INSEAD acceptance. Go or NoGo

Dear all

I am Far East Asian w/3y consulting experience and 1y big 4 corporate finance advisory. I got accepted from INSEAD MBA and currently wondering whether should I attend this year or target another year.

Reason behind is that though post-MBA I am thinking of moving into BB or MM PEs in APAC region, or possibly in London, I do not possess enough pre-MBA finance experience to sell myself to employers from my target industry. Personally, I believe spending another year with current employer will equip me with better finance skillsets and "reasonable" length of experience.

However, as a candidate from over represented pool, even being older than usual candidates, I feel somehow uncertain whether I can secure another MBA admission from top schools if I withdraw the offer from INSEAD.

What would be your opinion here? Will +1 or 2 y pre-MBA experience will grant me better chance on pursuing my post-MBA careers? Or would it be too risky?

Thnx in advance.

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