gmat score 680. 4.5 years work experience in corporate treasury depts and marketing research depts of well known banks.

what do you guys think? thanks in advance!

Definitely your chances will be significantly lowered in Round 3, but if your application is good enough you always have a chance of getting in. Plus, my understanding is that they would invite you to apply in R1 of the next period if they dinged you but your application was good enough to get you in in R1 or R2. So, other than risking the application fee, IF you have enough time to write your BEST essays etc you don't have anything to lose by giving R3 a shot.

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14 Jul 2011, 04:43

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I guess you have not submitted your application yet... After you submit the pdf, you will get a link to a website in order for you a) to make the fee payment and b) to upload your documents.

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14 Jul 2011, 09:52

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Anyone thinking of doing an internship before starting in January (given you get accepted!)?

Any thoughts on interesting opportunities for internships?

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14 Jul 2011, 10:47

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Hey,

Does anyone know if it is possible to change your starting campus preference after the application is submitted - is this the type of conversation you can have with the coordinator once all documents are received? Or is this a no no?

Also, what kind of reasons are considered legitimate to defer the start date - do things such as money issues count?

Thanks in advance.

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14 Jul 2011, 11:08

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gr8tWo

Anyone thinking of doing an internship before starting in January (given you get accepted!)?

Any thoughts on interesting opportunities for internships?

Hey gr8tWo,

I'm in the process of finding an Internship with a consulting firm where i live. My work has mainly been in communications and business development. And since i've heard INSEAD has a big consulting demographic, i'm looking to get a little before i would start the program. I don't want all those consultants using lingo i don't understand.

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14 Jul 2011, 13:34

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MBAji

Its started! First step in the process

"I have the pleasure of informing you that your application has been processed for the Class of December 2012 Round 2, starting in January 2012, and I am very pleased to let you know that you have been pre-selected for interview."

Yippee!!!... I just finished jiving to my latest fav song, though I can't dance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3OBQweO ... re=related

Fantastic!!!.....and "mabrook" as they say in this part of the world!

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A friend of mine who got admitted recently was pointing out an interview pdf that was uploaded in one of our INSEAD forums... the document was more of a note to interviewers on the basis of evaluating an applicant....

None of us actually need it, but curiosity is a strange beast you know....

Intensively searched forums, but still cant find it.... anyone has any link???

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Thx Gmhdxb

Frozen - best not to search for it... it was apparently meant to be confidential and was rightly taken off the forum.

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Anyone thinking of doing an internship before starting in January (given you get accepted!)?

Any thoughts on interesting opportunities for internships?

Yes I think the most common way to get a pre-mba internship is through networking as both these types of internships as well as the period (between Sept-Dec) being a bit off season are not very common.

I found this interesting thread: the-myth-of-pre-mba-internship-107154.html

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MBAji

Thx Gmhdxb

Frozen - best not to search for it... it was apparently meant to be confidential and was rightly taken off the forum.

And also has been taken off the INSEAD website which means INSEAD knows about the leak and are probably not happy about it. I wouldn't be.

Just be well prepared for the interview, be yourself and you should do fine.

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15 Jul 2011, 12:05

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jimjohn

I was thinking about doing the same thing but I'm just going to apply in R1 for the Sept 2012 intake. I'm using the extra time (i.e. now until end Sept) to retake the GMAT and ameliorate my essays. I decided against waiting another year to apply for the Jan intake because I'm getting old (I'm about to turn 27) and I also think I'll have a harder time explaining the "Why Now?" questions a year from now because my honest answer would be "My app and GMAT score last year were crap because I had laryngitis so I kind of just wasted a year of my life, please admit me anyway". I'm planning on switching careers after my MBA and while I won't be able to take advantage of the summer internship option, I'm hoping to ace all my classes, make the Dean's List and get a full-time job after grad anyway.

If you think you can put together an amazing app before Aug 3rd though, you should totally go for it. A good candidate is a good candidate.

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I'll give you my assessment, but take it with a grain of salt! I am by no means an expert.

With a cursory look, I would suggest you not apply in R3, but wait for R1 for September intake. R3 is very competitive, very little chance of scholarship, etc etc. And considering you are just doing it for a lark, you must be way behind on your essays, even if you have started. Essays are important!

Looking deeper, you seem to be light on experience. I would suggest at least 2 more years of work ex. Since you fall in the dreaded Indian IT Male category, things are tough as it is. With less work ex you would be at a disadvantage. Your GMAT is ok. The average is 710 or thereabouts, but being an India better bump the average at least 20 points if not more.

Doesn't mean you can't get in, but it'll be tough! I got in with a 720 too, but have nearly 7 years of work ex (5.5 in US and Europe) and am not from the IT domain.

Regarding the start up? I would lead with that! How did you bring it together, why did it fall apart, etc! One failed startup experience is worth many in a regular job.

Rest of your profile is pretty good. Hope that helps.

hmmm, firstly, thanks for taking time out for assessing my profile. I had given the GMAT back in the final year of college, i understand it has to be improved.
Inter alia, have to share a good news and its kinda related to the "dreaded Indian IT Male" aura. Yesterday Google offered me SE (Android cloud) at their San Monica office. this offer comes at a time when I wish a switch from the IT field. Say, If i can manage even a short period of internship that exposes me to Finance would that boost my chances in my subsequent quest for an MBA (Fin.) or should i stick to my core strength. Finance interests me, and have been self tutoring myself. Which path would you be suggesting. Sorry for queuing up the queries, but given your current profile you would be best to judge.
Regards.

Hi

The important question you want to ask yourself is the reason behind your wish to switch from IT. If you do not find an SE role interesting enough or if you are more interested about reading M&A news than about the next release of python then get a finance internship if you can and get an MBA. If you love IT and enjoy playing around with Android and are just considering a switch to business only not to be an "Indian IT male" then go for Google, they are a great company where you can challenge yourself and be surrounded by many intelligent and capable people.

thanks buddy

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AnarchyzChild

Dude, go to Santa Monica - it's one of the best places in the world to live - you'll run into the most interesting people you've ever met(especially at Venice Beach). You still have a few years before you become "too old" for an MBA. Don't miss this opportunity - if nothing else, it will certainly make you more "international" for INSEAD.

thanks buddy

My best wishes for all the aspirant! :-D

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I guess you have not submitted your application yet... After you submit the pdf, you will get a link to a website in order for you a) to make the fee payment and b) to upload your documents.

I also have not submitted my application. This is a great relief. i was thinking of the headache of mailing the transcripts. So, nobody sent any material by mail to INSEAD?

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I also have not submitted my application. This is a great relief. i was thinking of the headache of mailing the transcripts. So, nobody sent any material by mail to INSEAD?

I submitted in R2 and had to mail the transcripts. At that time there was no provision for online uploads.

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I used FEDEX to send my test scores and my transcripts

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Has anyone other than MBAji received call for an interview?

Can someone check and tell how many student have been accepted in R1? how many from IT, consultancy, and oil and gas etc?

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I also have not submitted my application. This is a great relief. i was thinking of the headache of mailing the transcripts. So, nobody sent any material by mail to INSEAD?

I submitted in R2 and had to mail the transcripts. At that time there was no provision for online uploads.

Can people share their experiences regarding mailing the transcripts? If I have to mail then need to send the transcripts documents by next week.

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16 Jul 2011, 18:32

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I also have not submitted my application. This is a great relief. i was thinking of the headache of mailing the transcripts. So, nobody sent any material by mail to INSEAD?

I submitted in R2 and had to mail the transcripts. At that time there was no provision for online uploads.

Can people share their experiences regarding mailing the transcripts? If I have to mail then need to send the transcripts documents by next week.

Please note that, as others mentioned, things were different in R2 and before. R3 is the first time you can attach transcripts. Please read the Insead website and do as it says: https://mba.insead.edu/admissions/applic ... cklist.cfm

Good luck!