Dear Scott,

Please find some time to review my chances to get into Insead. Given my area of work (European Markets and businesses) and Post MBA aspirations in EU, I believe MBA from Insead is what I should focus on.

25/M/Indian
GRE : 1450/1600 (95%V, 89%Q) - No plans for GMAT.
Current Position : Business Consultant (for a Belgian Research firm) - 39 months till sept 2012.
Work Desc : Business Consulting, Lobbying and Management of the EU funded RnD Projects. Current portfolio of over EUR 8 mill €/year.
Previously Worked in : Turkey (Ankara), France (Paris), Now in Belgium (brussels).
Post MBA Plans: To continue Consulting/EU+Emerging Markets (India/SE Asia).

Publications and Dissemination activities: 20+ publications in business journals/magazines, white papers; frequent appearances and speaking at innovation forums, business conferences and workshops.

Extra Curricular: Volunteer Consultant for an international NGO in Brussels - looking after the business development, fundraising, project management etc etc.

I am looking forward to meet and greet fellow future Inseaders here (if any). Kindly do share your experiences and expectations, i am looking forward to hear more.

Thanks for your email. Sounds like you are quite accomplished for only having 2-3 years WE. The committee at INSEAD will be impressed with the number of publications you have as well as the multi-national consulting experience. I did not see any mention of your undergrad experience, but assuming you went to a top undergrad school and had good marks, I believe your profile is strong and well within what INSEAD is looking for. I think the school choice is wise considering your post MBA goal of remaining in the EU and Asian markets. The key will be in weaving a compelling story which draws the reader in and convinces him or her you are ready for b-school and bring something to the table. Since you would be coming in with a little under the average amount of WE, i think you should focus on the progressive responsibiliy of your positoin and the fact that you have managed sizable projects. REmember the four pillars of a good application are displaying Maturity, Leadership, Innovation and Team skills. I see evidence of all of these in your profile. Many applicants fall short on innovation, but with business consulting, finding a creative solution to complex problems certainly fills this need. Make sure you demonstrate how your experience here will offer value to your classmates. This, along with what I assume is a deep understanding of a broad array of business cultures should help you stand out especially among other applicants without as much travel abroad experience. Let us know how we can help.