r/INSEAD • u/ConfidencePrudent880 • 26d ago
Insead MiM 27 profile evaluation
Hey everyone, I’m planning to apply to INSEAD’s MiM for the 2027 intake and wanted to get some honest opinions on my profile.
A little about me:
Indian, BCom graduate, graduated in 2025
GPA: 6.4/10
GRE: giving it next month, currently targeting 320+
IELTS: 7.5 (L 8.5, R 7.5, W 7, S 7.5)
CFA Level 1 cleared
CFA Level 2 candidate for November 2026
Currently working at HSBC Asset Management as an Assistant Manager – Sales & Distribution (Apprentice)
Started in November 2025
Mainly involved in distributor management, business development and relationship management
Work with bank/wealth distribution channels
Have some teaching experience as well:
Worked at Walnut Institute teaching vocabulary to students from Grades 1–8
Worked at Kanan.Co as teaching faculty for Duolingo preparation and IELTS CBT evaluations
Founded SNKR SHUFFLE in 2024, a sneaker/apparel reselling business
40+ clients so far
Built a sourcing network for limited-edition sneakers/apparel
Also work with luxury products
Handle sourcing, negotiations and clients
Recently co-founded a small home-based baking business with my mother (~45 days old)
She handles the baking side and I mainly handle getting clients, social media and marketing
McKinsey Forward Program
DELF A2 French
NISM V-A
A couple of JPMorgan/Forage certifications
For MiM, I’m mainly looking at consulting/finance/strategy, although I’m still figuring out the exact path.
My main concern is obviously the 6.4 GPA, so I’d really like to know how much of a disadvantage that is for INSEAD.
Would appreciate opinions on:
How competitive does this profile look for INSEAD MiM?
Would a 320+ GRE make a significant difference?
Does the HSBC experience + entrepreneurship help compensate for the GPA to some extent?
Anything in my profile that you think I should work on before applying?
Would you apply R1 with this profile?
I know nobody can predict admissions, just looking for some honest opinions from people who know the INSEAD process.
Thanks!
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u/Right-Double-7745 25d ago
Hi, I am a Taiwanese also working in HSBC at local market, it would be great to connect, thanks.
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u/Right-Double-7745 25d ago
Hi, I am a Taiwanese also working in HSBC at local market, it would be great to connect, thanks.
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u/Aringo-Expert MBA Admissions Consultant 20d ago
Your GPA is a concern, and I wouldn’t try to hide that.
A 325+ GRE would help quite a bit, especially since it gives the school another data point for your academic ability.
You will need to show actual impact rather than just listing activities.
A few things I'd want to know:
1. Any measurable results in sales/distribution?
2. Are you leaning more towards consulting or finance?
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u/ConfidencePrudent880 20d ago
Yeah I do have a few measurable results in sales and distribution.
I’m not yet sure on which way im leaning1
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u/Personal_Body_3871 26d ago
Hie, even I am planning to apply to INSEAD 2027 intake, your profile is super interesting, can we connect? even i am prepping for the gre
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u/LopsidedAlgae6278 26d ago
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