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SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS

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SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS [#permalink] New post   03 Jun 2016, 08:10
Hi guys,
I do need some help.
First of all, who I am: Italian male, 30 years old, 6 years work experience, of which 5 in big4 consulting firm.
After my MBA I do NOT want to pursue a career in management consulting, but rather work in the media/tech industry, and I'd like to stay in Europe (so no Asia).

About the schools. I've been:
- admitted to SDA Bocconi (and already paid the 1st installment)
- admitted to INSEAD (moved off the waitlist), they're waiting for my final response
- waitlisted by LBS (my first option)

What do you guys suggest to do? Should I stick with SDA Bocconi hoping to be admitted into LBS, or should I enroll at INSEAD and forget about LBS?

Any opinion would be highly appreciated.

Thank you
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Re: SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS [#permalink] New post   03 Jun 2016, 15:09
Hi Mattew
Congrats for all the good news! I've applied Bocconi and waiting for the feedback. I think these schools have their own advantages separately.
I've several friends studying at Insead, as I know it is ranked No.1 worldwide full time MBA study program this year and job placement in Europe is promising, I would suggest you go study abroad in TOP MBA schools to get more international exposure thinking of the chances to work outside of Italy .Since you you'd like to switch the trajectory and Insead is the biggest pool for consulting placement, I think LBS two years program fits better for that goal compared to one year program of Insead. So why not wait LBS few days more, and choose between LBS and Insead. Personal opinion?

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Re: SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS [#permalink] New post   04 Jun 2016, 04:56
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Hi Rebecca,
thank you for your feedback and good luck with your application!

I agree with you when you say that, given my goals and background, LBS is a better fit than INSEAD. I would indeed definitely postpone my decision if I could.
Unfortunately I can't: I have to tell INSEAD what my final decision is in a couple of days, and there's no way LBS will let me know by that time.
So, knowing that I'm already in at Bocconi, still a good school, here's my dilemma: idk if waiting for LBS is worth it or just too risky, since I would turn down INSEAD, that is comparable to LBS reputationwise...
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Re: SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS [#permalink] New post   04 Jun 2016, 08:36
hey there,

if i were in your shoes i would choose INSEAD rather than wait for LBS. its one of the best schools in the world and turning it down for a chance at LBS would be a waste IMO. also, the biggest difference is the summer internship gap with going to school longer. I believe that with more effort on your end, you will be able to land a career at tech and media companies alike. also, you will be saving more money since its a one year program vs two. if it were any other school, i would say to wait... Good luck and congrats buddy.
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Re: SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS [#permalink] New post   08 Jun 2016, 09:38
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I would take the INSEAD offer since LBS won't come through in time. Both great programs but you have a definite offer at one versus a potential. You will just have to get a head start and hustle a bid harder given the limited program time but you should be fine. Congrats and Good Luck!
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Re: SDA Bocconi vs INSEAD vs LBS [#permalink] New post   12 Jun 2016, 22:58
My suggestion is you tell LBS that INSEAD has already offered you a spot in their program, that you will need to inform INSEAD of your decision before XX (date) and that LBS is still your first choice. Wait and see if LBS will consider moving you out of waitlist.
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