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12 Nov 2019, 20:24
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Latin America White Male with European Citizenship, 29 years old.
1st option - INSEAD's 2020 September Intake 3rd round or INSEAD's 2021 January intake (Not sure if I apply on 3rd round or wait for January intake)
2nd option - LBS (15 months) , Kellogg 1 year, Columbia (short term)
3rd option - IESE
Education: Economics on the best school of my country. GPA - 6.0/10
Work experience. Total - 5 years 2020 for 3rd round or almost 6 years for January 2021 Intake
1. Equities Desk analyst for 1,5 year in a BB
2. Moved into consulting (MBB) for 2 years
3. As a Junior Manager, I have developed a new area in a Private Banking leading 3 employees
4. Moved into a more Senior position in a FinTech company leading the same number of employees
Post MBA Goal :
1. Long term - Reach senior roles on FinTech companies / Founder in a Tech Company
2. Short and medium term - Product manager or Business Development at any of the big tech companies
GMAT
1. Took the GMAT and scored 690 (Q46V38) and IR 7
I will try to retake GMAT before 3rd round deadline but not sure if I'm gonna be able to rise to 720 (Which was my goal), but if I decide to apply for Jan 2021 I'm going to retake for sure.
My questions?
1. Do I have any chances for 3rd round September 2020? Is it too late for a profile like mine?
2. Is it better to give a better shot on Jan 2021?
3. What would be a ideal GMAT score to try to earn a scholarship on Insead?
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Latin America White Male with European Citizenship, 29 years old.
1st option - INSEAD's 2020 September Intake 3rd round or INSEAD's 2021 January intake (Not sure if I apply on 3rd round or wait for January intake)
2nd option - LBS (15 months) , Kellogg 1 year, Columbia (short term)
3rd option - IESE
Education: Economics on the best school of my country. GPA - 6.0/10
Work experience. Total - 5 years 2020 for 3rd round or almost 6 years for January 2021 Intake
1. Equities Desk analyst for 1,5 year in a BB
2. Moved into consulting (MBB) for 2 years
3. As a Junior Manager, I have developed a new area in a Private Banking leading 3 employees
4. Moved into a more Senior position in a FinTech company leading the same number of employees
Post MBA Goal :
1. Long term - Reach senior roles on FinTech companies / Founder in a Tech Company
2. Short and medium term - Product manager or Business Development at any of the big tech companies
GMAT
1. Took the GMAT and scored 690 (Q46V38) and IR 7
I will try to retake GMAT before 3rd round deadline but not sure if I'm gonna be able to rise to 720 (Which was my goal), but if I decide to apply for Jan 2021 I'm going to retake for sure.
My questions?
1. Do I have any chances for 3rd round September 2020? Is it too late for a profile like mine?
2. Is it better to give a better shot on Jan 2021?
3. What would be a ideal GMAT score to try to earn a scholarship on Insead?
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13 Nov 2019, 23:25
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Hi and thanks for your post!
Applying Round 1 and 2 give you the best chance, by far, to be admitted. So if you are considering applying after Round 2 (aka the January deadline), know that it is very challenging to get in because there are not as many spots left.
I would suggest waiting, not only because of that reason, but also to give you time to increase your GMAT score. While a 690 is solid, you improve your chances of admission if you increase that, even by a small amount. This is even more crucial because your GPA is below the average of your target schools, so you really need to illustrate that you have the quantitative ability to succeed in the classroom.
And as for earning a scholarship at INSEAD, that is even more competitive to attain, which is all the more reason to do everything you can to improve your profile.
I hope that helps. If you would like me to do a full review of your profile after I have seen you resume, please sign up for a free consultation.
Best of luck to you!
Applying Round 1 and 2 give you the best chance, by far, to be admitted. So if you are considering applying after Round 2 (aka the January deadline), know that it is very challenging to get in because there are not as many spots left.
I would suggest waiting, not only because of that reason, but also to give you time to increase your GMAT score. While a 690 is solid, you improve your chances of admission if you increase that, even by a small amount. This is even more crucial because your GPA is below the average of your target schools, so you really need to illustrate that you have the quantitative ability to succeed in the classroom.
And as for earning a scholarship at INSEAD, that is even more competitive to attain, which is all the more reason to do everything you can to improve your profile.
I hope that helps. If you would like me to do a full review of your profile after I have seen you resume, please sign up for a free consultation.
Best of luck to you!
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