INSEAD 2009 Applicants

[duffman]

Hi,

I am finishing up my R1 application to INSEAD for the Jan 2009 batch. Just thought I would start a thread on to gather other people as we anxiously await the decisions!

My profile:

700/3.8/3 yrs at Lehman Brothers New York.

I was also curious about the 2nd essay question, the one asking for two most substantial accomplishments. I've read in a few places that its good to include at least one accomplishment from the professional realm. Just wondering what the "applicant pool" thinks?

Good Luck!

[LifeOnGeodesic]

Hi Duffman-

Good to see a new thread on INSEAD Jan'09.

I will submit my application during the weekend. Still to finish job-related essays.

Regarding the two accomplishments - though many experts suggest including 1 from profession, I believe it's personal choice. It's quite probable that of one's accomplishments the best 2 may be out of professional world.

That's the case for me and I rather stick to my conviction

Leaving the rest to Admissions' Committee's belief!!

cheers!

Originally Posted by duffman

Hi,

I am finishing up my R1 application to INSEAD for the Jan 2009 batch. Just thought I would start a thread on to gather other people as we anxiously await the decisions!

My profile:

700/3.8/3 yrs at Lehman Brothers New York.

I was also curious about the 2nd essay question, the one asking for two most substantial accomplishments. I've read in a few places that its good to include at least one accomplishment from the professional realm. Just wondering what the "applicant pool" thinks?

Good Luck!

[mba_europe_09]

I'm submitting my app on the weekend as well after doing some last minute brushing up. I would agree that at least one be from the professional realm. Whether the second one is personal/professional is totally upto each individual.

[duffman]

Thanks for the reply --

The more I think about it, the more I feel I should write about at least one professional experience -- so in a way, that is my conviction now..

Also, how are you guys doing with your word limits? I feel the 250 word essays are too short to include more information, and I am ending them at ~ 225 or so.

The 400-500 ones, were you need to include more info, seem too little. I fervently keep resvising my essays with this concern!

Man, I cant wait to just submit this application and party Tuesday night!!

Originally Posted by LifeOnGeodesic

Hi Duffman-

Good to see a new thread on INSEAD Jan'09.

I will submit my application during the weekend. Still to finish job-related essays.



Regarding the two accomplishments - though many experts suggest including 1 from profession, I believe it's personal choice. It's quite probable that of one's accomplishments the best 2 may be out of professional world.

That's the case for me and I rather stick to my conviction

Leaving the rest to Admissions' Committee's belief!!

cheers!

[mba_europe_09]

In talking to a couple ex INSEAD students as well as shortlisted applicants, the advice I've gotten on the word limits is to not exceed it by 10%. So for the 250 word essays, its fine to be around 275 words or so.

This is the formula I'm sticking to, in fact most of my essays are 10% over the limit. I've pasted all the essays into the PDF and now am just waiting to hit the "SUBMIT" button. Once done, there's no going back, so some bit of anxiety building up...

All the best to everyone!

[thetoastedbread]

Hi All,

A couple of queries if anyone has the answers:

1. Does the INSEAD application not require any business resume? Most other school applications seem to require one.

2. Can someone who has understood the Insead language policy explain it in simple words? Assume that one has completed ones education in English and speaks a local Indian native language which is perhaps the common theme for most Indian applicants?

Best Regards,
- TTB

[mba_europe_09]

1) The app itself does not require one but you will need it if preselected for an interview.

2) From what I understand you need 2 entry languages one of which has to be English. For Indians, the second one can either be your native language like Gujarati, Bengali, Punjabi etc or another language you have practical knowledge of. Then you need a basic knowledge of a third language, say Hindi for Indians, before you graduate.

I wouldn't sweat too much about the 3rd language for now.

Hope this helps!

[LifeOnGeodesic]

Accomplishment Essays: Duffman, that's the way - do what reflects one the best.

Length of Essay: I too am sticking to + 10% principle - for 400 words my essays range 406-416 words...500 - it's 519, 250 it's 259 and 200 it's 218

limit -> approximation

me thinking over and over again on Culture Shock essay.

Once done, the submission shall be a click away!

Originally Posted by duffman

Thanks for the reply --

The more I think about it, the more I feel I should write about at least one professional experience -- so in a way, that is my conviction now..

Also, how are you guys doing with your word limits? I feel the 250 word essays are too short to include more information, and I am ending them at ~ 225 or so.

The 400-500 ones, were you need to include more info, seem too little. I fervently keep resvising my essays with this concern!

Man, I cant wait to just submit this application and party Tuesday night!!

[mba_europe_09]

Finally clicked the submit button, uploaded the picture and paid the Euro 200 fee. Now the endless wait begins....I'll keep my fingers crossed.

[LifeOnGeodesic]

That's great!

I should be done later tomorrow.

Originally Posted by mba_europe_09

Finally clicked the submit button, uploaded the picture and paid the Euro 200 fee. Now the endless wait begins....I'll keep my fingers crossed.