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07 Jul 2004, 03:31
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Hi Linda,
I got into a 2-year econ/mangement MA program (first degree - foreign languages). I plan to apply to a couple of top b-schools a year after I graduate. I'll be 28 at the time. Will that be an issue in terms of age and qualifications?
I have 2+ years of run-of-the-mill work experience so the Master's will be a good way to beef up that area. Please note that I don't want the degree just to woo an adcom.
Thanks!
Alex
I got into a 2-year econ/mangement MA program (first degree - foreign languages). I plan to apply to a couple of top b-schools a year after I graduate. I'll be 28 at the time. Will that be an issue in terms of age and qualifications?
I have 2+ years of run-of-the-mill work experience so the Master's will be a good way to beef up that area. Please note that I don't want the degree just to woo an adcom.
Thanks!
Alex
07 Jul 2004, 21:37
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Hi Linda,
I got into a 2-year econ/mangement MA program (first degree - foreign languages). I plan to apply to a couple of top b-schools a year after I graduate. I'll be 28 at the time. Will that be an issue in terms of age and qualifications?
Your age shouldn't be an issue at most schools, but lack of impressive professional achievement might be a problem at the top ones. Remember, the people you will be competing against will have been advancing professionally while you went to school. It may be tough for you to compete qualitatively as well as quantitatively in terms of your work experience.
I have 2+ years of run-of-the-mill work experience so the Master's will be a good way to beef up that area. Please note that I don't want the degree just to woo an adcom.
You will need to establish that your masters degree is an important element (as is the MBA) in achieveming your career goals.
Thanks!
You're welcome. Good luck!
I got into a 2-year econ/mangement MA program (first degree - foreign languages). I plan to apply to a couple of top b-schools a year after I graduate. I'll be 28 at the time. Will that be an issue in terms of age and qualifications?
Your age shouldn't be an issue at most schools, but lack of impressive professional achievement might be a problem at the top ones. Remember, the people you will be competing against will have been advancing professionally while you went to school. It may be tough for you to compete qualitatively as well as quantitatively in terms of your work experience.
I have 2+ years of run-of-the-mill work experience so the Master's will be a good way to beef up that area. Please note that I don't want the degree just to woo an adcom.
You will need to establish that your masters degree is an important element (as is the MBA) in achieveming your career goals.
Thanks!
You're welcome. Good luck!
12 Jul 2004, 13:43
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Hi Linda,
I plan to apply to Top 5 schools later this year. I will have about 8 years of work experience by then. I also have a Masters degree in Engineering.
I understand that I will need a convincing answer for Why MBA and Why Now questions and I have one. (Presuming that majority of the applicants are going to have lesser work experience).
My question is, How much is my undergrad (engineering) degree and/or starting work experience going to impact my application. In other words, how much focus will be on the early part of my career/education?
Thanks a Lot.
I plan to apply to Top 5 schools later this year. I will have about 8 years of work experience by then. I also have a Masters degree in Engineering.
I understand that I will need a convincing answer for Why MBA and Why Now questions and I have one. (Presuming that majority of the applicants are going to have lesser work experience).
My question is, How much is my undergrad (engineering) degree and/or starting work experience going to impact my application. In other words, how much focus will be on the early part of my career/education?
Thanks a Lot.
