Calling all IMD Applicants: (2016 Intake) Class of 2017!!

sorry. Here is the link showing number of application for IMD. I really don't think 327 application is an impressive number for top program. and that was last year. for this year, indications aren't motivating so far. By the way, there are TWO rounds ahead.
https://www.forbes.com/colleges/imd/

Seems tossing facts. You have something very special against IMD, don't you?

You are referring to Forbes ranking, where IMD is SECOND BEST ONE-YEAR PROGRAM, and you say IMD is in crisis? https://www.forbes.com/business-schools/ ... al-1-year/
A bit strange, isn't it?

Second, check this out: https://poetsandquants.com/2015/01/03/th ... s-schools/
"Insiders, for example, say that INSEAD accepts about 31% of its 4,000 applicants in any given year". OMG, their acceptance rate is higher than IMD's (30%), INSEAD is in crisis! Ah, wait, it's No1 MBA program, so it's ok It's IMD who is in crisis, we forgot (and just for no reason)

Third. Yes, there are 2 rounds ahead, but in the systems I see accepted from the first 2 rounds only, and still some are pending. Accepted candidates from R3 will start appearing maybe in a month And believe me, everything is ok with class filling in.

Fourth, how do you know number of applications, when there are only 3 rounds passed? And how many applicants are globally to any other MBA programs? We will see it only in 6 months, my dear, so stop manipulating the facts.

Hi Mbaoneyear, there is no statistics which IMD is publishing for students applied this year until now. So i think it is not true. Also, in all business schools there are always changes, question is that constantly the quality of students is similar or not. I think IMD and other top schools will always have to be on their feet. Are they loosing candidates to others, i doubt. I have seen candidates in other business schools and i went to IMD assessment day myself. I saw the quality of other people on the day, it was exceptional. They were coming from positions where people go after an MBA. I suggest if you want to pick school dont pick because of the adcom or other people are leaving, pick what is suitable for your age, where you want to work, what kind of experience you want to have.

Hey Dennis14!

I saw you changed your status to "Admitted" for IMD.

So are you in? What's your decision?
You applied in R2, right?
How was your Assessment Day?

I'll be also going on July 1st

anyone else?

FROM IMD Admissions Blog: Another pinnacle is ours!

​This week was amazing in terms of work load, level of stress, meeting new people, surprises and having fun! We start networking. Being a part of the IMD community is a great honor, a significant responsibility and a great fun! It is very selected, but very strong. Bonds between people are rather strong and people share a set of similar values. I enjoyed my first networking events and learned a lot! I start realizing the power of our career services with all the support and learning, company presentations and preparations we get through. When in our normal professional lives, could we have a comprehensive feedback from our job interviewers? I used to think of myself being quite experienced: previous job interviews, my interview with IMD during the admission process seemed well enough. Well… now I see that there is some room for developmentJ Then we prepared and participated in the conference “Navigating The Future 2016”. I must say, that in my case preparation was really tough, as we built the whole presentation in almost two days. My journey can never be verbalized. Yes, together with my teammates Robin, Mati and Revaz we built the storyline, split job and each did a thorough research on our topic. We knew the main idea behind the storyline, we supported each other and worked hard. The morning of our presentation was very nervous: all classmates in business attire, rash steps in corridors, dry-runs. Two hours to go and a mess in my mind – what shall I say… And then - the IMD magic. Our program director Ralf listened to our presentation, praised our slides and retold us our story in a couple of simple and clear sentences. All of a sudden, it finally clicked in my mind, I calmed down and visualized it. We did our presentation, just as other eleven groups of MBAs, in front of our classmates and senior executives, in a beautiful and solemn conference hall. I can never express how grateful I am to Ralf for this invaluable lesson on ingenious simplicity and grace of thinking over unfamiliar and complex topics, on pulling yourself together at critical moments and on power of believing in people. That moment of accomplishment, of being shoulder to shoulder with my teammates and silent mutual support, and of trust from my superiors gave me a grain of self-confidence and confidence in people, that I want to nurture to grow into a leadership pearl throughout my life. I want to praise all my classmates, who did a fantastic job in preparing and presenting, in writing their theses and handling Q&A. There were a few of us, who run an extra-mile in helping the MBA office to organize the class, communicate with IT and other departments, design printing materials and host the conference. Thank you, Kevin, Robin, Shashank, Alex, Waqas and Hani! Thank you to all, who made this real learning, real conference and real achievement happen! Till soon, Aysylu

I read in the forum 2 people got invited for assessment day on July 1st

Has anyone heard back from the ad com?

Can anyone confirm if there are more than 1 assessment days for a single round ?

There are lots of assessment days, sometimes twice a week. It's a continuous activity.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yes and in fact, I think there are several days of assessment day for a single round. I had some business I needed to take care of so IMD actually informed me of an another date.

vibis ,exousia: Thanks !!

an add-on question : is it true that all the assessment days WILL be conducted within the 6 week period from the deadline date ? i.e if one applied on the 1st of June the assessment is to be conducted on or before 15th of July ? or is it flexible ?

exousia and vibis: did you guys have your assessments done ? how long after the submission date did you hear about your assessment day invite ?

thanks again

No idea. Where did you take 6 weeks period? Is it written somewhere?


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

vibis . No it's not written anywhere

I was referring to the process timeline on the website.

I think the 3-6 weeks period on IMD website is more the standard period during which you hear back from them (invited or not to the assement day).... then it doesn't say the period for the assement days... then some persons need a visa to go for the assement day so I would expect there's quite a bit of time between the 1st and the last assement day for each round... (my hypothesis - no idea if true or not)

Has anyone heard back from the adcom lately ? Any new invites for assessment days (other than the one on 1st July ) ?


Sent from my iPhone using GMAT Club Forum mobile app

Not yet. Hoping it should be soon

Just received a phone call inviting me to the August 16 assessment day. Admitted to INSEAD already, I will probably withdraw my application and hopefully my slot will be opened to others who are waiting for the invites.

Congratulations!! Where you located? Fingers crossed. Hoping I receive a call

Posted from my mobile device