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How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
 05 Jul 2012, 08:34
Hi Freinds,
Just wanted to see how age plays a role in getting admitted to one of the top B schools.
Below is my profile:
Age: 33
B.S (Electrical Engineering) GPA: 3.7
M.S (Electrical Engineering) GPA: 3.9
Work Exp: 8 Yrs. of Work Exp. leading a team of 10 ppl
I have not given GMAT yet but just wanted to see if age would be a deterrent in my application.
I understand there are several other criteria’s like GMAT Score, GPA, Work Ex, Essays, Recommendations...Is age also a deciding factor in the admission process.
Please share your thoughts!
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Re: How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
05 Jul 2012, 12:01
Age is not a disqualifying factor, but once you hit about 30 and beyond it becomes increasingly more difficult to attend the typical 2 year full-time MBA programs. There are a few things for you to consider: 1. Have you thought about an executive program? These are directed towards individuals that have 10+ years of work experience, and can still be very prestigious 2. Have you thought about a part-time program? There are plenty of very strong part time programs, and often people have an average of 7 or so years of experience (this is much higher than full time programs) 3. Why do you want an MBA? To the outsider who is the typical 25 year old applicant, it would sound to them that you are already successful. Manager of 10 individuals... so why an MBA? Adcoms don't want to think that you are just going to an MBA b/c you've hit a roadblock in your career. They want individuals with lots of upside potential, and that's why younger strong applicants have an advantage. So what's motivating you? And how will that be looked upon? 4. Age is definitely something that Adcoms will look at, and most likely something that you will have to address very well in your applicantions. You have to decide why an MBA will still be benficial for you at 33, and what your exit opportunities will be once you leave school. Be realistic. If you are trying to do Investment Banking, it's going to be extremely challenging to land an entry level MBA job with no exerience at 33. So when you tell your story, you have to have a realistic growth plan that will show the Adcoms that you know where you've been and where you're going
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Re: How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
05 Jul 2012, 13:35
Thank you for the detail reply!
I have given Executive and part time MBA some thought and am equally inclined towards them as well. My only concern is...Are they prestigious, well recognized and can get me a good job?
Now, I am in Boston, working for one of the top US bank. Boston also has some really good schools like HBS, Sloan…but I am not sure if their Executive/part time MBA programs are equally good or even comparable with Full Time programs?
I am in the IT division of a top US Bank and doing pretty well in my career BUT I have started to feel that I am not being challenged enough and am not using my skills to the fullest. Also, I have a strong desire/interest to get into Investment banking and this is motivating me to do an MBA.
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Re: How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
15 Jul 2012, 21:59
any specific schools you are planning to apply? I am "exactly" on the same boat as you are
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Re: How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
16 Jul 2012, 19:42
After lot of thought and consideration, i am leaning towards part time MBA. I did some research and have been talking to folks...i think NYU Stern offers a great part time MBA program. Have you shortlisted your schools?
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Re: How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
13 Sep 2012, 23:42
hi friends i have a one question in my mind can some one tell me what is B school .... plz explaine it ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,  .....................? experthandicapper
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Re: How Important is Age when Applying to B Schools [#permalink]
18 Sep 2012, 04:01
THANKS FOR THIS KIND ACT. really i was looking for such kind of information as u gvn a answer thanks again........................experthandicapper........................
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