INSEAD 2009 Applicants

[duffman]

kewl.. =) at least you can enjoy now -- I am just wrapping things up, and should be done by later tomorrow.

Good Luck!

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.

[GuyWithSense]

Originally Posted by 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!

1.) The 'Profile' section in your app itself would perhaps be your resume, since you're required to save 2 copies of that and present them during your interview if you're preselected.

2.)I'm not too sure about that. An INSEAD student I recently spoke to said the exit language cannot belong to the same family as your entry language, which means if you choose your native language like Bengali, Gujarati etc as your entry language, the exit language would have to be a language outside of that language family, so you have to choose French, Spanish or something else. Check out their language policy for more info:
INSEAD - MBA - Download Centre

BTW, is anybody here attending INSEAD's Mumbai event on 5th March (this Wednesday)?

[thelearner]

Wow.. those who've already submitted must be so relieved.

I am still doing some last minute edits... hope everything goes well.

Good luck all!

[rohan.kataria]

Originally Posted by GuyWithSense

1.) The 'Profile' section in your app itself would perhaps be your resume, since you're required to save 2 copies of that and present them during your interview if you're preselected.

2.)I'm not too sure about that. An INSEAD student I recently spoke to said the exit language cannot belong to the same family as your entry language, which means if you choose your native language like Bengali, Gujarati etc as your entry language, the exit language would have to be a language outside of that language family, so you have to choose French, Spanish or something else. Check out their language policy for more info:
INSEAD - MBA - Download Centre

BTW, is anybody here attending INSEAD's Mumbai event on 5th March (this Wednesday)?

How do we know well in advance about the various B-School events in different cities in India. I had plans to attend but just saw this posting at the last moment.

[mba_europe_09]

Originally Posted by GuyWithSense

1.) The 'Profile' section in your app itself would perhaps be your resume, since you're required to save 2 copies of that and present them during your interview if you're preselected.

2.)I'm not too sure about that. An INSEAD student I recently spoke to said the exit language cannot belong to the same family as your entry language, which means if you choose your native language like Bengali, Gujarati etc as your entry language, the exit language would have to be a language outside of that language family, so you have to choose French, Spanish or something else. Check out their language policy for more info:
INSEAD - MBA - Download Centre

BTW, is anybody here attending INSEAD's Mumbai event on 5th March (this Wednesday)?

2) You're right about this. On reading the whole Language Policy, it clearly states that languages that are linguistically similar like Hindi and Urdu etc. cannot be used together. I guess we'll have to worry about that post acceptance, if there is one!

[LifeOnGeodesic]

I too made my pocket lighter by Euros 200!

One of my recommendors is yet to submit the recommendation. So I will be after him to get it done before 5th March.

Now shall begin THE WAIT.

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.

[figure_out]

Good Luck Folks !! I am targeting Insead too .. but will hit the 'submit' button in R2.
And a quick question to all - how are you utilizing the last optional essay? -
Any inputs?

Is there anything that you have not mentioned in the above essays that you would like the Admissions Committee to know? (200 words approx.) This essay is optional.

[LifeOnGeodesic]

Hi Figure_Out,

the question is as clear as it can be. Utilize the space to write anything you would have liked to but was not covered in Essays (including job essays).

It could be anything: eg. an anomalous academic score or a gap in education, or some extra-curricular which is relevant with respect to your profile, or some personal condition which is relevant to your application are a few things I can think about.

A significant extra curricular may make sense, as the application does not give us space to write about EC anywhere else. (we just mention in in the Activities section).

I am sure in the flow of application you will "figure out"

cheers!

Originally Posted by figure_out

Good Luck Folks !! I am targeting Insead too .. but will hit the 'submit' button in R2.
And a quick question to all - how are you utilizing the last optional essay? -
Any inputs?

Is there anything that you have not mentioned in the above essays that you would like the Admissions Committee to know? (200 words approx.) This essay is optional.

[figure_out]

ha ha ... I hope so. Actually, my case is probably similar to yours. My "honest accomplishments" are outside my job arena. Had the similar doubt as many other applicants might have faced - "Shouldn't I have a killer career accomplishment"? Well, I don't. Too bad.

So had to spend some time 'figuring_out' what to put in the accomplishment section. Decided to be truthful. Then decided - ok, will take some time. take it easy, ask for suggestions from ppl around the web.

Thanks for your prompt suggestions,
Good Luck
SB

[thetoastedbread]

Hi All,


There are certain fields in the INSEAD application form that do not seem to have a set length restriction. However after entering certain number of characters, any additional text gets hidden behind the field and a black box and a "+" sign gets displayed on the right hand side of the field. Does that indicate one has crossed the character limit?

Thanks everyone.


Best Regards,
- TTB