Understood. I am in a dilemma Duncan and would appreciate some insight.

I scored 695 on GMAT Focus (98 percentile) but submitted rushed applications to HEC, LBS, IESE, Oxford and ESADE last month in January. Got rejected or waitlisted. I want to start my MBA this year. My goal is to get a high-paying job in the US or Europe. First preference Marketing, second preference Consulting. Worked 6 years in marketing, and graduated from a Tier 1 college of India. Apart from SDA Bocconi, Insead and the 5 colleges above, please could you recommend a few colleges to me?

[Edited by Agosh on Feb 26, 2024]

Unsurprisingly, I would recommend the schools named in my post if you are targeting an MBA-level role. On the other hand, if you want a functional role in marketing perhaps consider an top European MSc, or US STEM-status MS in marketing, from a better school.

[Edited by Duncan on Feb 26, 2024]

Thanks, that helps!