Hi,
This is the best forum on the internet. Thank you for all the help.

So I'm looking into doing an "Executive master" in a top French business school. I'm 32 years old Brazilian. I have around 3 years of relevant corporate experience. I Work in the accounting department of an Italian company, a world leader in its sector.

So, I will play "the poor guy card" here, but I come from humble's origins (low income parents, with no high school diploma), and during my teens I never thought I had potential. At 20, I moved alone to Italy to work in simple jobs. After a few years there, I realized I had potential, and while working full time I did my bachelors and masters in a "normal" italian public university. no business school in my resume. And I graduated at 29.

Fast forward a few years. I discover I'm able to do more. Now I want to go to a business school, change my career ( go to consulting or more managerial jobs). My aim is ESCP. Recently, I got 720 in GMAT, and got certified C1 level in 4 languages: English, Spanish, French, and Italian (plus I'm native in Portuguese). My goal now is build an amazing essay, and prepare extensively for the interview.

My goal is EMIB at ESCP (I know it's unfamous here), but it seems to suit me well. But i'm open to other ideas

My question: In your opinion do I have a shot in a top business school? A guy with average diploma, average job experience. But currently very determined, and dreams to boost his "late bloomer" career with a MBA (or EMIB). But, unfortunately the only "above average" achievements are GMAT and language skills.

I work full time, and an outside-campus MBA (or EMIB) it's the best fit for me.

Thank you for the help

Your situation is complex but promising. The ESCP EMIB has significant drawbacks - it's a private diploma rather than a state-recognized degree in France, contains only 60 ECTS credits compared to 120 for a full MSc, and lacks the career outcomes data of ESCP's flagship programs.
Your background is quite strong - a 720 GMAT score shows academic ability, your mastery of 5 languages at C1+ level is exceptional, and you've shown clear progression from modest beginnings through international work experience. These factors make you an interesting candidate.
For your goals of entering consulting or broader management roles, I'd recommend considering several alternatives:
The ESSEC SMIB program would serve you well through its broader curriculum, recognized qualification status, and strong consulting placement track record. The part-time format lets you continue working.
HEC Paris's specialized masters deserve consideration - they carry state recognition, attract top consulting recruiters, emphasize international business, and offer evening/weekend study options.
Several UK schools provide triple-crown accredited online MBAs that could meet your needs - Manchester Met, the Open University, and Bradford deliver internationally recognized qualifications with the flexibility to study while working, often at lower cost than French granes ecoles' degrees.
Your GMAT score and language abilities make you competitive. The key is targeting programs that directly support career switching into consulting, maintain strong career services, demonstrate solid placement records, and provide widely recognized qualifications.
This approach keeps you focused on the core question - which program will best enable your career transition?