Does HEC , ESSEC , EDHEC , INSEAD consider family business as work exp

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Does HEC , ESSEC , EDHEC , INSEAD consider family business as work exp if yes thzan what proofs i have to give them for my involvement and please suggest me councellor who can help me write SOP and LOR format

Archit3110 · Answer

Depends which course you are applying for..

RushHill · Answer

Masters in Management bro

MBAGuide · Answer

Hi RushHill

Applicants coming from family businesses do face a slightly higher bar in the admissions process. I will not say that it is the experience that is any less valuable, but it is just harder for the adcoms to separate what you achieved on your own versus what came from the family business setup. In a typical corporate role, titles, promotions, and responsibilities come with some level of external validation. In a family business, that structure is not always as clear. So the obvious question the adcoms end up asking is, 'what did you really build, influence, or change?' This is where a lot of applicants fall short. They talk about the scale of the business or everything they were involved in, but do not clearly show ownership. Being part of operations or decision-making is not enough by itself. You need to show what would not have happened if you were not there.

The stronger applications get this right. They clearly show independent thinking, back it up with strong external validation/ recommendations, numbers, and highlight real outcomes, be it growth, cost savings, expansion, or a shift in how the business operates.

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Does HEC , ESSEC , EDHEC , INSEAD consider family business as work exp if yes thzan what proofs i have to give them for my involvement and please suggest me councellor who can help me write SOP and LOR format

Does HEC , ESSEC , EDHEC , INSEAD consider family business as work exp

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