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docks007

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31 Jul 2013, 10:59

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I wish you were in AdCom or may be a fortune teller

Anyways its time to relax now

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Can someone please tell me what are the chances to get in if both interview went average ? My motivation level for Schol essays would depend a lot on that.

Ducceus: Each essay has 2 questions minimum.

You will get in. Wanna bet ?

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31 Jul 2013, 12:39

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Hello everyone!

Could anybody please check the number of addmited students and also the number of Brazilians?

Many thanks in advance!

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31 Jul 2013, 13:34

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Hello everyone!

Could anybody please check the number of addmited students and also the number of Brazilians?

Many thanks in advance!

4 records (including 1 with dual nationality)

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31 Jul 2013, 17:37

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Could anybody check the same about russia/ukraine/cis, please?

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Could anybody check the same about russia/ukraine/cis, please?

Posted from my mobile device

2 Ukrainian
13 Russian

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31 Jul 2013, 23:40

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Really alot Russian speakers...

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01 Aug 2013, 01:12

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I had both of my interviews over the last 2 days. While both interviewers were friendly, there was a definite difference in the tone of the interviews – the one was more relaxed, the interviewer showed a genuine interest in my career projection and gave me a lot of advice and insight into his INSEAD experience. The other was a lot more serious and I got the sense that the interviewer was questioning the value in the cost increase over the last decade.

The questions were similar in both interviews:
• Take me through your CV and career progression
• 3 why’s
• Where else did I apply
• International experience
• What did and didn’t go well in my people management roles
• What do I consider my major achievement
• How will I fund

Now for the long wait and scholarship applications!

Best of luck to all…

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01 Aug 2013, 01:20

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Its a really long wait again especially when I am totally clueless on how the interviews went. Anyone working on Plan B ?

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01 Aug 2013, 01:58

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Questions to 1st round people:
All results comes out on the last date or it can come early as well ?
When do you start the session in January (date) ?
How much time you get to pay the deposit amount ?
Anyone from UK getting better interest rate than prodigy ?
Anyone has a suggestion for cheapest and best way to learn French ? (some good online course? )

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01 Aug 2013, 02:37

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Questions to 1st round people:

Anyone has a suggestion for cheapest and best way to learn French ? (some good online course? )

I believe they mentioned at the fontainebleau open day that they have some contacts with good language schools in Fontainebleau. Maybe not the cheapest, but probably one of the better solutions.

Something I have used from time to time to maintain my language knowledge is https://www.meetup.com, but you need to have the luck of having a French language group in your neighbourhood (or you create one)

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01 Aug 2013, 02:43

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I tried to do it once by meeting people, they are active here through couchsurfing community. But its difficult to be regular that way so was hoping for something online. INSEAD campus one might be expensive+ such an extra effort.

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Questions to 1st round people:

Anyone has a suggestion for cheapest and best way to learn French ? (some good online course? )

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01 Aug 2013, 04:23

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Quote:

All results comes out on the last date or it can come early as well ?

It will come on a Tuesday or Thursday the week of the decision deadline

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When do you start the session in January (date) ?

January 6

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How much time you get to pay the deposit amount ?

1 month

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Anyone from UK getting better interest rate than prodigy ?

Prodigy ranging from 8 to 10% APR. BNP Paribas offer 3% with Bank Guarantee( This is long process, 2-3 months)

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Anyone has a suggestion for cheapest and best way to learn French ? (some good online course? )

you wont learn French in 3 months. So, if you start out in Singy, it is better off learning some easier Asian language or some related Indian dialect

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One of the August intake student told me its 7% a few months back. 8-10% is unaffordable :-O

I did French once 7 yrs back but never really got a chance to practice. Cant afford to learn another one now but yes time would be really less after result for sure and DELF certification was not easy even at that time.

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Just completed my first interview today. The interviewer was at a senior level position at an MNC, graduated from INSEAD in '08. Fortunately she knew what I did as she had visited my restaurant a few times (I have recently exited from the business) and said it was one of her favorite restaurants in the area.

She conducted the interview (40 mins) in a very professional yet informal manner - asked the usual "Whys" as I had expected but it was more like a conversation than an high-pressure interview. She didn't take notes, gave several insights into the program and seemed to have a genuine interest in the decisions I have made thus far and my post-MBA goals.

I think the biggest takeaways were:
- Be honest and realistic about your stories, it ll take them a second to see through BS
- Carry a copy of the Resume with you - although I had mailed it to her earlier, she said she didn't get a chance to look at it. It helped to present a copy for her reference right away which was a cue for the "tell me about yourself" question
- Give examples as much as possible - you may have stories to tell but may not get the question prompt. In that case, try to talk about it in a different way, forget about how you visualized tell the story during practice
- She tried to emphasize on the intensity of the course. Try to think of ways which show that you are taking initiative to stay on par already (learning business fundamentals, exit language, etc)
- As much as I was tempted, I didn't ask for feedback. I dont think its a good idea to put them on the spot / also think it shows insecurity
- Sent her a thank you note soon after and told her I will inform her of the final outcome
- BE YOURSELF

That's all I can think of for now. I felt it went well but she didn't give any indication in that regard. Guess will have to just wait and watch.

Good luck guys, hope my 2 cents were of some help.

Cheers,
V

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01 Aug 2013, 06:46

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I forgot to send the thank you note :-(

Now its gone, it took me a day to come back home and then I forgot. I guess it makes a difference when you are connecting to someone from same nationality.

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01 Aug 2013, 06:49

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Just curious: What happened to your restaurant ?

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01 Aug 2013, 06:58

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I wouldn't stress too much - it's a nice to have but I read some survey the other day that sending a note doesn't really have an impact on interviewers.

I connected better with the interviewer that was a different nationality to me - I think it's more of a personality thing.

docks007

I forgot to send the thank you note :-(

Now its gone, it took me a day to come back home and then I forgot. I guess it makes a difference when you are connecting to someone from same nationality.

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01 Aug 2013, 07:06

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Please can someone share the number admitted African (particularly South African) students?

Thanks in advance...

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01 Aug 2013, 07:18

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There exists such surveys ?

Google is a ginie.

I haven't met any Indian since so long that I just cannot compare 8-)

but for 1st 7-10 minutes I had to use all my mind to the accent of one of my interviewer.

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I forgot to send the thank you note :-(

Now its gone, it took me a day to come back home and then I forgot. I guess it makes a difference when you are connecting to someone from same nationality.