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Schools: Instead Sept 20 Intake (A$) CBS '22 (D) LBS '22 (A) Kellogg '22 (D) Booth '22 (D) Tuck '22 (A) Cambridge "21 (II)

GMAT 1: 710 Q49 V40 Verified score

GMAT 2: 710 Q49 V40 Verified score

GPA: 2.7

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Schools: Instead Sept 20 Intake (A$) CBS '22 (D) LBS '22 (A) Kellogg '22 (D) Booth '22 (D) Tuck '22 (A) Cambridge "21 (II)

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Hi Namita,

Thank you very much for your response. That was very helpful and I will definitely think hard and deep about my post-undergrad ECs.

Concerning the re-taking of the GMAT, I did. Just yesterday, and scored the same! A 710 again! I guess I am stuck with this, and another re-take isn't going to make any sense. Though I did icrease my Q (from a 47 to a 49), the V (40) and IR (5) have remained the same. I think I will just have to work hard on my applications, cross my fingers and apply with the same score.

INSEAD is a long shot, but it's my dream school. I will work very hard on my applications

I have also been reading that INSEAD places a very strong emphasis on international exposure. Though I haven't worked in any foreign countries (being a lawyer, it's not easy for us to jump over to another jurisdiction and practice their law - any job abroad mostly means going to their law schools and clearing their bar exams), but I work most of the time with foreign clients (looking to invest in India) and/or foreign PE funds (having presence in India). And my profession and role being very high in client facing, means that I deal with them on a personal level on the phone, over emails and in meetings (when they visit India).

Would the above count as average or strong international exposure?

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Well, you will have to make the best of what you have. Both for GMAT and international exposure. As a back-up plan, you should also apply to other MBA programs - if you really want to get into business school by a particular time then its always risky to apply just to one business school.

The 2 point jump in GMAT quant to 49 makes your overall score more respectable than before

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You can make your current work experience sound relevant to INSEAD in terms of international exposure. Although a majority of Indians going to INSEAD have lived/ worked abroad, however, there are a handful who haven't. You can still demonstrate the skills you will likely develop by working abroad- open-mindedness, adaptability, ability to work in multi-cultural teams, bond with team members, learn from them and manage conflict. Also, some understanding of global markets.

INSEAD essays are long, so they do give applicants ample opportunities to showcase these skills.

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Hello LadyGaladriel,

Speaking on your concerns:
(i) not very high GMAT score - GMAT is never considered alone, it is one of many factors. To be frank, a 730 or 750 would not guarantee you a shortlist. Average GMAT is different for different pool. Since you do not come from the most applied Indian pool of engineers, your profile has a tinge of uniqueness (lawyer) in the pool and a score of 710 is very competitive. You should focus more on application i.e. your story - Essays, LoRs and Resume.

(ii) an unbalanced GMAT score - Well, like I mentioned before, GMAT is one of the factors in the application. In my batch (Class of December 2017), I have seen people with a score ranging from 660-700. INSEAD will ask you to retake the exam, if GMAT is the decisive factor between applications.

(iii) not securing very high grades during my undergrad - Not all INSEADers have it. Best example is me. I really do not want to expand upon myself here though.

To conclude, your primary focus should be application at this stage. Your profile with ECs is certainly very interesting. Work on your story.

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Hi everyone,

Do I stand a chance at INSEAD with my profile? It's my dream school, and the aim is to switch to a consultancy. I have been counselling clients from a legal perspective for a while (being a transactional lawyer - primarily M&A and PE), and would love to switch to business/strategy counselling through a consultancy career.

Female, Indian, Corporate Lawyer

GMAT: 710 (V40, Q47, IR5, AWA 6)

Educational qualifications: I have completed my schooling at a school that features every year in the Times of India top 10 schools in India. I secured 95% in 10th and 86% in 12th.

Thereafter, I studied my law (5-year B.A.LL.B course) in one of the top 10 law schools in the country. My grades in college are unfortunately average. In top 25 in a batch of 100.

Work experience: I have around 4 years of PQE (and will complete 5 by the time of starting the session). First 2 years were at one of top 5 law firms in India, through college placements. The subsequent 2 years (and where I am working right now) is at the #1 law firm in India. I work as a transactional lawyer (specializing in M&A and private equity investments) and mostly work with foreign clients being companies (many US, UK, Chinese, Australian and Singapore clients) and PE funds (such Goldman Sachs, Blackstone, Warburg Pincus and Brookfield) looking at investments in India.

I have recently been promoted to a Senior Associate, which is one of the only 3 promotions that we receive in our entire careers in law firms. Our designations are Associate ---> Senior Associate ----> Principal Associate ----> Partner. Further, I have consistently been rated very high in terms of performance and have received high bonus payouts. My job profile is very high in client facing work and involves no court experience, since I am a corporate lawyer and deal with transactions such as share purchase, acquisitions, mergers etc., and not litigation.

Recommendations: I can obtain recommendations from my current boss (a partner at my firm), another partner at my firm that I work for extensively, and my ex-boss (a partner at my ex-firm).

Co-curriculars: Have 2 legal research papers as publications in journals and 1 legal research paper presentation. Also have 1 moot court participation in a national level moot court competition.

Extra-curricular:
a) During College:
• Volunteering at an NGO that provides free legal aid to socially disadvantaged women.
• Teaching at a coaching class for CLAT (Common Law Admission Test - the Indian equivalent of LSAT ).
• Part-time content writing for websites (including the blog of an online retailer).
• Headed the book clubs on sci-fi and fantasy literature and organized intra-college crossword tournaments.
• In the organization committee of an inter-law school sports festival organized by our law school.

b) Post College:
• Mentoring a financially disadvantaged teenager with an NGO.
• Handled the CSR activity of a listed company in Indore with a friend by creating a plan for manufacturing low-cost sanitary napkins for distribution in Indore to disadvantaged women.

c) Office participation:
• Part of the team which suggests ideas and drives the updating of the technological systems within the workplace for increased productivity.
• Regularly conduct workshops in office on sexual harassment at the workplace.

I identify my major flaws as (i) not very high GMAT score, (ii) an unbalanced GMAT score, and (iii) not securing very high grades during my undergrad. Unfortunately flaws are what we can't undo.

Thanks to whoever is kind enough to share their two bits!

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Hi Experts!

I'd like to kindly request you for your feedback on my candidacy for INSEAD. Here goes.

Background:
Indian Male
Age 27
GMAT 720
Industry: Consulting (Front end consulting role in one of the largest HR Consulting organizations in the world, typically held by Tier-1 MBA professionals)

Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from IIT Delhi (CGPA – 7.0)

Work Experience: Total 4+ years (in india)
Worked for over 2 years in a social sector consulting startup and 1 year in an election campaign strategy firm (a SuperPAC). Working in the strategic HR consulting for last 1 year.

Extra curriculars – Won international competitions and worked on two international projects in Europe. Worked as Coordinator in various campus festivals and a student association club.

Post MBA Goal – Work in MBB strategy consulting firms

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Hello Sid5050,

Your credentials are impressive.

Find below the analysis:

- International Exposure: Were the projects in your role or outside? Reason I am asking is that you have mentioned working on international projects under EC. For now, I assume projects were under your role
- Academic Capacity: 720 is a good GMAT score. IIT Delhi will certainly help the case. GPA is fine (neither high nor low). What is your GMAT breakdown?
- Leadership: Would like to hear from you on this
- Community Impact: Your work experience in social sector will be very useful
- Work Exp: 5+ years of work experience, if you apply to Sep 2020 intake, is good enough

A lot of people come from consulting background and seek MBB post MBA. Though you have a good profile but you will have to work on showcasing uniqueness in your application. Anecdotes and story line need to be carefully chosen.

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I'd like to kindly request you a profile evaluation on my candidacy for INSEAD. Here goes.

Nationality- Moroccan
Residence - France
Gender- Male
Age - 29
Grad- 3,6 GPA (Tier1 engineering school)
GMAT- 700(Q49, V37, IR6, AWA5)

Post MBA Goals:
Short Term : MBB Consulting
Long Term: Founding my own company with a focus on the African market // maybe do politics

Work Exp :
- 5+ years in a big telco company : I have joined the company within a specific an attractive recruitment scheme designed for high-potential graduates from the best international engineering and/or business schools. Rate of admission: 25 among 1500+ candidates (~1%).
- 4 different jobs/promotions in 5 years: deputy technical team manager (+100people), financial controller (~40m€), E-commerce strategist (Reporting to France's B2C E-commerce VP), Transformation program director (my current job).
-> Thanks to this experience, I have a transverse vision of the company that I want to consolidate with a mba from INSEAD (my dream school)
- Intrapreneurship: Since 2016, I devote part of my time to implement a solution that has become a major project: sponsored by an executive and included in the roadmap of the direction to which I belong.

Awards and Recognition :
- Merit scholarship awarded by the Moroccan government to pursue my studies in France
- Part of the high potential pool of my company
- Got promotion to the next level (there remains only one level to become top manager) as one of the youngest to access
- Had the opportunity to present my intrapraneurial project to the CEO and the executive committee.

Extra-Curricular Activities:
- Contribution to the seminaries organization dealing with strategic topics for the development of Morocco (politics has always interested me)
- Created and led, with HR, a think tank (50+ young employees, experts and senior executives ) on youth engagement based on design thinking techniques to empower young people in my company.
- During my studies, Moroccan representative within the “Assembly of Delegates of Residents’ Committee “ of the International University Campus in Paris which is the largest site hosting foreign students and researchers in France and maybe in the world (+12,000 students, researchers, artists and athletes from 127 countries !!!). My task was to represent the residents’ views on all issues to do with living on the International Campus and create bridges with other cultures.

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Hi Medstark,

that's a great profile overall and I quite love it. You check a whole number of boxes for several b-schools, including INSEAD. You have international experience, diversity of experience, leadership experience through your initiatives, and excellent career progression. Your ECAs are somewhat differentiated (HR thinktank and Morocco related seminars) and would be more impactful if you have achieved some positive outcomes due to your efforts.

Now its your responsibility to submit a strong application. This includes a resume that shows your achievements, impact and career progression. Use strong, impactful action verbs for every pointer that showed you made a big difference to the activity in question. We see so many disappointing resumes every year even when applicants have excellent profiles otherwise. Along with the resume, your essays and recos need to be solid as well. Reach out f you need help with these.

Also, consider applying to LBS- great program for those have international orientation and its also top of the ranking charts.

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Hello MBADecoder,

Thank you a lot for your evaluation. What do you think about my GMAT score ?

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Hey MedStark,

Looking at your profile, if you apply in R1, your GMAT score is competitive.

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Hey!

I would like you to kindly review my profile and possibly comment on its quality.

Age: 30 , Gender: Male , Nationality : Indian

GMAT : 750

Bachelor's : Symbiosis International University
Bachelor in Accounts & Finance , graduated with 3.10/4 in 2010

MBA : Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, Delhi (considered one of the best college's in Asia for Trade)
MBA in International Business (specialisation Trade) , graduated with 2.62/4.33 in 2016

Certifications: CFA LvL 3 & FRM LvL 2

Languages : English, Hindi & French

Work ex Post - MBA:

- 3 years(current) as a Trade manager responsible for procuring, transporting and importing dry bulk commodity into 14 African countries(biggest importer of clinker in African continent & handling traders in excess of $100million independently) based out of Middle East with constant travel to all 14 country's.

Work ex Pre - MBA:

- 2 years with Lloyd's London working in Maritime Insurance with one of the biggest Property & Casualty Insurance Brokers.

- 2 years entrepreneurial venture(business development) - expansion of existing family business in setting up educational institute (K+10) which unfortunately had to be wound down dude to sanction and licensing legalities.

Post MBA: would like to be involved in operations role of European energy trading firms(very briefly).

I wanted to know, in particular, whether I am have a competitive profile for INSEAD, keeping in mind this would be my second MBA and how much of a factor would my low MBA gpa play?

Please comment.

Thanks in advance,

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Hey Second MBA11,

You have competitive profile for INSEAD. Your low GPA can be compensated by other factors in your application, ex. 750 GMAT. As I have mentioned earlier in posts, my GPA was also low. There are a lot of factors considered in your application. Having said that, you can address low GPA in optional essays.

I have met Second MBAs at INSEAD, so second MBA is entertained by school. Your entrepreneurial journey and Post MBA exp (showing leadership) would definitely be cherry on top. I am currently working with Second MBA candidates and the only advice is that your story should be strong enough to justify another MBA, don't leave it hanging in the dark.

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Hi,

Can anyone give feedback on my chances to INSEAD?

Want to shift career into Management Consulting. So, hopeful that MBA would be a trampoline for this.

Asian, currently working in UAE.
Age: 30
Diploma of Electronics Engineering, 2010, 3.2/4.0
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, 2010, 3.0/4.0
Work Experience: 6 years
Job: Researcher in University
GMAT: 710
Can speak 3 foreign languages apart from my native language.
Have been living abroad for the past 8 years.
Interned in big tech plant in Europe 5 years ago.

many thanks in advance.

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Hello Experts

I request your views and advice on my profile.

Background:
Indian Female, 28 yrs
Doctor (MBBS)
GMAT (yet-to-give) target 710

Education:
Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery

Work Experience: Total 5 years
Job 1 - Medical Officer (6m)
Job 2 - Medical Officer and Co-ordinator of medical unit (9m)
Job 3 - Founding member of healthcare startup. The start-up did not take off due to multiple operational reasons. (1y)
Job 4 - Program Manager of an international academic Masters program in Asia brought in collaboration with a UL university. 2 years into the program has more than 70 surgeons from 7 nationalities across Asia. Laid the foundation of the program. Was in-charge of medical operations as well as the NGO associated with the same organisation in multiple community activities including fund-raising. (1.5y)
Job 5 - Currently the founder of a social start-up for the elderly (1y)
Overall a slightly more intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial resume. The journey has come with its fair share of learning.

Extra curriculars - Teaching underprivileged students, part of an NGO
Post MBA Goal -
Short term - to get into social impact sector either in foundations such as Bill & Mellinda Gates or social businesses or social impact consulting
Long term - Drive my own social venture and get into social impact investment

Why Insead? - I want to work with organisations across the world with deep community engagement. Heavy interest in relocation to experience the best of social impact.

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Hey Joloochu,

Here you go,

By the time you will start program, you will have work exp of 7+ years. Combination of work exp and GMAT (710) is decent. Your international exposure is pretty good with living 8 years abroad and speaking 3 languages, adding to diversity.

About your post mba goal of Management consulting, a lot of applicants write the same in application. Need to figure out how are you different, showing UNIQUENESS. I can't comment on other important factors - Leadership and Giving to learning community, need more inputs from you.

Cheers!
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Hello Experts

I request your views and advice on my profile.

Background:
Indian Female, 28 yrs
Doctor (MBBS)
GMAT (yet-to-give) target 710

Education:
Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery

Work Experience: Total 5 years
Job 1 - Medical Officer (6m)
Job 2 - Medical Officer and Co-ordinator of medical unit (9m)
Job 3 - Founding member of healthcare startup. The start-up did not take off due to multiple operational reasons. (1y)
Job 4 - Program Manager of an international academic Masters program in Asia brought in collaboration with a UK university. Currently, the program has more than 70 surgeons representing 7 nationalities across Asia. Additionally was in-charge of operations at the NGO associated with the same organisation including fund-raising activities. Was the intern co-ordinator for international students coming to the NGO for summer internships.(1.5y)
Job 5 - Currently the founder of a social start-up for the elderly (1y)
Overall a slightly more intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial resume. The journey has come with its fair share of learning.

Extra curriculars - Teaching underprivileged students, part of an NGO
Post MBA Goal
Short term - to get into social impact sector either in foundations such as Bill & Mellinda Gates or social businesses or social impact consulting. I want to work with organisations across the world with deep community engagement. Heavy interest in relocation abroad to work at renowned social impact organisations with a focus on healthcare.
Long term - Drive my own social venture and get into social impact investment

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Hi, Can you please help me in evaluating my profile for INSEAD MBA, Class of 2021

Nationality: Indian, Female, 24 years

Graduation(B.Tech.) - Tier 2 college-7.5 CGPA

GMAT:710(Q49,V36)

Work-Ex: 4 years in Data Analytics and Business Analysis field
2 years: ZS Associates
2 years: BCG

Extra Curricular:
-Leading the CSR group (60 people) at BCG and managing their monthly activities
-Active member of Robinhood army
-Core member of Women Leadership Initiatives at BCG, Events Team at BCG

Post MBA goals: Front end Consulting

Anything else:
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Hello Experts

I request your views and advice on my profile.

Background:
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Doctor (MBBS)
GMAT (yet-to-give) target 710

Education:
Bachelor in Medicine and Surgery

Work Experience: Total 5 years
Job 1 - Medical Officer (6m)
Job 2 - Medical Officer and Co-ordinator of medical unit (9m)
Job 3 - Founding member of healthcare startup. The start-up did not take off due to multiple operational reasons. (1y)
Job 4 - Program Manager of an international academic Masters program in Asia brought in collaboration with a UK university. Currently, the program has more than 70 surgeons representing 7 nationalities across Asia. Additionally was in-charge of operations at the NGO associated with the same organisation including fund-raising activities. Was the intern co-ordinator for international students coming to the NGO for summer internships.(1.5y)
Job 5 - Currently the founder of a social start-up for the elderly (1y)
Overall a slightly more intrapreneurial and entrepreneurial resume. The journey has come with its fair share of learning.

Extra curriculars - Teaching underprivileged students, part of an NGO
Post MBA Goal
Short term - to get into social impact sector either in foundations such as Bill & Mellinda Gates or social businesses or social impact consulting. I want to work with organisations across the world with deep community engagement. Heavy interest in relocation abroad to work at renowned social impact organisations with a focus on healthcare.
Long term - Drive my own social venture and get into social impact investment

Hi SG,

Doctors applying for an MBA program is certainly a differentiated category. They apply every year but in few numbers. Here are a few thing's I'd like to say:
1. You've changed 5 jobs in 5 years. That can be a problem with the admissions team as they value depth of experience
2. You've just started a new venture, so I'd like to understand how an MBA fits in at this point in time. This could also raise alarm bells during your application, and make the adcom wonder whether you are job hopping and the MBA is part of that urge to change a job.
I'd not be able to comment on your career goals until I understand some of your past background. Feel free to schedule a call for an in-depth discussion.

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Hi,

Could you please be more specific about your work experience? Exactly what did you do at these two companies? Did you get promotions? what were your achievements? Did you gain some international experience?

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Hi,

I would like you to kindly review my profile.

Age: 29 , Gender: Male , Nationality : Indian

GMAT : 700 - will retake once again in August

Bachelor's : Anna University, Computer Science, graduated with distinction in 2012

Post graduate Diploma in mgmt (similar to an MBA but not exactly an MBA degree) : MDI, Gurgaon, graduated with 6.5/10 in 2016 (its a decent enough brand in India but not outside)

Certifications: Certified FRM

WE Post - MBA:

- 3 years Consultant (Technology) at a Fortune 500 company (top 200)
- do not have international experience but have worked across projects with international clients based out of UK, US and Canada

WE Pre - MBA:

- 2 years as a developer in a Fortune 500 company

Post MBA goal: would like to get into Product Management in technology.
Reason for another MBA - 1. It was a diploma in mgmt so not a proper MBA degree
2. It has not really helped me to crack into Product Mgmt
3. Would like to have an MBA from a top tier univ recognized globally

Kindly let me know if my profile is competitive for INSEAD and what parts of my profile I need to focus on to improve my chances.

Please comment.

Thanks in advance,
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Hi prashanths,

Thank you for your post and for sharing your profile. Your profile could yield an admit to INSEAD, should you successfully speak to your (i) professional experiences, (ii) your need for an MBA, and (iii) how you intend to use your time at INSEAD to help you grow. A few comments on the different components of your profile below:

Academics: Your academics are good, but you do need to show INSEAD that you are able to handle the rigor of their degree, and an increased GMAT will work in your favor.

Professional Experience: Your professional experience is good. I recommend you address your international-client-facing exposure and how it has helped you see your need for an MBA. Also, speak to why you need an MBA to pivot your career.

Community Engagement/ECs: You did not mention any community engagement in your post. Are you/have you been involved in your community via volunteer work, extracurricular, etc.?

I would love to learn your story and see how we can help you with your career ambitions. When you are ready, please reach out.

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