Hi @Eu_top, your background is good and the schools in your list are in-line with your goals.

Some might consider your work-ex (~10 years) to be on the higher side for an MBA, so highlighting "why MBA NOW" would be important. A higher score (ideally 700+/ Focus equivalent) can help increase your chances, given the Indian Male applicant perspective.

Showcasing your ExtraCurriculars would be crucial to present a balanced profile. European programs value certain traits, so adapting your application/ essays to the school can help differentiate.

Hope this helps a bit. Feel free to reach out through the link(s) below for a deeper chat.

Regards,
Arvind
Founder, admitStreet | HEC Paris MBA alum
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Hi @Eu_top, INSEAD alumna here.
I do not quite understand why you cite the MBA as a stepping stone for the transition from a B2B product to a B2C product. You would need to dig deeper and make a much stronger case for an MBA at this late stage in your career and with the schools that are on your target list. And yes, definitely retake the test because the competition gets tougher for people with more work experience (the bell curve in MBA cohort selection). Given the pedigree of the schools you are targeting, I would also advise you to be a bit visionary in your goals. Think what kind of problem solving would excite you post MBA. Have you observed a problem or a gap or a market potential in your industry? How will you address that. A B2B product manager who wants to move into B2C after the MBA may not be the profile that top schools would be most excited about. You will have to craft a strong storyline. Depending on your score, you can add LBS to your list.

Feel free to speak one to one for candid advice.

Best wishes

Aanchal Sahni (INSEAD alum, former INSEAD admissions interviewer)
MBAGuideConsulting
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Hi Sid, when did you receive communication from Insead? Was it for the January intake's Round 1? I'm waiting for mine, and since our profiles are similar, I'm just checking.
Thanks in Advance

Hey Eu_top,

Vashi here from LilacBuds.

We at LilacBuds would love to assist you for your re-application process for Fall 2025 intake by connecting you to alums/ mentors of top B-schools and would therefore request more details about your profile. You can connect with our team for a detailed profile analysis at https://lilacbuds.com/services/mba-cour ... mpaign=GCV or leave a message on +91-84483 35484 for a direct reachout.
You can also share your CV on vashi.gupta@lilacbuds.com .

Hoping to hear from you.

Hi there. Did you take help of any admission consultant and would you recommend anyone? I'm really confused and would love to hear from you. Thank you.