Is an interview required for admission?

Yes.  All applications go through a process of first selection, whereby a short-list of interviewees is compiled.  At this stage, only those selected for interview continue with the application process. In most cases, two separate interviews are conducted.

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Who conducts admissions interviews and where?

Interviews are conducted in person by INSEAD alumni, normally in your country of residence. 

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When will I hear if I have been selected for interview?

You will be informed if you have been selected for interview within approximately six weeks of receiving your acknowledgement of your completed application.  For a full overview of our interview and decision deadlines please visit Dates and Deadlines.  

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I was selected for interview.  When will I hear if my application has been successful?

You will be informed of your final decision approximately six weeks after you were informed that you were selected for interview.  For a full overview of our interview and decision deadlines please visit Dates and Deadlines.  

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How will my admissions decision be communicated?

You will be advised by e-mail of your final admissions decision.

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I have been admitted, but my preferred starting campus is already full.  What happens now?

We will strive to accommodate your campus choice.  However, if your preferred starting campus is full, you will be offered the choice of either a place on the other campus or a place on the wait-list for your preferred campus.  In such cases, we encourage you to start your MBA programme on the campus that was not your initial preference, and then participate in the campus exchange to experience the other campus.

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Can I defer admission?

In general, no. You should apply for the intake in which you intend to enrol. In truly exceptional circumstances, the Admissions Committee may grant a deferral. All request sshould be made in writing and will be reviewed on a case by case basis.

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If my application has been unsuccessful, may I reapply in the next round?

If your application has been unsuccessful, you must wait until the next intake to re-apply. In general, we do not encourage reapplications unless there has been a significant professional or personal development since the initial application was submitted.

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Will you provide feedback on an unsuccessful application?

Due to the large number of applications we receive for each intake, we are unable to provide feedback on individual applications.

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