krussell wrote:
I disagree.
I know some will just write you off with little work experience, but if you have too much they might not want you. You're there to learn, not share your expertise with the teachers.
When I applied, I only had 2.5 years total, and I don't think it hindered my application anywhere.
I agree with you're second statement. 2 years seems to be the minimum for applicants (for those who want to stand a good chance of getting accepted).
But, the question is
zero/little work experience. (Little as in less than 2 years) Especially in the OP's case of no experience at all. The MBA is supposed to train your managerial skills (How can you lead when you've never had a job before?). Yes, too much experience might be a bad thing because the MBA won't help much but I think the opposite is true too: Too little experience means you bring nothing to the table. A lot of schools use the case method and have students learn in groups where they can share their experiences in their respective fields.
What's more important is that schools will definitely scrutinize the rest of your application more than they would if you were an experienced applicant.
Work experience also gives you time and reasons to access your career and life goals. You would have more to say in your interviews and apps. Maybe you might change your mind about getting an MBA...
I'd also imagine it could adversely affect your recruitment process. MBAs with no job experience don't look too attractive compared to those with experience.