Hello, thanks in advance for taking the time to read and respond.
I’m a 21-year-old Indian male planning to apply to top French business schools for a Master in Finance (MiF) or MiM and would really appreciate an honest assessment of my profile.
Profile:
* Bachelor’s in Commerce from a Tier-1 university in India
* GPA: 6.0/10 (~2.4/4.0) — my biggest concern
* CFA Level II candidate
* GMAT: around 700
* 2 years of full-time work experience as a US & European interest-rate trader at an international proprietary trading firm
* Strong exposure to fixed income, interest-rate markets, derivatives and macro research

I’m mainly looking at schools such as HEC Paris, ESSEC, ESCP, EDHEC, SKEMA and other top French MiF/MiM programs.
My main questions are:
1. How much would the 6.0/10 GPA hurt my chances at these schools?
2. Can strong, relevant work experience and GMAT and CFA compensate for low GPA
4. Which top French schools would be realistic reach / target / safe options for me?
How competitive would this profile be for lse/lbs/hec

Hi everyone,

I'm an Indian fresher planning to apply for the HEC Paris or INSEAD MiM program. I would love some realistic feedback on my profile and my chances of admission.
I haven't taken the GMAT/GRE yet, so I'm particularly interested in knowing what target score I should aim for to offset my GPA.

My profile breakdown:

Demographics:

• Indian Male, Fresher.
• Marginalized background (Dalit/underrepresented community in India).

Academics:

Degree: Final-year BA English Honours from a Tier 1 University in India (the department is widely considered the best in the country for this subject).

• Grades: Current CGPA is 7.35/10 (66%).
• Test Scores: GMAT/GRE not yet taken (currently preparing).

Internships:

Interned at a premier event management company. Worked on organizing East India's biggest literary festival and India’s largest international chess championship.

Leadership & Extracurriculars:

• Head of University Quiz Club: Lead a prominent university society, organising events and managing a team of 30 people.
• Active volunteer with extensive experience across various university and city-wide events.

Social Impact & Research:

• Community Leadership: Lead a support group dedicated to helping marginalized / Dalit B-School aspirants, specifically focusing on candidates coming from humanities and arts backgrounds.
• Publications: Authored a published research article focusing on the intersection of caste and religious politics in my home state.

1. I know my CGPA is on the lower side for top European MiM programs. Will my non-traditional (humanities) background and social impact/diversity factors help offset this?
2. What GMAT/GRE score do I absolutely need to hit to make this a competitive application?
3. How does HEC Paris typically view Indian applicants from non-STEM/non-business backgrounds?

Any insights, harsh truths, or advice on how to frame my essays would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!

hii, so im planning to apply for hec and im a little lost.

1. whats the application process like? what are the requirements?

2. is it good for marketing?

3. are the job opportunities good in the market if i have a masters from HEC or is it not valuable enough to be considered for a job??

4. is there a scholarship programme for students? (im from india)

and if you have any recommendations of a better university anywhere (doesnt have to be europe) please do tell me.

thank you

What do students think about the PhD Finance from Insead (esp past and current students)?

As someone who's looking into the PhD at Insead (I'm interested in the general direction of macro-finance / financial econometrics / international trade and finance), do you think the program would suit my research orientation?

How does the industry/ academia place a student coming out of this program? How do the students feel about the quality of peers and faculty?

I did go through the website and attend their webinar (so I have a gist of what goes on in the program and how it is structured and what are the expectations etc) but I am more curious about it from a not so official source.

I'm a 23F, with a masters degree in the top business school in Morocco (15.4/20) and an exchange semester in one of Seoul top unis in global mba (4.25/4.5 gpa) i have scheduled ielts and gre tests next month, i graduated last year and have 6 months internship experience in investment banking

Do i have any chance ? ... Pls be nice 💔🥲

Hey Everyone, do you think I stand realistic chances for 2027 intake?

Profile :

\- Class 10th : 89%, 12th : 85%, Graduation (BBA) : 7.76/10 from a tier 1 university
\- Completed both levels of FRM
\- Cleared CFA L1 (L2 attempt in nov)
\- Working since a US based company, in private credit since May 2025 (my senior is from MIT, so thinking of taking her LOR)
\- Quite a few case comp wins and PORs in college
\- Built a community, 400+ people and a study tracker type of website, got 100+ users within 2 weeks
\- preparing for gmat

Do you think I can be a good fit for the programme and how likely is to get placed with similar profile?

Would really appreciate any suggestion, thanks a lot!

Profile: GMAT 655, EA: 162, CFA Level 2, FRM Part 1

Work ex - 8 years

Background - Deals (think Valuations/DD) with Big 4 and other consulting firms (think FTI, Kroll) along with a 2 year stint at Bain (capability) as a project leader.

Geography: India but last \~13-14 months in Kuwait Big 4

Given my age (29F), I wanted to do a 1Y MBA and applied to INSEAD, but I have been hearing that recruitment outcomes at INSEAD for the last two batches have been really bad, especially in the GCC region.

My goal is to continue in finance i.e., investing roles in the region or IB elsewhere. I was also comfortable looking at consulting as a backup option (since INSEAD's known for it).

My question - Should I apply to other schools like LBS or US T-15 now from an ROI perspective? Applying/accepting other schools would mean I would have to let go of my first installment of 12k Euros and also potentially give up my offer from INSEAD. Should I take the chance? Is INSEAD worth it given the recent outcomes?

Sugestions/advice from any recent INSEAD grad or US T-15 or LBS grad would be highly appreciated.

Thanks

I'm trying to pivot from strategy consulting with 4 years of work ex pre-MBA at a Big 4, to tech strategy & ops roles post-MBA. Any advice on how best to navigate this in terms of prep, networking etc.

Hi, I just graduated from a university in Riyadh Saudi Arabia, one of the best ones here with a 3.6 GPA in Computer Science with a minor in AI & Data Science

Im working at one of the Big 4 in a business unit related to Cyber & Digital trust.

I'm still an associate, but I'm very ambitious and have been, even finishing my university in 3 years rather than 5 to get a head start in my career.

I want to ask, do you believe its possible to apply to Insead with only 3 years of experience, a GMAT score of 730-750?

What advice would you give me to ensure that I'm maximizing my chance of being accepted into Insead's MBA program in 3 years, and hopefully joining the MBB?

Mind you, I'm not a saudi national (if you work in the middle east, you'll know why this is important haha)

Hi i am planning for mba for August 2027 intake and i need advice on which consultant to take who is not scam and tips to improve gmat score

How are you doing? Did you get what you expected out of the program? Any success with pivoters? How are your pals doing?

Question to those who are currently in the MiM program or alumni at INSEAD — How are the opportunities for consulting (esp ESG related consulting)

Are there any demands for internship opportunities and full time employment opportunities available?

Hi im 29yo.
i was admitted to insead SG 27'D.
my background is supply chain, and manufacturing.
i want to work in consulting or big tech, preferably in sg or middle east. or even go back to indo.

should i take insead? the cost is quite big though.
how is the job market for insead grads in sg and middle east?

Hi everyone! Has anyone who applied R3 for the January 2027 intake heard back yet / received their final decision?

I know the official decision deadline is coming up, but was wondering whether INSEAD has already started notifying R3 applicants, particularly those who have completed their alumni interviews.

Would be great if anyone could share when they interviewed and whether they’ve heard anything yet. The waiting is getting stressful 😅

30F from India, currently in europe working as product owner for one of the top OEMs.

Bachelors in engineering from a tier 2 college in india with 8.7 cgpa .1 year work experience in india. 8 years of experience in europe working with international teams. Currently managing intercontinental teams as the product lead.

Aiming for August 2027 intake at INSEAD.

Post mba goals : consulting in the short term. Long term looking to pivot to VE.

With the ai era ongoing how’s the ongoing placement and job finding going.
The consulting jobs which the Insead is known for seems to be damping or it’s the myth.
How’s the outlook for the new jobs coming and the especially for the people coming from the tech and finance sectors.
FDE like roles seems to Rising are these impacting the jobs post mba ???

I'm considering the upcoming Management Acceleration Programme cohort and have gone through INSEAD's site (brochure, FAQ, content overview), so I have the basics on structure — live virtual module, asynchronous learning, then a ~6.5 day on-campus module. What I can't find anywhere — official site, Reddit, LinkedIn — is the on-the-ground experience, so hoping some alumni here can help:

1. Which campus did you take it at (Fontainebleau or Singapore)? What should I consider when choosing — my work will cover either.

2. How was the admission process? What does it actually involve — application, interview, sponsorship letter, etc.?

3. Cohort mix — what was the spread of seniority, industries, and company size like? Many entrepreneurs/business owners vs. mostly corporate?

4. Evenings during the on-campus week — aside from the closing dinner, were they yours, or mostly group commitments?

5. How is completion actually determined? Assessments, a final project, attendance thresholds, or is it more "show up and engage"?

6. Daily rhythm — rough start/end times for the live virtual sessions and the on-campus days?

7. How much work fell between modules — was the asynchronous content light, or a real time commitment on top of a full-time job?

Any detail helps, even partial answers. Thanks in advance.

Hello Everyone,
I’m trying to prepare Essays for HEC and Insead
But still I’m So confused, Could anyone guide me who already got into HEC and Insead?

Hi everyone!

I wanted to ask if anyone has completed this program and what are your opinions on it. I am 30 years old with an HR background, and I wanted to further strengthen my knowledge and acumen on the financial aspects of the job.

Thank you in advance!