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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the semi-target schools in German-speaking countries for London recruiting include:

  • ESB
  • WU
  • FSB
  • LMU

These schools are considered semi-targets, while St. Gallen (HSG), WHU, and Mannheim are recognized as top targets.

Sources: 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition, An old man looking for advice, UK TARGET SCHOOLS TIER LIST 2020, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition, 2019 Target School Ranking for NYC Recruit?

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To be honest I can't speak for London recruiting but for Frankfurt it looks something like this: 

T1 WHU/Mannheim/HSG 

T1.5 Frankfurt School (but only for IB due to location advantage and network; otherwise T2) 

T2 Good state schools à la LMU, TUM, WWU, Köln, Goethe, and also Maastricht and RSM in NL // Private schools à la EBS 

If you really want to make the move to London then go to a T1 university like Mannheim, WHU, HSG (for London probably HSG the best) or RSM in NL. From the other universities it will be difficult. 

 

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