In August 2025, INSEAD will host a total of 13 events, all of which are in-person.
In-Person Events and MBA Tours
In-person events include multiple Forté MBA Forums, which are free events connecting applicants with business schools that support woman’s leadership. The events featuring INSEAD representatives and alumni will take place in Boston on August 14, San Francisco on August 19, Chicago on August 21, Toronto on August 25, and New York City on August 26 and 27.
Essay Editing - Consult with Atul Jose (Essay Specialist, F1GMAT)
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
For any questions about the service, email me, Atul Jose, at editor@f1gmat.com
As F1GMAT’s Lead Consultant and Essay Specialist, I will help you structure the essay by:
1) Incorporating your Personal Brand
I will help you find unique life experiences that would differentiate you from the highly competitive INSEAD MBA application pool.
2) Including Storytelling elements
I have developed a keen sense of storytelling from over a decade and a half of editing essays and writing essay examples for F1GMAT’s Essay Guides.
The skills that a writer/editor brings to the table are different from what a former admissions officer or a consultant who has limited writing skills brings
Review Skills # Writing Skills
Movie Critics # Movie Directors
It is easy to comment, but it is tough to structure the essay from the perspective of the applicant and turn the essay into a winning application essay.
3) Aligning with the Culture of the School
A big part of editing and guiding applicants is in educating them about the culture of the school
Some schools have very ‘specific’ traits that they are looking for in an applicant.
If you don’t highlight them and lean towards general leadership or cultural narratives, the essay won’t work.
I will guide you through the writing process.
I will also iteratively edit the essays without losing your original voice.
INSEAD will also run MBA & MIM Friday Campus Tours - Asia Campus on August 15 and 29 and Europe Campus on August 22. These events are led by student ambassadors who answer admissions questions and share insights about the MBA programme.
In Mexico City, INSEAD will participate in The MBA Tour on August 16 and host an MBA & EMBA Alumni Panel Discussion and Networking Brunch on August 17, featuring alumni stories and a networking lunch.
Download F1GMAT's INSEAD MBA Essay Guide
Question 1: Provide a summary of your career since graduating from university, explaining the rationale behind your key decisions and career progression. Include a description of your current (or most recent) role, covering the scope of your work, major responsibilities, employees under your supervision, budget size, clients/products, and any notable results achieved. (500 words)
Question 2: Describe your short and long-term career aspirations, including your target geography, industry, and function. How do you plan to bridge the gap between your current position and these goals, and how will INSEAD help you achieve them? (300 words)
Question 3: Give a candid description of yourself as a person and a leader, emphasising the strengths and weaknesses you recognise in yourself. Explain how you are actively working on your development, sharing key experiences that have shaped you, providing specific examples where relevant. (500 words)
Question 4: Describe a highly stressful situation you faced and how you managed it. What did this experience teach you about yourself and your interactions with others? (400 words)
Additional networking events include Afterwork Drinks with INSEAD EMBA & MBA Alumni in San Francisco on August 20 and an MBA / EMBA Lunch & Learn: Panel Discussion with Alumni in New York City on August 26. Both events are led by Claudine Frossard with opportunities to engage directly with alumni.
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14-Aug-25 | Forte MBA Forum | Boston | Prospective students in Boston can attend the Forté MBA Forum, Boston, a free, in-person event designed to connect applicants with business schools that support women’s leadership. The event includes access to INSEAD (among other top schools), opportunities to meet admissions representatives, alumnae networking, and panels sharing insights on the MBA journey | In-Person |
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15-Aug-25 | MBA & MIM Friday Campus Tour | Asia Campus | This in-person event will be conducted on the INSEAD Asia Campus which will be led by a student ambassador. Participants can ask admission-related questions and learn more about the INSEAD MBA program from the student ambassadors. | In-Person |
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16-Aug-25 | The MBA Tour | Mexico City | INSEAD will participate in The MBA Tour Mexico City, where prospective students can meet admissions representatives from top business schools, receive application advice, and network with fellow candidates exploring MBA programs. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | MBA & EMBA Alumni Panel Discussion and Networking Brunch | Mexico City | Prospective students can attend INSEAD’s MBA & EMBA Alumni Panel and Networking Brunch to learn about the programmes from Claudine Frossard, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Business Development. The event includes alumni sharing their experiences and a networking lunch for direct interaction. | In-Person |
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15-Aug-25 | Forte MBA Forum | San Francisco | Prospective students in San Francisco can attend the Forté MBA Forum, San Francisco, a free, in-person event designed to connect applicants with business schools that support women’s leadership. The event includes access to INSEAD (among other top schools), opportunities to meet admissions representatives, alumnae networking, and panels sharing insights on the MBA journey | In-Person |
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16-Aug-25 | Afterwork Drinks with INSEAD EMBA & MBA Alumni | San Francisco | Prospective students can join INSEAD’s Afterwork Drinks in San Francisco to meet MBA and EMBA alumni and hear about their experiences. Claudine Frossard, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Business Development, will also be present to discuss programme opportunities, followed by a networking session. | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | Forte MBA Forum | Chicago | Prospective students in Chicago can attend the Forté MBA Forum, Chicago, a free, in-person event designed to connect applicants with business schools that support women’s leadership. The event includes access to INSEAD (among other top schools), opportunities to meet admissions representatives, alumnae networking, and panels sharing insights on the MBA journey | In-Person |
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15-Aug-25 | MBA & MIM Friday Campus Tour | Europe Campus | This in-person event will be conducted on the INSEAD Europe Campus which will be led by a student ambassador. Participants can ask admission-related questions and learn more about the INSEAD MBA program from the student ambassadors. | In-Person |
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16-Aug-25 | Forte MBA Forum | Toronto | Prospective students in Toronto can attend the Forté MBA Forum, Toronto, a free, in-person event designed to connect applicants with business schools that support women’s leadership. The event includes access to INSEAD (among other top schools), opportunities to meet admissions representatives, alumnae networking, and panels sharing insights on the MBA journey | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | Forte MBA Forum | New York City | Prospective students in New York City can attend the Forté MBA Forum, New York City, a free, in-person event designed to connect applicants with business schools that support women’s leadership. The event includes access to INSEAD (among other top schools), opportunities to meet admissions representatives, alumnae networking, and panels sharing insights on the MBA journey | In-Person |
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15-Aug-25 | MBA / EMBA Lunch & Learn : Panel Discussion with Alumni | New York City | Prospective students can attend INSEAD’s MBA & EMBA Alumni Panel and Networking Brunch to learn about the programmes from Claudine Frossard, Assistant Director of Recruitment and Business Development. The event includes alumni sharing their experiences and a networking lunch for direct interaction. | In-Person |
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16-Aug-25 | Forte MBA Forum | New York City | Prospective students in New York City can attend the Forté MBA Forum, New York City, a free, in-person event designed to connect applicants with business schools that support women’s leadership. The event includes access to INSEAD (among other top schools), opportunities to meet admissions representatives, alumnae networking, and panels sharing insights on the MBA journey | In-Person |
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14-Aug-25 | MBA & MIM Friday Campus Tour | Asia Campus | This in-person event will be conducted on the INSEAD Asia Campus which will be led by a student ambassador. Participants can ask admission-related questions and learn more about the INSEAD MBA program from the student ambassadors. | In-Person |
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