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Hi StrategicMGMT, just want to let you know that I got the offer from Management & HR at HEC Paris!!!!!! It still feels unreal... Thank you so much for your help! It really has changed a life :).

So actually, I totally applied to HEC Paris second round because of your recommendation... and I got in!!!!!!! Looking back at this post, it feels unbelievable... Thank you so so much for your help!

INSEAD likes to send rejections in April.. If you have not heard from them by now, the chance is slim.

Thank you so much for all the information!! I am definitely looking into those predoctoral programs. Yes, I was able to link my research interest to at least 3-4 faculty members in all the programs I applied to, but I did not contact any professors. Unless the school have specific questions for the SOP, I generally used the same draft but edited the "why the school" part to include specific research projects, centers and school culture of each school. My recommenders are 1. course professor, graduate advisor, GA research project PI, Education Ph.D., knows me for almost 10 years 2. graduate course professor, OB Ph.D. 3. current job supervisor, GA research project supervisor Ed.D. I see you recommending gaining more research experience over business experience. It's funny that my recommender with Ph.D. in business was the one that said it'd be more helpful for me to look for opportunities in business specifically consulting. It kinda gave me new inspiration and a panic attack at the same time... How much emphasis does OB Ph.D. programs put on research experience? How much do they value business experience?

Hi! I am an OB applicant this season, but have not got any good news yet. I think I will apply again in two years, but I would appreciate some advice on how to move forward. I was thinking about possibly get a research assistant job in a business school, but my professor (business phd) recommended me to go into consulting possibly and get some experience in the field. Here is my profile this year Test Scores (GMAT): V 41/93%, Q 50/85%, AW 6/88%, IR 8/92%, Total 750/98% Undergrad GPA: 3.78 (organization development, top15) Graduate GPA: 3.78 (international education, top15) Research Experience: Mainly 2 years of GA while in grad school with a cross-cultural state-wide education reform project, and some other class projects, no thesis. I pretty much thought I will never get a Ph.D. until 2 years ago when I learnt there are Ph.D. programs in business schools... Teaching Experience: none Work Experience: 4 years coordinating a international educator professional and leadership development program at a top university Concentration Applying to: OB - team dynamics/processes Number of programs applied to: 12 - half in the U.S., half in other countries... pretty much all top schools except HSB, MIT and Stanford... Got an interview from LBS, which made me think I have a shot at this. Other Questions: What made you want to pursue a PhD? - the opportunity for sustained research to investigate team dynamics and processes in diverse teams and how teams can capitalize on their diversity - help organizations maximize the potential of their diverse talents - be an advocate and role model for minority and women in business academia Questions or concerns you have about your profile? Right now, I am pretty much only waiting to hear from NUS (Singapore). I have not heard from UBC or Toronto, but pretty sure they will be rejections. I would really appreciate some suggestions going forward - should I focus more on boosting my research experience? - should I get in business and possibly consulting since it kinda involve some research work but will give me more business experience? - should I get an MBA (it will definitely help me change career, but doesn't seem to help much if I plan to apply for PHD again in 2020)? What's the possibility of staying at the school for Ph.D. after MBA if I can cultivate great relationship with faculties? Really appreciate all the knowledge here!