Can I get into INSEAD?

flore717

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Posted May 03, 2018 19:55

I took my GMAT and scored a 740. I was looking for critical feedback to see if I have a real chance at my dream school INSEAD.

I already have a master's in management degree from a UK school (not a top school). My total work experience includes 1 year in sales prior to the master's and then 3 years in consulting as an analyst.

I want to use the INSEAD MBA to continue in consulting but in a larger firm.

Any feedback on my profile would help. Thank you!

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Duncan

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Posted May 04, 2018 10:10

Can you be a bit more specific about your work experience? So far you sound like a pretty generic applicant.

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Posted May 07, 2018 20:47

Average work experience at Insead is in the 6 year range, meaning that you'll be a little on the light side. I agree with Duncan, it would be interesting to know more about your work experience. I would think they'd be curious to know about your career growth after your masters program and where the MBA would fit into that progression.

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flore717

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Posted May 10, 2018 20:54

There's not much else to say about my work experience. Before I did my master's I was an account assistant for sales for a boutique firm in the fashion industry. Since finishing my master's degree I have worked in the back office of a consulting firm as an analyst (financial data). It is not a big or well known firm but excels in this region of the US. I also have some volunteer work experience as a tutor.

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Duncan

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Posted May 11, 2018 10:14

Unless your firm is full of Insead alumni, then you don't sound like a competitive candidate for the full-time MBA there. What are your career goals?

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flore717

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Posted May 14, 2018 20:50

There are some INSEAD alumni but honestly it's a real mix and there's not one dominant alumni base. Is there anything I can do to improve my chances??

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