In addition to the third and final deadline for January 2007 intake, on the horizon on July 5th, deadlines are now available for applicants targeting INSEAD’s September 2007 start date.
Round 1
Application Submitted: October 18, 2006
Interview Decision: November 24, 2006
Final Decision: January 19, 2007
Round 2
Application Submitted: December 6, 2006
Interview Decision: January 26, 2007
Final Decision: March 16, 2007
Round 3
Application Submitted: January 31, 2007
Interview Decision: March 9, 2007
Final Decision: May 4, 2007
Round 4
Application Submitted: March 28, 2007
Interview Decision: April 27, 2007
Final Decision: June 8, 2007
This twice a year intake model lends versatility to INSEAD’s one year program. Applicants who are seeking to move forward along their current career path at an accelerated rate can complete an MBA in just 10 months with the September option. Meanwhile, those students who are aiming to change their industry and/or function – and need a summer internship to do so – can take advantage of the summer break afforded by the January intake while still completing their degree in about a year.
It’s interesting to note that the program’s essays for the coming admissions season are identical to those for the past year. Because a school’s essay questions are often a good barometer of the sort of student it is looking for, this would seem to indicate that in spite of the program’s new leadership, INSEAD is still seeking applicants with the same level of self-awareness and international exposure as always. The essays are as follows:
Job Essays
1. Please give a detailed description of your job, including nature of work, major responsibilities; and, where relevant, employees under your supervision, size of budget, number of clients/products and results achieved. (250 words)
2. Please give us a full description of your career since graduating from university. If you were to remain with your present employer, what would be your next step in terms of position? (250 words)
Personal Essays
1. Give a candid description of yourself, stressing the personal characteristics you feel to be your strengths and weaknesses and the main factors which have influenced your personal development, giving examples when necessary. (400 words approx.)
2. Describe what you believe to be your two most substantial accomplishments to date, explaining why you view them as such. (400 words approx.)
3. Describe a situation taken from school, business, civil or military life, where you did not meet your personal objectives, and discuss briefly the effect. (250 words approx.)
4. Discuss your career goals. What skills do you expect to gain from studying at INSEAD and how will they contribute to your professional career. (500 words approx.)
5. Please choose one of the following two essay topics:
a) Have you ever experienced culture shock? What did it mean to you? (250 words approx.), or
b) What would you say to a foreigner moving to your home country? (250 words approx.)
6. 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.
7. In case of reapplication, please use this page. Your essay should state any new aspects of professional, international, academic, or personal development since your last application. We would also like you to explain your motivation for re-applying to INSEAD. This essay should not exceed 400 words.
An analysis of each of the school’s required questions as well as some general pointers is available here:
http://www.clearadmit.com/2005/08/insead-essay-topic-analysis-2005-2006.html
