How hard is it to get into HEC Paris?

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HEC Paris seems to be really selective with the profiles and only the elite seem to make the cut. If anyone is targetting this business school please share insights about how hard is it to get into HEC Paris? What will be an ideal GMAT Score and other factors to get the admit?

Arjun Aravind P M · Answer

-The program is very selective and the admission rate is low. Every year, students all around the world apply to the HEC Paris MBA program, and about ~16% of them are getting admitted (Harvard MBA: ~12%, Columbia: ~17%). Therefore, applicants must be aware of what they should do to be Successful. The average GMAT score for HEC Paris is around 690, anything above this is a strong profile, and below 600 is considered weak.
-Other than GMAT, your conversations with the admissions team matter a lot. Reach out early and try to speak with a recruitment manager early in the process. It will give you an idea of how you could leverage your strengths such as career progression and international exposure, as well as how you could stand out with your profile. 
-MBA is mostly about networking and HEC Paris has a strong track record in this area. You can reached out to graduates and actual students via Linkedn, and more importantly connect with current applicants for 2022 on yocket itself here- https://yocket.com/chats?groupInvite=16359 This way you can get all your doubts cleared in no time!
-HEC MBA is looking for people with leadership potential. Therefore, while answering the essay questions in the application form, applicants must make sense with their stories, give examples from their personal, professional, or academic achievements, and demonstrate a clear vision. 
-After this, of course, ace your interviews. Look up the common questions asked and learn to answer them confidently!

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