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Hi there, To be honest, INSEAD could be quite a reach school but it's always worth a shot if you are willing to apply. I would definitely apply to some other schools as backup. Firstly, 2/5 years of work experience is on the lower side for INSEAD. So you would really need to show high level or achie...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:25 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: INSEAD Jan 2017 intake
- Replies: 7
- Views: 5486
Hi, I would definitely get a few years of work experience under your belt. It's very competitive getting into business schools so you have to stand out from the crowd - however you didn't mention which ones you might be targeting? US schools? Europe? Where exactly? Most schools requires some work ex...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Thu Jan 14, 2016 7:14 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Missed most of the application deadlines
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3041
Hi, It sounds a bit rushed to me. Writing the essays and application can take much more time that you think. But if you have the next few weeks off entirely and can dedicate it to study and the application then it is do-able. You could always push the gmat date to closer to the application deadline ...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Mon Dec 07, 2015 12:40 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: MBA Application - Timeline - HELP!
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1299
Hi Karembeu, From what you have shared it sounds like you've got a great profile for the top 10 schools. Are you just focusing on US schools? If not, usually international experience is important to schools abroad. Your academics are great - your gmat is fantastic. You've got some great work experie...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Mon Dec 07, 2015 12:31 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Chances at T10?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1363
Hi Manuji, I'm still missing some key info to do a proper assessment but here goes with what you have provided... 680 is a great score but if you are aiming for a top 10 school, it's best to shoot higher. Not sure what your percentiles are in verbal and quant but this too should be above 75th percen...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Mon Nov 30, 2015 1:10 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Profile Evaluation & Suggestion - 680, 11+ yr. Govt Sect
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2146
Hi there, You've got a very interesting profile... Sounds like your academics are great and of course a 740 GMAT would be terrific- definitely good to achieve this or higher for these 2 schools. Your work experience and projects sounds great - need to demonstrate your leaderships skills through your...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:36 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Any chance getting into Harvard or Sloan?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1875
Yes absolutely they count! If you can comment on the exposure/involvement and interaction and hopefully what insights you gained or something you learned from working with international clients then that's even better. Try and list as many international experiences as possible by backing them up wit...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:20 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: International Exposure?
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2194
Hi there, Both scores will be taken into account (not an average). But they won't solely base your academics on this. You will need to write the GMAT or GRE to be admitted to most business schools. The Gmat score is weighed the most and can definitely compensate for a lower GPA. So if you have a low...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Thu Nov 26, 2015 10:02 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: n/a
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1448
To add to that, thought you might enjoy this article about the rise of the MiM that my colleague at Fortuna Admissions wrote: http://www.forbes.com/sites/mattsymonds ... anagement/
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Thu May 22, 2014 7:25 am- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: MiM or MBA?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4914
Or since you have already included 2 supervisors, you could always use a peer/colleague that works closely with you. You don't need to necessarily use a 3rd supervisor. Going 8-9 years back is a bit far.
Also Bhavik's idea is a great one.
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Fri May 16, 2014 12:56 pm- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Letters of recommendation - Choices - Too in the past?
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1601
The Ideal Timetable To Do A B-School Application
The team at Fortuna Admissions recently published an article in Poets & Quants , The Ideal Timetable To Do A B-School Application addressing how long it should take to prepare your application(s), what you should start with and when, also offering a suggested timetable. Throwing together your MB...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Wed May 14, 2014 4:59 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: The Ideal Timetable To Do A B-School Application
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1114
Hi @usmabama, I just posted this message - might be of interest to you regarding your question of retaking your gmat. http://www.beatthegmat.com/worried-about-a-below-700-gmat-score-t275266.html Best, Thank you for the link and I apologize for my late response. At the bottom of the article I see: &...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Wed May 07, 2014 12:27 pm- Forum: Ask an MBA Admissions Consultant
- Topic: Should I retake a 700?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2946
Do extra-curriculars really matter in b-school applications?
Hi all, An often underestimated way to differentiate your resume or MBA application from the other candidates in the mile-high pile is through your extracurricular activities. The team at Fortuna Admissions has just released an article in Forbes addressing the importance of extra-curricular activiti...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Wed May 07, 2014 11:50 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Do extra-curriculars really matter in b-school applications?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 1128
Hi hutch, Congratulations on your new lucrative 'side' business! You can DEFINITELY use this experience in conjunction with your 9-5 job as this will add value to your profile and show leadership and success (even though you don't want this as a full time job). Michigan states that they 'evaluate wo...
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Tue May 06, 2014 7:22 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Delayed Applying for B-School Last Year
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1182
- by Melissa@Fortuna
Mon May 05, 2014 10:33 am- Forum: The Application Process
- Topic: Visiting School with a Parent
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1304