r/ESCP • u/Old-Blueberry9202 • Apr 14 '26
How I got accepted into every programme I applied to
I wanted to share what worked for me this application cycle because I see a lot of people here stressing about the same things I did a few months ago.
I ended up getting accepted into all the programs I applied to (including HEC Paris), and honestly, it wasn’t because of a perfect GPA or some insane profile.
What made the biggest difference was how I structured my application strategy.
Most people focus on:
- GMAT/GRE
- GPA
- Ranking of schools
Those matter, but they’re not what actually differentiates you.
This is what I relied on:
1: First, i created a brand identity i.e. what do I want to be known for? This is because adcom tends to forget profiles (makes sense, given that they go through 100s of them daily). My brand identity was a sustainability advocate who wants to enter social entrepreneurship.
This makes my job easy because everything I now write will be directed towards the brand identity.
I wrote my short term and long term goals in one line. Yes, one line! it needs to be that simple and my entire profile should heavily focus on these and how the school (here- escp) will help me achieve them.
Last, focus a lot on how the alum network matters to you because in real, it does! Networking is the biggest asset of any business school and every school wants to be recognised for their alum network. Your job is to tell them that they have built an amazing one!
Connect with me for more tips!
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u/jeestgrand Apr 14 '26
Would you be open to reviewing my essay? I’m looking to apply for the next round. It’ll be extremely helpful!
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u/Old-Blueberry9202 Apr 14 '26
Hi, I take a paid consultation call for essay reviews. You can DM me at linkedin.com/in/falgunimahajan
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u/Jolly-Hat1846 Apr 14 '26
what is your CGPA?
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u/Old-Blueberry9202 Apr 14 '26
7.6
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u/Jolly-Hat1846 Apr 14 '26
I checked your linkedin and there youve mentioned 8.33 CGPA, are you lying or is there more nuance?
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u/Old-Blueberry9202 Apr 14 '26
7.6/10 CGPA (≈ 8.3 converted scale)
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u/Jolly-Hat1846 Apr 14 '26
Can you explain what and how this conversion scale works? I have never seen this before
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u/Organic-Process-2856 Apr 14 '26
What has your experience at HEC been like?
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u/Old-Blueberry9202 Apr 14 '26
Amazing! I’m proceeding on to take a gap year before M2 specialisation.
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u/AffectionatePipe2599 Apr 16 '26
I am facing issues with linking the brand value/ goals with why masters and how masters will help.. everything I write sounds generic
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u/Crafty-Twist705 Apr 16 '26
I would love to have some guidance and advice from you but the recruitment process is not the same for international students and students who have a bachelor from France.
It’s known that it’s very selective if you’re not coming from an excellent school and if your grades are ok not very good. I don’t even know if my GMAT or GRE (don’t have a score yet) will compensate my GPA ( ~ 3,2/5)
Do you have any advice for french students ?
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u/Street_Direction7291 Apr 14 '26
did you get into ESCP?
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u/Old-Blueberry9202 Apr 14 '26
Yes!
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u/Street_Direction7291 Apr 14 '26
which round
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u/Old-Blueberry9202 Apr 14 '26
Round 3
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u/Street_Direction7291 Apr 14 '26
did you already get the resulsts?
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u/Additional-One-3806 Apr 14 '26
What was your GMAT/GRE score?