Request for profile evaluation for INSEAD

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Request for profile evaluation for INSEAD

by uffsatish » Fri Jul 02, 2010 8:17 am
hi,
i request a evaluation of my profile listed below


i want to apply to INSEAD Jan 2011 intake and i am an undergraduate. i could not complete my studies beyond 12th due to financial hardships.

i started my business at age of 18 and have 8 years of entrepreneural experience. ( no business background and family help)
i started my business with zero networth and now doing $ 2.5 million in revenues annually and employ 27 people.

my business is spread across different industry segments like telecom, IT, agriculture

i was the youngest business partner in telecom when won a deal with Bharti Airtel ( no.1 telecom company in india)

successfully created a free food program for poor by utilising left over food at restaurants and households ( food reached 40 plus people everyday)

helped the underprivileged improve their lives through model of micro credit ( helped 18 people till date)
shared family responsibilities and paid off all debt of my family.
GMAT score is 400
have recommendations from HR head of a leading Biritish bank and Country Head of a Life Insurance Co.

what chances i have at INSEAD. ? any other B schools recommended ?
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by Stacey Oyler » Fri Jul 02, 2010 9:35 am
Hi,

Thanks for your post. You have a very impressive background and profile. You appear to have accomplished quite a bit since the age of 18. However, each school has it's own policy on accepting applications from those still in undergrad. I strongly suggest before you begin your application that you pick up the phone and call the admissions office and explain your situation. You must get their approval before applying. In terms of selecting other schools, I highly suggest you call the admissions office at each school you are considering to find out their policy on applications from undergrads. This will help you narrow down your list as well as to be sure you aren't spending time on applications that won't be accepted.

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by uffsatish » Fri Jul 02, 2010 11:48 am
Hi,
Thanks Stacey for the prompt reply. Your words have bolstered my confidence. I have checked with INSEAD and London Business School, they can waive off this requirement for candidates with extraordinary professional achievements.
(this is also mentioned on their website in admissions requirements section)

what do you suggest now ?