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Hi friends,
I’m doing applications this year for the top European schools. I will be applying to LBS and INSEAD but I am an ORM, and my GMAT is not the highest. So, expanding for risk.
If geography was not a barrier - which of these schools would give one the best shot at moving into consulting from a general strategy and ops role? Geography agnostic.
From my LinkedIn research, Oxbridge alumni seem few and far between in the MBB - especially in continental EU. And the Middle East presence doesn’t look too great either, albeit that the parent universities of both have stellar reputations.
On the contrary, HEC P seems to be quite representative especially in the Middle East.
Would love your thoughts - cheers.
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I’m doing applications this year for the top European schools. I will be applying to LBS and INSEAD but I am an ORM, and my GMAT is not the highest. So, expanding for risk.
If geography was not a barrier - which of these schools would give one the best shot at moving into consulting from a general strategy and ops role? Geography agnostic.
From my LinkedIn research, Oxbridge alumni seem few and far between in the MBB - especially in continental EU. And the Middle East presence doesn’t look too great either, albeit that the parent universities of both have stellar reputations.
On the contrary, HEC P seems to be quite representative especially in the Middle East.
Would love your thoughts - cheers.
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idliboba Hope this finds you well. INSEAD alumna here
All other considerations aside, statistically both INSEAD and LBS heavily recruit into consulting, with approximately 35% of each class securing top consulting offers. Given that your GMAT score is not your strong suit, securing admission to either of these schools would be a remarkable accomplishment considering your aspirations. Now, an interesting distinction between the two lies in:
1. Absolute number of students recruited
INSEAD boasts a significantly larger MBA class compared to LBS, nearly double in size. This makes INSEAD a top choice for MBB offices worldwide, due to its vast and diverse student body hailing from various corners of the globe.
2. Pre MBA consulting candidates
INSEAD, based on my observation, attracts a significant portion of the cohort from consulting backgrounds and comprises sponsored students. Please note that most of these students return to the consulting sector, thereby inflating the overall consulting recruitments from INSEAD. However, there is a positive aspect to this situation. At INSEAD, you can seek assistance and mentorship from these sponsored students to prepare thoroughly for your consulting interviews. Additionally, I have observed MBBs giving special preference to candidates with non-consulting, operational, or general management experience to inject fresh perspectives into their practices.
Between HEC Paris and Oxbridge, HEC Paris has a slight edge in terms of consulting recruitment, although MBB offers have been hard to come by in the last 1-2 years. The school has an extensive alumni network in the middle east. However, if you are not too fixated on consulting and would prefer to spend some time in the UK before making up your mind for a long term objective, Oxbridge is a good option due to the visa options.
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