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Hi. Congratulations on your admits!

Fantastic results. I have heard a lot of great things over the years about I am G then about 10 or so years ago, they almost sort of disappeared. It’s good to see the name again. I think it’s a unique and powerful program but I feel in your case Insead would be a stronger play.

Your Gmail‘s course should not come into consideration and the consulting recruiting. Years ago some recruiters did use the GMAT score for easy quantitative elimination but then I feel they realized the fallacy and the fact that if you get someone at a top MBA program with a low GMAT score, you are missing out on probably one of the best and most qualified applicants who just appears to have a low GMAT score. Siri radically, for a person with a lower GMAT score to get in, which I don’t think 690 is not that low but anyway, it means they have to be so much better than someone who got in with the 750.

Anyway, the point is your GMAT should not impact your consulting recruiting options. The main considerations will be your interview skills and your résumé to get that interview.

Insead is very focused on consulting and has a lot of alumni who are in consulting, significant consulting recruiting and prep groups for that recruiting.

You may be able to achieve similar or even better results over with IMD but statistically, INSEAD would be more predictable as a choice for consulting 😇

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Thank you so much for a detailed response. Just one follow up question, in case of Tech or Industry, does IMD have an edge over INSEAD or would you say both are at par?
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Hi

I have received MBA offers from both INSEAD and IMD, and need some guidance to make the final decision. A bit of background about me - I am a 30 year old male from South Asia with 6+ years experience in top consumer goods companies. Post MBA, I would like to change geographies and pursue a career in Europe or Middle East. While I have inclination towards consulting, I am open to tech and industry as well. Also, financial aid/scholarship/loans hold significant importance for me. In light of this information, can you please suggest me which option should I go with?

Financial Aid results are pending from both schools. But I have heard INSEAD has more risk averse loan options such as Brain Capital, etc.

Additionally, my GMAT score is on the lower side, its 690, will it be a deterrent in seeking jobs in consulting industry? Considering that, should I look to pursue a career in industry and consequently, in that case, should IMD be my preference over INSEAD?

I would appreciate your help.

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Hello Maestro20,

Thanks for writing in.

We agree with the comments above. INSEAD is definitely more competitive; besides, considering your goals are in consulting, it also syncs very well with your plans.

Do not worry about the 690. We do not think it will prove to be a deterrent in seeking jobs.

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sooo have you decided wich option to choose?