Navigating the admissions process for a top-tier business school can be daunting. In this episode of the In The Know podcast, Jennifer Luo (Senior Director of Recruitment) and Larry Medina (Associate Director of Admissions) go behind the scenes of the INSEAD one-year MBA programme application journey to demystify standard testing requirements.
They address the common anxiety surrounding the GMAT and GREs by explaining how the Admissions Committee evaluates your scores within a holistic framework. The discussion highlights why candidates should not wait for a perfect GMAT or GRE score to apply, how strong professional experience can mitigate lower test results and why the video interview and personal essays are often the most critical components in showcasing your true potential for the one-year MBA programme.
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Podcast Episode Timestamps: GMAT and GRE Strategies
0:00 Introduction
1:22 The testing anxiety
3:21 Defining holistic admissions
5:01 The role of standardised tests
6:31 Recommended ranges
7:50 Case studies: Success with low scores
8:39 Retaking the exam
9:13 Mitigating low verbal scores
11:18 Video interview tips
12:58 The optional essay
14:30 Lowest scores ever admitted
15:42 When to start your application
16:50 Business foundations safety net
17:38 Final advice and closing
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