INSEAD JANUARY 2011 INTAKE

Here are some words re interview invites from someone who's been through the application process and is currently attending:

OutOfMyJeans, on April 11, 2010 at 3:36 pm Said:
Coming to your question, INSEAD is a very competitive school to get into; INSEAD’s very brutal with it’s first cut when it selects candidates for an interview. No one knows official numbers, but rumor has it that nearly 50% or more get chopped off. There are so many things that go into an application, that meeting the bar alone doesn’t nail the deal; loads of people meet the bar by that mathematical definition. The quality of the your work-experience, your essays, your GMAT score, the languages you speak, your nationality, etc. all go towards the decision. So, I wouldn’t really agree with the people who told you that meeting the bar ensures an interview. I don’t think anyone knows the black-art of admissions and till that becomes clear, there will be admissions consultants making easy money. However, if you think you have put in a strong application, then I suggest you remain optimistic and start preparing for the interviews. Don’t know if that helped, but it’s an honest answer. Best of luck!