If you need help with gaining admission to INSEAD, look no further. Alex is the best person to help you navigate the entire process. Given that I was a re-applicant, and knowing that INSEAD is not re-applicant friendly, Alex's insights and guidance were critical in my admission to my dream MBA program. Why choose Alex? I will mention three key points.

1) Alex takes the time to get to know your profile holistically and in great detail - not just professionally but also personally. He spent many hours on the phone/email to understand my goals and background. He is not dismissive of all facets of your profile. Alex is genuinely committed to your success. He provides honest and beneficial feedback on how you can improve your application and essays.

2) Alex is a subject matter expert on all things INSEAD. He can answer all your questions about INSEAD, from the admission process to deciding which campus to attend - Alex knows INSEAD at the back of his hand. He is always contactable and replies promptly. Turn-around time for deliverables was also excellent.

3) Alex knows very well what the admission committee is looking for. He will help you showcase your unique background and experience and explain why you would be a good fit for the school. Alex will guide you through the lengthy application form, the numerous essays, the video interview, and the final interviews. He will give you lots of advice at every stage, ensuring you are well prepared.

In sum, Alex is more than just a consultant/career coach; he is your friend and confidante throughout this journey. It would be best if you are open-minded to his suggestions; there is a good reason why he will highlight specific aspects of your application. Don't take it personally but use it as a chance to reflect and improve on those areas. The application process is long and challenging, but Alex will be present at every stage to support you. I will gladly recommend his services to anyone dead set on INSEAD.

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I have applied for INSEAD and LBS this year, and Alex helped me secure the offer from these two schools and also the scholarship from INSEAD.

Alex knows how to guide applicants in writing their own stories in the way that Admission Committee likes. You will find that working with Alex will make your application process efficient.

For Asian applicants, I have to say that Alex understands both Eastern and Western cultures very well, so he can teach you how to show yourself that Western culture likes the most. With Alex, the non-English-native applicant doesn't need to hire another polisher for English writing, since Alex knows how to write the right English in your style. It will save your money and time too.

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I first came in contact with Alex through another friend of mine who attended INSEAD. Alex helped me with my application for INSEAD despite of my low GPA. I was first quite reluctant to even ask since I don't think I'd possibly stand a chance with my GPA, but Alex reassured me and put faith in me throughout the process. I scored 710 for GMAT. Alex held my hand every step of the way through the application and guided me towards the correct direction. In truth, Alex not only helped me with my application but also opened my eyes to how I should present myself in front of others. Would highly recommend!

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For background, after a ding from LBS, I contact Alex for a profile review. Long story short, I was admitted by INSEAD all thanks to Alex.

Alex's strengths that make him stand out from other consultants that I talked to:

- Alex is very knowledgeable about European schools, in particular INSEAD. Being an alumni himself, Alex knows exactly what the admission committe is looking for, and guided me to tailor my application towards it.

- Alex is very committed to my application: Throughout the application process, Alex has worked closely with me for each step, from essay brainstorming, referral selection, review, and interview prep. He typically replied with detailed review or answered my question within the day.

- Alex has a strong background in HR and as an INSEAD alumni, which differentiate him from other consultants. He can guide you from the persepective of the applicants, the reviewers as well as the alumni interviewers.

- Alex is genuinely encouraging and supportive throughout the process. This cannot be stressed enough. The application process can be very stressful, espectially after when my previous application were dinged. Alex was always available for consultation and gave valuable advice, no matter how trivial, which has helped eased my concerns.

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I signed up with Alex after getting on call with a few other consultants. He was very forthcoming from day one. There is no-one better than Alex especially when it comes to European schools. He knows at the back of his hand which characteristics are required in which part of the application. As an INSEAD alumn, he brings unique insights to the table.

He is always available on different channels and will never make you beg him for audience, unlike some other consultants. He is very mindful of deadlines and knows how to drive you towards the required quality of the application.

I had average/below average stats and I applied to INSEAD and LBS through him. I got interview invite from LBS even though it was R3 and I got into INSEAD.

You can not go wrong with Alex. He is your man !

(P.S During this process you will end up becoming good friends with him. He won't just be your consultant.)

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I was applying to 2 top business schools, IESE and INSEAD, which all them accepted me. ARLee Consulting was a key factor in helping me getting the admission to INSEAD.

Alex was a pleasure to work with and his advice had real results. He was a frank person and not shy to tell you that your score wasn't good enough for an elite school; however, he was alway very supportive and never gave up on my application with low GMAT score. Once I took another test and achieved a better score, he always believed I could do it.

I was hesitant at first about using a consultant, but Alex proved me wrong. He has shown me the world different for having someone you can consult. He was thoughtful and thorough with his advice and very personalized in his approach. I could consult him anytime on any topic, some of them non-MBA related.

I owe Alex a big thanks for being accepted at my target school (INSEAD). I cannot express by words but frankly speaking I could not have made it without his help.

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First and foremost, thanks to Alex, I've been accepted into INSEAD which has been my dream school over the last 3 years. It was July 2020 when I contacted him for the first time.
Had not been for Alex, I would not be writing this!

1. His ability to objectively assess the strengths and the weaknesses of applicants: I personally value this trait since as an applicant whose GMAT was much lower than the average, I had to exactly know whether it would be possible for me to offset this with other qualifications I have. In this regard, he helped me to focus more on my strengths.

2. Professionalism: If you work with him, you would be able to notice that he is not someone who easily compromise the quality of work even though you might think it's done. Well, this is not applicable to him. Isn't it a good thing for our consultant to be like this?

3. Source of insights into INSEAD: When I initially considered my prospective consultants, my no.1 consideration was whether the consultant has access to insider information that cannot be easily found or seen on the website. As INSEAD alumni, his advice for the interviews played a significant role in making me feel relaxed and even confident.

Aside from these, his is quick off the mark in replying and responding to my request even though we had the 7-hour time difference!

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"I approached Alex in the midst of the global lockdown with a host of uncertainties regarding the European MBA Admissions process. From day one, Alex was extremely responsive and helped me craft a number of compelling applications. Having left myself with limited time before the application deadlines, Alex kept me on track while providing expert guidance along the way. If you are willing to put in the hard work, choosing Alex is your best bet. His knowledge of the MBA landscape, particularly in Europe, is second to none. In the end, I was admitted to my target school with a sizeable scholarship. I would highly recommend Alex to any prospective MBA candidate. Thanks again Alex!"

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First things first, I have received an interview invite but no confirmation of acceptance to Insead yet. Regardless of the outcome though, my experience with Alex has been nothing less than great.

I think you get a general idea of his expertise from the other comments, but for me, in particular, what stood out for me was his ability to really understand the application requirements and pose insightful questions that helped
me connect the dots. I have a military background and struggled to translate my achievements/experiences there onto the essays - that's where his guidance really shone through for me. Without a doubt, without his advice, my essays would be nowhere near interview-invitation worthy.

One more aspect that I valued was his effort to really understand my profile and background properly. He prompted a fair bit when we first spoke, and he definitely tapped on that knowledge he formed of me, sometimes even suggesting points that I had mentioned but forgot to include in the essays.

Of course, I went ahead with Alex with his INSEAD background a factor in consideration, and while not necessarily crucial, I valued the INSEAD experience he shared too.

Ultimately, as I have said, even if I do not get accepted, my experience with Alex was top-notch, and I can only recommend his services.

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I received an admit to one of my dream schools, with a large scholarship! Alex was a fantastic coach, a brilliant mentor, and understood the strengths and weaknesses of my profile perfectly.

Alex's body of knowledge about European schools was second to none, and he constantly reassured me throughout the process, with a positive outlook on everything!

It was a pleasure working with Alex and I looked forward to our calls and receiving his feedback. His turnaround time for my work was exceptional, and I felt incredibly well guided through the whole process. I would not hesitate to recommend Alex to any prospective MBA candidate.

Thanks!

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