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I also got an email from my AO stating that application is ready for review. However no comment on the gmat
Where does it state that gmat score needs to be shared prior to 20th July. Can any one share the link. TIA :)

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Well, my AO email started the extension sentence stating that ...due to a high volume of applications,...

Regarding the GMAT my view is the same as before, and I believe it is quite reinforced by the email they sent (there is no link).

I cannot see any good reason for anyone to skip the GMAT(or GRE) really, even if your score is going to be lower because of the Online GMAT, bad luck, probably before July 20th you can retake at a test center.

If I was in the admissions committee I would be really wary of anyone without a GMAT or even providing it at last minute. Think of the other candidates who submitted their application in March with the GMAT, or think of your situation without the Covid without a GMAT on May 20th you wouldn't have been considered.

It is true that we have been disrupted by unforeseen circumstances but despite that, almost none has a solid excuse for not having taking it already. And those weak excuses would most likely weaken your application, they can reflect bad planning, attitude, low self-confidence, etc think that those are important points considered in our candidacies.

I would like to understand better why anyone still wants to delay it or try to get through without it, please share your opinions.

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Absolutely agree with Pablo on this. INSEAD has always stated that the GMAT/GRE continues to be a requirement for a decision, however applications can be submitted without one. Having a test score early on, will only add show your commitment to the program.

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Hey guys,

Needed some advice. I was thinking of re-taking GMAT, I'm confident that I can do 20-30 points better than my current score (720, Q50/V38), which I took 4 years ago. I thought being an Indian, I should try to get a 740-750. However, when I started the process, and during my first couple of conversation with folks from admissions team, I was strongly encouraged not to give again. I again talked to one of the folks earlier this week and was given the same answer again. Has anyone faced similar situation?
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I also got an email from my AO stating that application is ready for review. However no comment on the gmat
Where does it state that gmat score needs to be shared prior to 20th July. Can any one share the link. TIA :)

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Well, my AO email started the extension sentence stating that ...due to a high volume of applications,...

Regarding the GMAT my view is the same as before, and I believe it is quite reinforced by the email they sent (there is no link).

I cannot see any good reason for anyone to skip the GMAT(or GRE) really, even if your score is going to be lower because of the Online GMAT, bad luck, probably before July 20th you can retake at a test center.

If I was in the admissions committee I would be really wary of anyone without a GMAT or even providing it at last minute. Think of the other candidates who submitted their application in March with the GMAT, or think of your situation without the Covid without a GMAT on May 20th you wouldn't have been considered.

It is true that we have been disrupted by unforeseen circumstances but despite that, almost none has a solid excuse for not having taking it already. And those weak excuses would most likely weaken your application, they can reflect bad planning, attitude, low self-confidence, etc think that those are important points considered in our candidacies.

I would like to understand better why anyone still wants to delay it or try to get through without it, please share your opinions.

Regards,
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Absolutely agree with Pablo on this. INSEAD has always stated that the GMAT/GRE continues to be a requirement for a decision, however applications can be submitted without one. Having a test score early on, will only add show your commitment to the program.

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Quoting from my AO:
Just keep in mind that the Committee can make a decision without a test. If you’re admitted, the acceptance is conditional on taking a test, so you MUST take a test BEFORE programme starts, either in a test centre, or online.

She capitalized the before. No mention of July 20th as a deadline. In my country, most centres are still close and the 1st available appointment is in August and is 700km away.
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On a separate note, just got an email from the global director of recruitment for a one-on-one chat with an alum. Anyone else got that?
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Hi everyone - I'm a R2 applicant as well. Here's a brief timeline of my application process:

May 3rd: Submitted the online written component of application
May 18th: Completed online GMAT exam
May 21st: Completed video essays

A bit of background: I wrote the GMAT 4 years ago and scored a 650 (Q47, V34). I knew this wasn't competitive enough and so I decided to take the GMAT again. I prepped for two months under the assumption that an in-person GMAT exam would still be administered in my city (Toronto, CA). Unfortunately, testing centres were shut down and like most others, I decided to write the online version, knowing fully well the whiteboard would be a huge detriment to my Q score. Ultimately, the exam experience was a pathetic and frustrating one - scored a Q36, V40 (620). I shared this with Estelle and she mentioned that the AdCom is fully aware of student's frustrations with the online GMAT and takes this into account when reviewing test scores.

Long and short of it? If you have an opportunity to take an in-person GMAT before July 20, I suggest you do it. Personally, I did not have a great experience with the online exam, particularly in Quant. I'm not a Quant whiz by any stretch, but I'd never scored below a Q46 in any mock. Imagine my shock when I saw a 36. The whiteboard is a terrible piece of technology, particularly to solve these kinds of quantitative problems efficiently and effectively.

Not sure whether Insead will combine the highest of my Q47 (first GMAT) and V40 (second GMAT) scores to get a more accurate representation of my aptitude, albeit across two different tests. :please:
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Hi everyone - I'm a R2 applicant as well. Here's a brief timeline of my application process:

May 3rd: Submitted the online written component of application
May 18th: Completed online GMAT exam
May 21st: Completed video essays

A bit of background: I wrote the GMAT 4 years ago and scored a 650 (Q47, V34). I knew this wasn't competitive enough and so I decided to take the GMAT again. I prepped for two months under the assumption that an in-person GMAT exam would still be administered in my city (Toronto, CA). Unfortunately, testing centres were shut down and like most others, I decided to write the online version, knowing fully well the whiteboard would be a huge detriment to my Q score. Ultimately, the exam experience was a pathetic and frustrating one - scored a Q36, V40 (620). I shared this with Estelle and she mentioned that the AdCom is fully aware of student's frustrations with the online GMAT and takes this into account when reviewing test scores.

Long and short of it? If you have an opportunity to take an in-person GMAT before July 20, I suggest you do it. Personally, I did not have a great experience with the online exam, particularly in Quant. I'm not a Quant whiz by any stretch, but I'd never scored below a Q46 in any mock. Imagine my shock when I saw a 36. The whiteboard is a terrible piece of technology, particularly to solve these kinds of quantitative problems efficiently and effectively.

Not sure whether Insead will combine the highest of my Q47 (first GMAT) and V40 (second GMAT) scores to get a more accurate representation of my aptitude, albeit across two different tests. :please:
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Looks like we will be competing for a spot at INSEAD :) :D I am from Toronto as well. Personally, I have not taken the GMAT yet, so having a score is definitely better than not having one. I think for your case, 620 is on the low end, especially with Q36. Not sure how they will judge things this year, but normally, they will not take Quant from one test and Verbal from another one. Imagine if all student only focuses on Quant during their first try and have a low Verbal and high Verbal on their second test with low Quant. this would be a bit weird.

That being said, by talking to alumni, I feel INSEAD is one of the schools that truly focus on things outside of the GMAT. What did you study for your UG? What's your GPA? Do you have EC? How strong are your leadership skills? Do you have true international experiences? How about your recommendation letters?

TL;DR: I think you should not worry too much about GMAT, it's just a small piece of the puzzle :)
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On a separate note, just got an email from the global director of recruitment for a one-on-one chat with an alum. Anyone else got that?
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Yes, other people got that before, it seems an automatic marketing email unrelated to the admission process (is not an interview).

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Hi everyone - I'm a R2 applicant as well. Here's a brief timeline of my application process:

May 3rd: Submitted the online written component of application
May 18th: Completed online GMAT exam
May 21st: Completed video essays

A bit of background: I wrote the GMAT 4 years ago and scored a 650 (Q47, V34). I knew this wasn't competitive enough and so I decided to take the GMAT again. I prepped for two months under the assumption that an in-person GMAT exam would still be administered in my city (Toronto, CA). Unfortunately, testing centres were shut down and like most others, I decided to write the online version, knowing fully well the whiteboard would be a huge detriment to my Q score. Ultimately, the exam experience was a pathetic and frustrating one - scored a Q36, V40 (620). I shared this with Estelle and she mentioned that the AdCom is fully aware of student's frustrations with the online GMAT and takes this into account when reviewing test scores.

Long and short of it? If you have an opportunity to take an in-person GMAT before July 20, I suggest you do it. Personally, I did not have a great experience with the online exam, particularly in Quant. I'm not a Quant whiz by any stretch, but I'd never scored below a Q46 in any mock. Imagine my shock when I saw a 36. The whiteboard is a terrible piece of technology, particularly to solve these kinds of quantitative problems efficiently and effectively.

Not sure whether Insead will combine the highest of my Q47 (first GMAT) and V40 (second GMAT) scores to get a more accurate representation of my aptitude, albeit across two different tests. :please:

Looks like we will be competing for a spot at INSEAD :) :D I am from Toronto as well. Personally, I have not taken the GMAT yet, so having a score is definitely better than not having one. I think for your case, 620 is on the low end, especially with Q36. Not sure how they will judge things this year, but normally, they will not take Quant from one test and Verbal from another one. Imagine if all student only focuses on Quant during their first try and have a low Verbal and high Verbal on their second test with low Quant. this would be a bit weird.

That being said, by talking to alumni, I feel INSEAD is one of the schools that truly focus on things outside of the GMAT. What did you study for your UG? What's your GPA? Do you have EC? How strong are your leadership skills? Do you have true international experiences? How about your recommendation letters?

TL;DR: I think you should not worry too much about GMAT, it's just a small piece of the puzzle :)
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A fellow Toronto-nian! Great to hear from you. Yes - you do make a valid point. Under normal circumstances, assessing two separate tests scores and combining them to form a "super" score is certainly not par for the course. Nonetheless, in light of Covid, I am hopeful that the extenuating circumstances we now find ourselves in lead to a little more sympathy and understanding from the AdCom.

As for my profile, I've lived in 4 countries (Canada, US, UAE, Oman). Studied Computer Engineering / Management Science at the University of Waterloo. UG GPA not great (3.0). 6 years in tech consulting & digital strategy at Accenture and IBM. Currently working as a Program Manager at the Bank of Montreal and startup consultant/advisor with a local incubator. A reasonable amount of volunteer and leadership experience both in and out of the workplace in the education / social impact space.

GMAT is just one part of the puzzle undoubtedly; I'm hopeful other parts of my application and career narrative are compelling enough to warrant a spot. Have you already submitted for R2? What are your GMAT plans?
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Hi everyone - I'm a R2 applicant as well. Here's a brief timeline of my application process:

May 3rd: Submitted the online written component of application
May 18th: Completed online GMAT exam
May 21st: Completed video essays

A bit of background: I wrote the GMAT 4 years ago and scored a 650 (Q47, V34). I knew this wasn't competitive enough and so I decided to take the GMAT again. I prepped for two months under the assumption that an in-person GMAT exam would still be administered in my city (Toronto, CA). Unfortunately, testing centres were shut down and like most others, I decided to write the online version, knowing fully well the whiteboard would be a huge detriment to my Q score. Ultimately, the exam experience was a pathetic and frustrating one - scored a Q36, V40 (620). I shared this with Estelle and she mentioned that the AdCom is fully aware of student's frustrations with the online GMAT and takes this into account when reviewing test scores.

Long and short of it? If you have an opportunity to take an in-person GMAT before July 20, I suggest you do it. Personally, I did not have a great experience with the online exam, particularly in Quant. I'm not a Quant whiz by any stretch, but I'd never scored below a Q46 in any mock. Imagine my shock when I saw a 36. The whiteboard is a terrible piece of technology, particularly to solve these kinds of quantitative problems efficiently and effectively.

Not sure whether Insead will combine the highest of my Q47 (first GMAT) and V40 (second GMAT) scores to get a more accurate representation of my aptitude, albeit across two different tests. :please:

Looks like we will be competing for a spot at INSEAD :) :D I am from Toronto as well. Personally, I have not taken the GMAT yet, so having a score is definitely better than not having one. I think for your case, 620 is on the low end, especially with Q36. Not sure how they will judge things this year, but normally, they will not take Quant from one test and Verbal from another one. Imagine if all student only focuses on Quant during their first try and have a low Verbal and high Verbal on their second test with low Quant. this would be a bit weird.

That being said, by talking to alumni, I feel INSEAD is one of the schools that truly focus on things outside of the GMAT. What did you study for your UG? What's your GPA? Do you have EC? How strong are your leadership skills? Do you have true international experiences? How about your recommendation letters?

TL;DR: I think you should not worry too much about GMAT, it's just a small piece of the puzzle :)

A fellow Toronto-nian! Great to hear from you. Yes - you do make a valid point. Under normal circumstances, assessing two separate tests scores and combining them to form a "super" score is certainly not par for the course. Nonetheless, in light of Covid, I am hopeful that the extenuating circumstances we now find ourselves in lead to a little more sympathy and understanding from the AdCom.

As for my profile, I've lived in 4 countries (Canada, US, UAE, Oman). Studied Computer Engineering / Management Science at the University of Waterloo. UG GPA not great (3.0). 6 years in tech consulting & digital strategy at Accenture and IBM. Currently working as a Program Manager at the Bank of Montreal and startup consultant/advisor with a local incubator. A reasonable amount of volunteer and leadership experience both in and out of the workplace in the education / social impact space.

GMAT is just one part of the puzzle undoubtedly; I'm hopeful other parts of my application and career narrative are compelling enough to warrant a spot. Have you already submitted for R2? What are your GMAT plans?
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Well my AO told me the committee can admit me to the program conditionally and I'll have to take the GMAT before class start. Right now, I am considering driving to Winnipeg to get a test but the earliest slot is in August...
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I also got an email from my AO stating that application is ready for review. However no comment on the gmat


If I was in the admissions committee I would be really wary of anyone without a GMAT or even providing it at last minute. Think of the other candidates who submitted their application in March with the GMAT, or think of your situation without the Covid without a GMAT on May 20th you wouldn't have been considered.



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I agree to disagree, Pablo. This is a great opportunity to shine in many different aspects of your application. It is my understanding that INSEAD has always been more flexible with the GMAT than many other top schools. For example, a score of 670 would not get you into top business schools in the US; however, there are some exceptions. Having said this, I am certain that INSEAD would be more flexible and I am sure they will work around an applicant who has a strong application but has not had a chance to take the test. There is an important issue here at stake that many people are not considering: equity.

We will see what happens this time around. I am sure the volume of applications increased, as per their email, due to the restrictions in the US.

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Hi all,

https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/updates?

INSEAD has officially updated the interview notification deadline to June 26th, they also comment on the Online GMAT/GRE/TOEFL, etc

meme2019 what I meant is that you have to send a score, and with the online option you cannot run from it. I do not see how does not fit with your statement.

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I also got an email from my AO stating that application is ready for review. However no comment on the gmat


If I was in the admissions committee I would be really wary of anyone without a GMAT or even providing it at last minute. Think of the other candidates who submitted their application in March with the GMAT, or think of your situation without the Covid without a GMAT on May 20th you wouldn't have been considered.



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I agree to disagree, Pablo. This is a great opportunity to shine in many different aspects of your application. It is my understanding that INSEAD has always been more flexible with the GMAT than many other top schools. For example, a score of 670 would not get you into top business schools in the US; however, there are some exceptions. Having said this, I am certain that INSEAD would be more flexible and I am sure they will work around an applicant who has a strong application but has not had a chance to take the test. There is an important issue here at stake that many people are not considering: equity.

We will see what happens this time around. I am sure the volume of applications increased, as per their email, due to the restrictions in the US.

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Thanks for sharing this. This round will be an interesting one. Is it the first time they have to extend their deadlines like this? Like I said, I think a lot of people shifted from applying to US schools to applying to LBS and INSEAD.

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Hi all,

https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/updates?

INSEAD has officially updated the interview notification deadline to June 26th, they also comment on the Online GMAT/GRE/TOEFL, etc

meme2019 what I meant is that you have to send a score, and with the online option you cannot run from it. I do not see how does not fit with your statement.

Regards,
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Regards,
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I also got an email from my AO stating that application is ready for review. However no comment on the gmat


If I was in the admissions committee I would be really wary of anyone without a GMAT or even providing it at last minute. Think of the other candidates who submitted their application in March with the GMAT, or think of your situation without the Covid without a GMAT on May 20th you wouldn't have been considered.



Regards,
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I agree to disagree, Pablo. This is a great opportunity to shine in many different aspects of your application. It is my understanding that INSEAD has always been more flexible with the GMAT than many other top schools. For example, a score of 670 would not get you into top business schools in the US; however, there are some exceptions. Having said this, I am certain that INSEAD would be more flexible and I am sure they will work around an applicant who has a strong application but has not had a chance to take the test. There is an important issue here at stake that many people are not considering: equity.

We will see what happens this time around. I am sure the volume of applications increased, as per their email, due to the restrictions in the US.

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Make it 3 Torontonians now! Yep, I am from GTA and applied in R2 as well. Great to here from you guys. We would definitely be competing with each other in this application. I really wish you guys all the best. That said, I would love to see all of us at INSEAD in January:)



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Hi everyone - I'm a R2 applicant as well. Here's a brief timeline of my application process:

May 3rd: Submitted the online written component of application
May 18th: Completed online GMAT exam
May 21st: Completed video essays

A bit of background: I wrote the GMAT 4 years ago and scored a 650 (Q47, V34). I knew this wasn't competitive enough and so I decided to take the GMAT again. I prepped for two months under the assumption that an in-person GMAT exam would still be administered in my city (Toronto, CA). Unfortunately, testing centres were shut down and like most others, I decided to write the online version, knowing fully well the whiteboard would be a huge detriment to my Q score. Ultimately, the exam experience was a pathetic and frustrating one - scored a Q36, V40 (620). I shared this with Estelle and she mentioned that the AdCom is fully aware of student's frustrations with the online GMAT and takes this into account when reviewing test scores.

Long and short of it? If you have an opportunity to take an in-person GMAT before July 20, I suggest you do it. Personally, I did not have a great experience with the online exam, particularly in Quant. I'm not a Quant whiz by any stretch, but I'd never scored below a Q46 in any mock. Imagine my shock when I saw a 36. The whiteboard is a terrible piece of technology, particularly to solve these kinds of quantitative problems efficiently and effectively.

Not sure whether Insead will combine the highest of my Q47 (first GMAT) and V40 (second GMAT) scores to get a more accurate representation of my aptitude, albeit across two different tests. :please:

Looks like we will be competing for a spot at INSEAD :) :D I am from Toronto as well. Personally, I have not taken the GMAT yet, so having a score is definitely better than not having one. I think for your case, 620 is on the low end, especially with Q36. Not sure how they will judge things this year, but normally, they will not take Quant from one test and Verbal from another one. Imagine if all student only focuses on Quant during their first try and have a low Verbal and high Verbal on their second test with low Quant. this would be a bit weird.

That being said, by talking to alumni, I feel INSEAD is one of the schools that truly focus on things outside of the GMAT. What did you study for your UG? What's your GPA? Do you have EC? How strong are your leadership skills? Do you have true international experiences? How about your recommendation letters?

TL;DR: I think you should not worry too much about GMAT, it's just a small piece of the puzzle :)

A fellow Toronto-nian! Great to hear from you. Yes - you do make a valid point. Under normal circumstances, assessing two separate tests scores and combining them to form a "super" score is certainly not par for the course. Nonetheless, in light of Covid, I am hopeful that the extenuating circumstances we now find ourselves in lead to a little more sympathy and understanding from the AdCom.

As for my profile, I've lived in 4 countries (Canada, US, UAE, Oman). Studied Computer Engineering / Management Science at the University of Waterloo. UG GPA not great (3.0). 6 years in tech consulting & digital strategy at Accenture and IBM. Currently working as a Program Manager at the Bank of Montreal and startup consultant/advisor with a local incubator. A reasonable amount of volunteer and leadership experience both in and out of the workplace in the education / social impact space.

GMAT is just one part of the puzzle undoubtedly; I'm hopeful other parts of my application and career narrative are compelling enough to warrant a spot. Have you already submitted for R2? What are your GMAT plans?
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I would focus on the application and the essays. The essays are long.

I had a 700 on my Gmat and while getting interviewed by INSEAD Alumni, both stated that 700 is a great score.
In my opinion, focus on the applications. If you need help, ApplicantLab is a good admissions tool.

Moreover, try to focus on the international perspective while applying to INSEAD (have you worked abroad, willingness to work abroad, traveled in the past ti different countries, worked with international teams, etc.). Those in my opinion are more important than getting a +20 point.

Good luck!
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Hey guys,

Needed some advice. I was thinking of re-taking GMAT, I'm confident that I can do 20-30 points better than my current score (720, Q50/V38), which I took 4 years ago. I thought being an Indian, I should try to get a 740-750. However, when I started the process, and during my first couple of conversation with folks from admissions team, I was strongly encouraged not to give again. I again talked to one of the folks earlier this week and was given the same answer again. Has anyone faced similar situation?
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I find it quite strange that despite having the same AO, I haven't yet received any news re the interview notification being postponed to June 26th or the GMAT score needing to be submitted by July 20th.

Fyi, I submitted my application a long time before the deadline and received a receipt/"complete for review" email a few days after submission, but there was no mention of such dates.

I happened to find out about those dates through regularly checking this thread and visiting the website, but surely access to such important information should be provided equally to all applicants? Not sure why this inconsistency.

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If you submitted your application way before the deadline probably your profile was sorted before it.

Interview notification has not a fixed date, what has been delayed is the deadline, INSEAD announced it in its website and social media, there was no standard email for the candidates, but some we got an email from our AOs, I believe if you did not probably is because you already got a previous version of the email the later applicants got (or maybe your AO just forgot).
Regarding the GMAT, the information has not been provided equally because there is not a red line policy, some candidates got a standard communication, others that raised their concerns got more specific details. If you do not have a GMAT, you do not provide it on time and there is a deadline for it, surely you will be contacted and told to provide it.

I believe the misalignment just comes from individualized management by the AOs related to the misalignment on the application dates, with the current situation information changes over time.

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Does anyone know what's the earliest and average time we will be notified about the interview decision? Thanks!
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I would focus on the application and the essays. The essays are long.

I had a 700 on my Gmat and while getting interviewed by INSEAD Alumni, both stated that 700 is a great score.
In my opinion, focus on the applications. If you need help, ApplicantLab is a good admissions tool.

Moreover, try to focus on the international perspective while applying to INSEAD (have you worked abroad, willingness to work abroad, traveled in the past ti different countries, worked with international teams, etc.). Those in my opinion are more important than getting a +20 point.

Good luck!
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Hey guys,

Needed some advice. I was thinking of re-taking GMAT, I'm confident that I can do 20-30 points better than my current score (720, Q50/V38), which I took 4 years ago. I thought being an Indian, I should try to get a 740-750. However, when I started the process, and during my first couple of conversation with folks from admissions team, I was strongly encouraged not to give again. I again talked to one of the folks earlier this week and was given the same answer again. Has anyone faced similar situation?
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I've already submitted my application for R2. I was thinking of working on my GMAT and improving my score during this 1 month gap, which is why the feedback from the admissions team felt a little off to me. However, I talked to them yesterday and cleared up the confusion. Thank you for your insight.
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On a separate note, just got an email from the global director of recruitment for a one-on-one chat with an alum. Anyone else got that?
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I do not receive such email. Does it mean anything? Can anyone chip in?
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Does anyone know what's the earliest and average time we will be notified about the interview decision? Thanks!
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Hey tujnguyen
Earliest may have been already if you sent your application well in advance, was fully complete and you have a unique stellar profile maybe they already contacted you, from what I read from other years we should be expecting the first invites this week, but with the deadline delay it may be from next week.

Latest we know that is June 26th, so I would say that probably between June 15th and 24th most of the invites should be out (think that the decision deadline has not been extended so far, so that would give only 2 weeks for interviewing for the latest notified.

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