Who knew that when they say 1230 characters they mean it? No, really – in the online application form you cannot physically type more than the specified number of characters, and it counts spaces and new lines. How do I explain my career progression, goals and fit in this space? Furthermore, if this strict attitude starts right from the application form, where does it end? I remember IMD alumni telling me that the year at b-school was the most stressful and intense in their lives. Do I really want to subject myself to this kind of treatment?
The truth is, probably yes. After all, this is the top school to go to if you want to get away from the consultants and investment bankers.
I am beginning to understand that IMD is a stretch school for me. Sure I will apply but I would be lucky to get an interview invite. And why are they calling it an interview instead of being honest and calling it ‘one day of medieval torture on campus’?
By the end of the month I will hit the ’submit application’ button. Believe it or not, it feels good.
Tags: IMD
January 17, 2009 at 5:01 am
Good luck! You can use modern weaponry in your armour to pass through all their ‘medieval tortures’ :-) I’ve been to their campus and their setting in fact looks far removed from the possibility of any form of torture!!
January 17, 2009 at 10:52 am
Thanks, dude.
I meant that on the interview they try to pick you apart and see if you can behave adequately under pressure. And that takes a whole day.
June 29, 2009 at 9:14 pm
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