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INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   05 Sep 2020, 07:36
Hi guys, just got Waitlisted from R3. Tings don’t look very optimistic for the Waitlist do they?

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   05 Sep 2020, 09:04
slimmz2004 wrote:

That's such a hard decision, but I think you made the right choice.
**Disclaimer: this is what I think will happen, my own opinion from what I am seeing.

I predict the final admit for 21D will be around 600, and the admission committee will want a good number of them to differ, bringing the number down to 500-ish. I don't believe they will have a larger class than 500. The faculty has already committed to teaching the same class multiple times in order to provide students an in-person experience.

They are keeping people on the waitlist in case the number goes below 500, but I don't think this will happen. On top of that, INSEAD doesn't recommend reapplication.

However, that being said, I don't agree with the "weaker MBA" I think an MBA is as good as you make it, and doing it during uncertain times teaches you a completely different set of skills that can be highly useful for your future careers.

Best of luck!


Hi, I was just wondering if you could elaborate on the "INSEAD doesnt recommend reapplication". What does that mean for people who are waitlisted then?
Also, does anyone know how many people are on the waitlist for 21D?
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   24 Sep 2020, 13:31
Hi Guys, I'm waitlisted for 21D, applied in R4.

1. Chances look slim right? Since many are deferring to 21D
2. Do you think extra essays, recommendations, or a higher GMAT score would help?
3. How long do you think the waitlist is? Is it more than 10 (5% of class size)?
4. They should definitely be telling me the result before Oct end right? Since getting a visa, arranging funds for confirmation payment and even final payment etc. would take time

Would be grateful to hear your thoughts on the above questions.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   25 Sep 2020, 20:34
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25 Sep is the notification deadline for round 4 admits. So after yesterday the total number of 21D climbed up to 610+, and I don’t feel a sentiment that many students are planning to defer. Sorry to share the bad news but I hope you can manage your expectations with this info. So letting your AO know that you’re also ok with later batches may help.

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2020, 04:12
Is it usual to ask to be considered to later batches? Since I don’t have a final decision I won’t submit another application but due to the class occupation I think applying for September intake would give me higher chances =\

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25 Sep is the notification deadline for round 4 admits. So after yesterday the total number of 21D climbed up to 610+, and I don’t feel a sentiment that many students are planning to defer. Sorry to share the bad news but I hope you can manage your expectations with this info. So letting your AO know that you’re also ok with later batches may help.

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   28 Sep 2020, 20:41
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dmbarcelos wrote:
Is it usual to ask to be considered to later batches? Since I don’t have a final decision I won’t submit another application but due to the class occupation I think applying for September intake would give me higher chances =\

liaotingk wrote:
25 Sep is the notification deadline for round 4 admits. So after yesterday the total number of 21D climbed up to 610+, and I don’t feel a sentiment that many students are planning to defer. Sorry to share the bad news but I hope you can manage your expectations with this info. So letting your AO know that you’re also ok with later batches may help.

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It is usual nowadays that admits defer to later batches. INSEAD is even offering later batches to some admits who applied to 21D.
I don't know how admission committee work, at least it seems to me that asking for later batches may give a higher chance, although some waitlisted students feedback that the school did not reply to their request of transferring to later batches.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   02 Oct 2020, 16:31
Hi all,

I saw two admits from the waitlist for Jan 2021 in another forum. Anybody else here received an offer ?

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   06 Oct 2020, 09:26
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Hi all,

I saw two admits from the waitlist for Jan 2021 in another forum. Anybody else here received an offer ?

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\\which forum?
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   07 Oct 2020, 03:44
Has anyone else heard anything? I'll probably write to them soon... I need to get some sort of an indication in a month since I have to give notice, etc. I'm open to reapplying next year
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   07 Oct 2020, 07:00
What happens if a person doesn’t get off the waitlist are they encouraged to reapply and make a whole new application or is that it

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   07 Oct 2020, 09:41
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What happens if a person doesn’t get off the waitlist are they encouraged to reapply and make a whole new application or is that it

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I was wondering about this too. I saw some previous comments saying re-applications are not encouraged...
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2020, 01:05
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I just got an offer at Singy - I had originally applied to Fonty.

This is not what I expected...

Edit: FYI I had applied in R1, and I had given them an update roughly every 1-2 months with respect to interactions with school through online events and alumni networking/ GMAT retakes/ work project successes/ extracurriculars.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2020, 05:02
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same. looks like the waitlist is still moving, don't lose hope everyone.

hyrdra123456879 wrote:
I just got an offer at Singy - I had originally applied to Fonty.

This is not what I expected...

Edit: FYI I had applied in R1, and I had given them an update roughly every 1-2 months with respect to interactions with school through online events and alumni networking/ GMAT retakes/ work project successes/ extracurriculars.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   13 Oct 2020, 05:15
Does anyone know what happens if you don’t get off the waitlist? Are you just denied or can you re apply for next year?

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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   26 Oct 2020, 08:51
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The school ended up declining my deferral request. I'll most likely end up withdrawing and reapplying.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   27 Oct 2020, 10:00
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The school ended up declining my deferral request. I'll most likely end up withdrawing and reapplying.



Were you trying to defer to the sept 2021 or jan 2022 intake? I am guessing they didnt give a reason for declining. Strange decision though, considering the larger class size and pandemic, you would think they would give out more deferrals?
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   28 Oct 2020, 13:09
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hyrdra123456879 wrote:
The school ended up declining my deferral request. I'll most likely end up withdrawing and reapplying.



Were you trying to defer to the sept 2021 or jan 2022 intake? I am guessing they didnt give a reason for declining. Strange decision though, considering the larger class size and pandemic, you would think they would give out more deferrals?


Very strange indeed - I was trying to defer to Jan 22 intake.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   03 Nov 2020, 11:50
I've withdrawn my application - moving to Singapore didn't quite align with my goals.
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Re: INSEAD Waitlist January 2021 Intake [#permalink] New post   06 Apr 2021, 03:12
Hi to all
is improving your GMAT score a real added value for WL candidates?
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