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Well the acknowledgement email does say April 3 is the latest date to receive a response. Save to infer you might receive earlier than the said date.
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I remembered something that I wanted to share with you, as you are preparing your application packages.

I spoke to quite a few people here at INSEAD, and it seems like the majority (just like me) hired admissions consultants to prepare their applications. There's hardly any data available on that, but just keep in mind that many people are leveraging experts' advice, which adds up to the competitive pressure. And given that INSEAD does not encourage re-application, it makes sense to consider this in order to maximise your chances.


And given that INSEAD does not encourage re-application, it makes sense to consider this in order to maximise your chances :!:

This information is new to me! Does this mean that applying again for the next year incase of a reject isn't worth your time? Can you kindly throw some light on this?
I am relatively new to MBA college rules regarding admissions. Is this particular to Insead or a general unspoken rule among all B-Schools?
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Hi, I started my application in the online system for R2 intake beginning of this year and assumed that my app would be carried forward once R1 deadline was over. Just checked and the portal says that the deadline is over and there are no available application forms for MBA at the moment. I am guessing its a technical glitch. Has anyone faced something similar?

Cheers!
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It isn't a general rule among all b-schools. Indeed, a large percentage of students securing admission in top B-schools are re-applicants. However, INSEAD do not favour re-applicants to the same extent as do other schools.

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I remembered something that I wanted to share with you, as you are preparing your application packages.

I spoke to quite a few people here at INSEAD, and it seems like the majority (just like me) hired admissions consultants to prepare their applications. There's hardly any data available on that, but just keep in mind that many people are leveraging experts' advice, which adds up to the competitive pressure. And given that INSEAD does not encourage re-application, it makes sense to consider this in order to maximise your chances.


And given that INSEAD does not encourage re-application, it makes sense to consider this in order to maximise your chances :!:

This information is new to me! Does this mean that applying again for the next year incase of a reject isn't worth your time? Can you kindly throw some light on this?
I am relatively new to MBA college rules regarding admissions. Is this particular to Insead or a general unspoken rule among all B-Schools?
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This information is new to me! Does this mean that applying again for the next year incase of a reject isn't worth your time? Can you kindly throw some light on this?
I am relatively new to MBA college rules regarding admissions. Is this particular to Insead or a general unspoken rule among all B-Schools?

Hey, sorry for a delayed response. It's more of an INSEAD rule, here's a quote:

"In general, we do not encourage reapplications unless there has been a significant professional or personal development since the initial application was submitted."


Source: https://mba.insead.edu/faq/faqs_intervie ... isions.cfm

Here's one more link to a thread on this forum: question-regarding-insead-re-application-166517.html
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Submitted my application for R1. Super psyched and anxiously waiting to hear from them regarding the interview outcome. Eagerly waiting!!

This is a question for the current students/alumni - I know this question has been answered multiple times but if someone can help me clarify, that would be great!

INSEAD's re-application policy does not deny you from applying for the next intake. But is it recommended to wait till next intake (Sept 16) or next to next intake (Jan 17)? Also is there a re-applicant essay as well?

Although hoping for the best for this intake but would need some direction if I do get rejected :( INSEAD is my dream school and I am gonna keep trying until I get in!
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Hello Everyone,

I am in the midst of my R2 Application for January 2016 Intake. I am located in Singapore.
Anyone keen on meeting up for discussions? :)
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Hi, I started my application in the online system for R2 intake beginning of this year and assumed that my app would be carried forward once R1 deadline was over. Just checked and the portal says that the deadline is over and there are no available application forms for MBA at the moment. I am guessing its a technical glitch. Has anyone faced something similar?

Cheers!

From:- https://mba.insead.edu/admissions/dates_deadlines.cfm.

"If you choose to delay submission of your application until the following round of the same intake, your application form details will be saved automatically. Note that access to your form will be temporarily disabled from 00:00am (Central European Time) on the day of the deadline, as the system will shutdown for about four days. Access to your form will resume once the temporary shutdown period ends, so you can continue editing it."

I would say try after a couple of days and it should be back to normal for R2.
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How is everyone dealing with the wait? I'm nervous about possible interviews, how much emphasis is placed on them? What's the acceptance rate after interview? Anyone know any ways to start preparing now already?
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leu07vk there is alot of info on the other thread if you can sift through it. insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-600.html#p1497339
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I read the full thread of the previous intake, this really helps! :)
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How is everyone dealing with the wait? I'm nervous about possible interviews, how much emphasis is placed on them? What's the acceptance rate after interview? Anyone know any ways to start preparing now already?

I'm the same boat! The wait is so painful...my heart skipped a beat with I got an email from AO JS yesterday, only to see that it merely said my application is complete and under review. rawr!

Anyway, here's some info I've compiled.

1) Regarding the importance of the interviews from the official INSEAD rep Camille
ask-insead-admissions-127157-240.html#p1469527

"Interviews are here to assess personality, presentation and communication skills, and overall genuineness of the candidate. Usually candidates are denied after interviews because both went badly."

The AskINSEAD thread is actually quite useful. ask-insead-admissions-127157.html#p1040356

2) Interview debriefs Sept 2015 intake and Jan 2015 intake

I looked through the entire Sept 2015 intake thread and these are all the interview debriefs from the previous intake up until March 12. I had a hard time separating them into rounds since some people posted them quite late in the process.

I've also attached a debrief for the Jan 2015 compiled by farhanc85

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-140.html#p1431748

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-140.html#p1431557

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-180.html#p1435253

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-200.html#p1437774

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-200.html#p1436786

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-200.html#p1436573

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-260.html#p1447739

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-260.html#p1447627

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-280.html#p1447999

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-300.html#p1448154

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1448693

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1448846

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1448932

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1450748

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-360.html#p1452703

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-360.html#p1452752

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-540.html#p1483640

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-580.html#p1494265

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How is everyone dealing with the wait? I'm nervous about possible interviews, how much emphasis is placed on them? What's the acceptance rate after interview? Anyone know any ways to start preparing now already?

I'm the same boat! The wait is so painful...my heart skipped a beat with I got an email from AO JS yesterday, only to see that it merely said my application is complete and under review. rawr!

Anyway, here's some info I've compiled.

1) Regarding the importance of the interviews from the official INSEAD rep Camille
ask-insead-admissions-127157-240.html#p1469527

"Interviews are here to assess personality, presentation and communication skills, and overall genuineness of the candidate. Usually candidates are denied after interviews because both went badly."

The AskINSEAD thread is actually quite useful. ask-insead-admissions-127157.html#p1040356

2) Interview debriefs Sept 2015 intake and Jan 2015 intake

I looked through the entire Sept 2015 intake thread and these are all the interview debriefs from the previous intake up until March 12. I had a hard time separating them into rounds since some people posted them quite late in the process.

I've also attached a debrief for the Jan 2015 compiled by farhanc85

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-140.html#p1431748

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-140.html#p1431557

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-180.html#p1435253

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-200.html#p1437774

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-200.html#p1436786

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-200.html#p1436573

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-260.html#p1447739

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-260.html#p1447627

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-280.html#p1447999

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-300.html#p1448154

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1448693

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1448846

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1448932

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-340.html#p1450748

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-360.html#p1452703

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-360.html#p1452752

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-540.html#p1483640

insead-calling-all-applicants-sept-2015-intake-class-of-172724-580.html#p1494265

Hope this helps :)

That is awesome ! Thanks !
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Echoed. Amazing stuff there sofalee. Thanks for putting it all together for us.

I submitted mine on 6th March, have yet to receive a confirmation from INSEAD. Should I be worried?
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This information is new to me! Does this mean that applying again for the next year incase of a reject isn't worth your time? Can you kindly throw some light on this?
I am relatively new to MBA college rules regarding admissions. Is this particular to Insead or a general unspoken rule among all B-Schools?

Hey, sorry for a delayed response. It's more of an INSEAD rule, here's a quote:

"In general, we do not encourage reapplications unless there has been a significant professional or personal development since the initial application was submitted."


Source: https://mba.insead.edu/faq/faqs_intervie ... isions.cfm

Here's one more link to a thread on this forum: question-regarding-insead-re-application-166517.html

Well, from what I've seen it's more of a discouragement than a rule. If you really want to go, re-apply. We've seen a few folks get in on a reapplication. It's gotta make sense and be passionate, and they are less open to it than other schools, but don't take no for an answer if you think it's for you.
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Check your spam folder. If it's not there, maybe you can contact your AO.

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Echoed. Amazing stuff there sofalee. Thanks for putting it all together for us.

I submitted mine on 6th March, have yet to receive a confirmation from INSEAD. Should I be worried?
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Thanks dodoshyne. Does this count as a confirmation? Did anyone get further correspondence after this email?

Dear ___,

Thank you for your interest in the INSEAD MBA Programme. We are pleased to confirm that your online application for the MBA January 2016 Intake (Class of December 2016) has been submitted.

For your convenience and records, please find attached an Adobe version (PDF) of the information you submitted on line.

We will be checking through the details of your application material and will confirm the status of your application to you shortly.

In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your patience while waiting for our e-mail confirmation.

Kind regards,

The INSEAD Admissions Team
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