Last visit was: 18 Nov 2025, 21:49 It is currently 18 Nov 2025, 21:49
Home
GMAT
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
Rewards
Chat
My Profile
Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel
User avatar
jumsumtak
User avatar
Joined: 23 Mar 2011
Last visit: 14 Jun 2023
Posts: 1,092
Own Kudos:
594
Given Kudos: 479
Concentration: Healthcare, Strategy
Schools: Duke '16 (M)
Schools: Duke '16 (M)
Posts: 1,092
Kudos: 594
1 vs 2 yr mba programs 07 Aug 2011, 13:27
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I am more inclined towards joining a 1 year FT MBA program. I dont want to switch careers neither want a summer internship.

my question is: is it a norm that people with 1 year applications tend to have a higher work ex?
User avatar
nphelan
User avatar
Joined: 13 Sep 2010
Last visit: 06 Dec 2013
Posts: 112
Own Kudos:
39
Given Kudos: 9
Status:Writing my first GMAT on MArch 28/2012
Location: Canada
Concentration: Finance, International Business
Schools: Schulich Rotman '15
GMAT Date: 03-28-2012
GPA: 2.8
WE:Corporate Finance (Other)
Schools: Schulich Rotman '15
Posts: 112
Kudos: 39
1 vs 2 yr mba programs 07 Aug 2011, 14:05
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
I can certainly see that there would be a pattern in the work experience in individuals that attend a 1 year FT program vs a 2 year FT program. 1 year FT could have a commitment to a workplace following a year leave. Also they may feel that they have the knowledge necessary to jump right into the work force after just a single year in school. A 2 year full time has a certain appeal to students just coming out of undergrad as they would be comfortable with the surroundings of remaining in school for another 2 years. Then again many students just finish their program and realize they only want to spend one more year. So i'll answer your question and sum up my opinion in two quick points:

Students of those with little work experience would likely show no specific pattern from 1 vs 2 year programs.

Those with more work experience may tend to favor less years in school to remain/return to the work force as soon as possible.

Hope this helps!
User avatar
jumsumtak
User avatar
Joined: 23 Mar 2011
Last visit: 14 Jun 2023
Posts: 1,092
Own Kudos:
594
Given Kudos: 479
Concentration: Healthcare, Strategy
Schools: Duke '16 (M)
Schools: Duke '16 (M)
Posts: 1,092
Kudos: 594
1 vs 2 yr mba programs 07 Aug 2011, 14:12
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
nphelan
So i'll answer your question and sum up my opinion in two quick points:

Students of those with little work experience would likely show no specific pattern from 1 vs 2 year programs.

Those with more work experience may tend to favor less years in school to remain/return to the work force as soon as possible.

Hope this helps!
Show more


So that means, the 1 yr FT program will have more applicants with a greater work ex (say avg >= 5) and hence adcoms will also be inclined in taking people who bring more experience to the table. Am I right in summarizing that?
User avatar
nphelan
User avatar
Joined: 13 Sep 2010
Last visit: 06 Dec 2013
Posts: 112
Own Kudos:
39
Given Kudos: 9
Status:Writing my first GMAT on MArch 28/2012
Location: Canada
Concentration: Finance, International Business
Schools: Schulich Rotman '15
GMAT Date: 03-28-2012
GPA: 2.8
WE:Corporate Finance (Other)
Schools: Schulich Rotman '15
Posts: 112
Kudos: 39
1 vs 2 yr mba programs 07 Aug 2011, 15:06
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Yes to the first part, No to the second part.

It means there will certainly be more applicants for the 1 yr FT program, adcoms will be inclined to take the most qualified people, someone with 10 years working experience and poor credentials elsewhere could easily be passed to bring in an individual that has 2 years work experience, a 3.8 GPA and a 700 GMAT. It's a game of numbers just like anything else. If you had a bunch of applicants from Germany applying to 1 year programs, then there would be more Germans in a 1 year program then there would be in 2 year programs. Adcom will always take who they feel best fits the school, but if the majority of the candidates have 5 years experience or more, obviously that program will have plenty of experienced individuals.

I hope this helps clear it up.
User avatar
krishp84
User avatar
Joined: 16 Jan 2011
Last visit: 21 Nov 2015
Posts: 124
Own Kudos:
232
Given Kudos: 62
Status:On...
Posts: 124
Kudos: 232
1 vs 2 yr mba programs 07 Aug 2011, 15:07
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
There is no fixed pattern.....Go to the websites of target schools and check the past profiles....It is there in most of the reputed schools....You have to research and mine the data...
User avatar
jumsumtak
User avatar
Joined: 23 Mar 2011
Last visit: 14 Jun 2023
Posts: 1,092
Own Kudos:
594
Given Kudos: 479
Concentration: Healthcare, Strategy
Schools: Duke '16 (M)
Schools: Duke '16 (M)
Posts: 1,092
Kudos: 594
1 vs 2 yr mba programs 08 Aug 2011, 01:05
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
yes, that clears it up. Thanks.