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Hello!

I recently applied to INSEAD January 2026 MBA FT intake (R1). However, as I wait for an interview decision, I'm wondering which other non-US schools can I apply to that are top ranked. My priorities are: 1) International career opportunities post graduation, 2) 1-year accelerated MBA preferred (not a deal breaker though) and, 3) A good chance at scholarships to minimize debt.

Please share your thoughts. If you need any additional information, let me know. Also, sharing my profile below. TIA!

- Demographics: Indian, Male, Engineer & MBA.
- Engineering Degree: From an NIT (National Institute of Technology i.e. one tier below IITs which are the top engineering schools in India) with a GPA of 7.8/10.
- MBA: From FMS, Delhi (A tier-1, top 5 B-School in India) with 72% score (top quartile in the batch).
- Work Experience: 9.5 years (by Jan'26). Initial career experience in management consulting (4.5 years), then moved to Google in a marketing role.
- International Exposure: Projects in Europe and Middle East during consulting days and trainings/business meetings in the US during Google. Did an internship from an engineering school in The Netherlands during my bachelors.
- GMAT FE Score: 665 (93rd Percentile).
- Extra-Curricular: I do have a few positions of responsibility throughout my undergrad and MBA. These include Music club secretary, Media and Communications head for annual college fest and a couple of others (not as notable) during my undergrad. During MBA, I won 2 business case competitions and 1 national finalist (2 fortune 500 global MNCs and 1 leading Indian automobile company). In terms of positions of responsibility, I was elected as an executive member of the consulting club at my business school (1 year tenure).
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Thank you for providing a detailed overview of your background. Based on the information shared and drawing upon recent trends in global MBA admissions, your profile looks strong, with a solid foundation in both academics and professional experience.

Having an engineering degree from an NIT and an MBA from FMS Delhi places you among the top candidates from India. Your 9.5 years of experience, including 4.5 years in management consulting and a marketing role at Google, gives you a diverse and valuable skill set.

Your international exposure—through projects in Europe and the Middle East, business meetings in the US, and an internship in the Netherlands—further enhances your profile for global MBA programs.
Additionally, your extracurricular leadership, including positions in college clubs and multiple business case competition wins, showcases both analytical strength and leadership capability.

However, your GMAT Focus score of 665 (93rd percentile), while competitive, is slightly on the lower side for some top European MBA programs. That said, your profile remains highly compelling.
Given your preference for a one-year program with strong international career outcomes and scholarship opportunities, top options beyond INSEAD would include:
  • London Business School (MBA or Sloan)
  • Oxford Saïd
  • Cambridge Judge
  • IMD (Switzerland)
  • IE (Spain)
  • ESADE (Spain)
  • SDA Bocconi (Italy)
These programs are globally respected, offer strong career mobility, and provide financial aid options for high-caliber international candidates.

Please feel free to book a profile evaluation call with INSEAD alumni.
Checkout: SUCCESS STORIES| YOUTUBE| BLOGS

Cheers,
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond


IppoMakanouchi
Hello!

I recently applied to INSEAD January 2026 MBA FT intake (R1). However, as I wait for an interview decision, I'm wondering which other non-US schools can I apply to that are top ranked. My priorities are: 1) International career opportunities post graduation, 2) 1-year accelerated MBA preferred (not a deal breaker though) and, 3) A good chance at scholarships to minimize debt.

Please share your thoughts. If you need any additional information, let me know. Also, sharing my profile below. TIA!

- Demographics: Indian, Male, Engineer & MBA.
- Engineering Degree: From an NIT (National Institute of Technology i.e. one tier below IITs which are the top engineering schools in India) with a GPA of 7.8/10.
- MBA: From FMS, Delhi (A tier-1, top 5 B-School in India) with 72% score (top quartile in the batch).
- Work Experience: 9.5 years (by Jan'26). Initial career experience in management consulting (4.5 years), then moved to Google in a marketing role.
- International Exposure: Projects in Europe and Middle East during consulting days and trainings/business meetings in the US during Google. Did an internship from an engineering school in The Netherlands during my bachelors.
- GMAT FE Score: 665 (93rd Percentile).
- Extra-Curricular: I do have a few positions of responsibility throughout my undergrad and MBA. These include Music club secretary, Media and Communications head for annual college fest and a couple of others (not as notable) during my undergrad. During MBA, I won 2 business case competitions and 1 national finalist (2 fortune 500 global MNCs and 1 leading Indian automobile company). In terms of positions of responsibility, I was elected as an executive member of the consulting club at my business school (1 year tenure).
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Thank you so much Shantanu for looking into my query and profile. Yes, I'm aware that my GMAT score isn't as competitive as it should be. I was let down by my quant performance on the day of the test (scored 85th percentile versus consistently scoring in the 90s in mocks).
Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time for a retake before the R1 deadline of INSEAD. Hoping, the overall profile is good enough for a call.
I will look into the programs you shared and apply accordingly. Thank you again! :)
MBAandBeyond
Thank you for providing a detailed overview of your background. Based on the information shared and drawing upon recent trends in global MBA admissions, your profile looks strong, with a solid foundation in both academics and professional experience.

Having an engineering degree from an NIT and an MBA from FMS Delhi places you among the top candidates from India. Your 9.5 years of experience, including 4.5 years in management consulting and a marketing role at Google, gives you a diverse and valuable skill set.

Your international exposure—through projects in Europe and the Middle East, business meetings in the US, and an internship in the Netherlands—further enhances your profile for global MBA programs.
Additionally, your extracurricular leadership, including positions in college clubs and multiple business case competition wins, showcases both analytical strength and leadership capability.

However, your GMAT Focus score of 665 (93rd percentile), while competitive, is slightly on the lower side for some top European MBA programs. That said, your profile remains highly compelling.
Given your preference for a one-year program with strong international career outcomes and scholarship opportunities, top options beyond INSEAD would include:
  • London Business School (MBA or Sloan)
  • Oxford Saïd
  • Cambridge Judge
  • IMD (Switzerland)
  • IE (Spain)
  • ESADE (Spain)
  • SDA Bocconi (Italy)
These programs are globally respected, offer strong career mobility, and provide financial aid options for high-caliber international candidates.

Please feel free to book a profile evaluation call with INSEAD alumni.
Checkout: SUCCESS STORIES| YOUTUBE| BLOGS

Cheers,
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond


IppoMakanouchi
Hello!

I recently applied to INSEAD January 2026 MBA FT intake (R1). However, as I wait for an interview decision, I'm wondering which other non-US schools can I apply to that are top ranked. My priorities are: 1) International career opportunities post graduation, 2) 1-year accelerated MBA preferred (not a deal breaker though) and, 3) A good chance at scholarships to minimize debt.

Please share your thoughts. If you need any additional information, let me know. Also, sharing my profile below. TIA!

- Demographics: Indian, Male, Engineer & MBA.
- Engineering Degree: From an NIT (National Institute of Technology i.e. one tier below IITs which are the top engineering schools in India) with a GPA of 7.8/10.
- MBA: From FMS, Delhi (A tier-1, top 5 B-School in India) with 72% score (top quartile in the batch).
- Work Experience: 9.5 years (by Jan'26). Initial career experience in management consulting (4.5 years), then moved to Google in a marketing role.
- International Exposure: Projects in Europe and Middle East during consulting days and trainings/business meetings in the US during Google. Did an internship from an engineering school in The Netherlands during my bachelors.
- GMAT FE Score: 665 (93rd Percentile).
- Extra-Curricular: I do have a few positions of responsibility throughout my undergrad and MBA. These include Music club secretary, Media and Communications head for annual college fest and a couple of others (not as notable) during my undergrad. During MBA, I won 2 business case competitions and 1 national finalist (2 fortune 500 global MNCs and 1 leading Indian automobile company). In terms of positions of responsibility, I was elected as an executive member of the consulting club at my business school (1 year tenure).
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Minor edit. I have an 88th percentile in quant with a score of 85.

IppoMakanouchi
Thank you so much Shantanu for looking into my query and profile. Yes, I'm aware that my GMAT score isn't as competitive as it should be. I was let down by my quant performance on the day of the test (scored 85th percentile versus consistently scoring in the 90s in mocks).
Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time for a retake before the R1 deadline of INSEAD. Hoping, the overall profile is good enough for a call.
I will look into the programs you shared and apply accordingly. Thank you again! :)
MBAandBeyond
Thank you for providing a detailed overview of your background. Based on the information shared and drawing upon recent trends in global MBA admissions, your profile looks strong, with a solid foundation in both academics and professional experience.

Having an engineering degree from an NIT and an MBA from FMS Delhi places you among the top candidates from India. Your 9.5 years of experience, including 4.5 years in management consulting and a marketing role at Google, gives you a diverse and valuable skill set.

Your international exposure—through projects in Europe and the Middle East, business meetings in the US, and an internship in the Netherlands—further enhances your profile for global MBA programs.
Additionally, your extracurricular leadership, including positions in college clubs and multiple business case competition wins, showcases both analytical strength and leadership capability.

However, your GMAT Focus score of 665 (93rd percentile), while competitive, is slightly on the lower side for some top European MBA programs. That said, your profile remains highly compelling.
Given your preference for a one-year program with strong international career outcomes and scholarship opportunities, top options beyond INSEAD would include:
  • London Business School (MBA or Sloan)
  • Oxford Saïd
  • Cambridge Judge
  • IMD (Switzerland)
  • IE (Spain)
  • ESADE (Spain)
  • SDA Bocconi (Italy)
These programs are globally respected, offer strong career mobility, and provide financial aid options for high-caliber international candidates.

Please feel free to book a profile evaluation call with INSEAD alumni.
Checkout: SUCCESS STORIES| YOUTUBE| BLOGS

Cheers,
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond


IppoMakanouchi
Hello!

I recently applied to INSEAD January 2026 MBA FT intake (R1). However, as I wait for an interview decision, I'm wondering which other non-US schools can I apply to that are top ranked. My priorities are: 1) International career opportunities post graduation, 2) 1-year accelerated MBA preferred (not a deal breaker though) and, 3) A good chance at scholarships to minimize debt.

Please share your thoughts. If you need any additional information, let me know. Also, sharing my profile below. TIA!

- Demographics: Indian, Male, Engineer & MBA.
- Engineering Degree: From an NIT (National Institute of Technology i.e. one tier below IITs which are the top engineering schools in India) with a GPA of 7.8/10.
- MBA: From FMS, Delhi (A tier-1, top 5 B-School in India) with 72% score (top quartile in the batch).
- Work Experience: 9.5 years (by Jan'26). Initial career experience in management consulting (4.5 years), then moved to Google in a marketing role.
- International Exposure: Projects in Europe and Middle East during consulting days and trainings/business meetings in the US during Google. Did an internship from an engineering school in The Netherlands during my bachelors.
- GMAT FE Score: 665 (93rd Percentile).
- Extra-Curricular: I do have a few positions of responsibility throughout my undergrad and MBA. These include Music club secretary, Media and Communications head for annual college fest and a couple of others (not as notable) during my undergrad. During MBA, I won 2 business case competitions and 1 national finalist (2 fortune 500 global MNCs and 1 leading Indian automobile company). In terms of positions of responsibility, I was elected as an executive member of the consulting club at my business school (1 year tenure).
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