Hello Alden651, and thanks for your post.
The application process for INSEAD is truly holistic, and the committee will look at your stats (GPA and GMAT), work experience, and extracurriculars.
Your GPA in “business” is slightly above average, and though you didn’t mention your overall GPA, I assume it is about the average of INSEAD, so that is a good start. Your GMAT of 730 is also strong, though compared to others in your demographic, it is about the average. If you haven’t already, I suggest taking it up to 3-4 times. You have nothing to lose since schools will only look at your highest score. And even a slight increase can boost your profile. Your 47 is better than lackluster – it is very good. But you may still want to illustrate to the schools that you have the academic ability to succeed in the classroom. You could showcase your quant ability in your resume, your recommenders could do the same in their recommendations, or you could even take a supplemental course such as stats or calculus, depending on how you did in college.
It is hard to gauge your work experience without knowing your accomplishments and impact you have made there. It is nice to see that you have been promoted. To impress INSEAD, it’s important to show you have made an impact and demonstrated leadership at work. Ideally this will be supported by strong recommendation letters as well. It will also be important to explain why you want your MBA, and to also illustrate the skills you already have which are transferable. Be sure your story makes sense, and is realistic and specific.
Regarding extracurriculars, I didn’t see any current ones, but you still have time to get involved in something that interests you. Make sure to really emphasize your leadership roles you take on.
If you continue to strengthen your profile, you do have a chance at INSEAD, but it is extremely competitive, and it does not have the room to admit all the world's qualified applicants. For that reason, I suggest apply to several schools, including reach, target and safety. Hopefully they will see that you have a compelling story and are someone who will add value to the classroom and community.
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Good luck!