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02 Jul 2021, 15:53
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Hi everyone,
I don't know where to post this or who to ask, so I'm just going to write it as an open question to everyone - I'm currently 26 and am interested in applying for a MIM program in the top french business schools (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP) for the next year (I'll be 27 when it starts) - with a master's degree and 2 years of work (including internships) behind me. I don't want the thread to be a review of my profile, so I wouldn't go into the details unless it's really necessary, but I wanted to know if you guys thought this would be offputting to the admissions team - I know for most MIM applicants the age is 22-24, and actually many would probably be graduating around 25-27, so my age definitely sticks out. I suppose a lot of people would be put off of doing it and wouldn't be happy to be among the oldest in their class, but for me personally it really wouldn't be an issue, especially since I was always a bit older than my peers (I started my bachelor's at 20). I know an MBA is typically the program someone my age would go for, but I feel like that's something that I could (hypothetically) pursue with more work experience, if at all. But yeah, I was a bit concerned as to whether or not this would cause any large concerns or is just something that would be unusual but they'd brush it off, so let me know what you guys think.
I don't know where to post this or who to ask, so I'm just going to write it as an open question to everyone - I'm currently 26 and am interested in applying for a MIM program in the top french business schools (HEC, ESSEC, ESCP) for the next year (I'll be 27 when it starts) - with a master's degree and 2 years of work (including internships) behind me. I don't want the thread to be a review of my profile, so I wouldn't go into the details unless it's really necessary, but I wanted to know if you guys thought this would be offputting to the admissions team - I know for most MIM applicants the age is 22-24, and actually many would probably be graduating around 25-27, so my age definitely sticks out. I suppose a lot of people would be put off of doing it and wouldn't be happy to be among the oldest in their class, but for me personally it really wouldn't be an issue, especially since I was always a bit older than my peers (I started my bachelor's at 20). I know an MBA is typically the program someone my age would go for, but I feel like that's something that I could (hypothetically) pursue with more work experience, if at all. But yeah, I was a bit concerned as to whether or not this would cause any large concerns or is just something that would be unusual but they'd brush it off, so let me know what you guys think.
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02 Jul 2021, 20:19
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Progue2 the age given in schools' class profile is mostly the average of the class age.
I don't think your age should be the problem, but for a better insight I will suggest you to write mail to school about such.
It's always better to confirm from main authority.
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I don't think your age should be the problem, but for a better insight I will suggest you to write mail to school about such.
It's always better to confirm from main authority.
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03 Jul 2021, 07:12
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Hey Progue2
I think age can never be a concern as there are folks who consider to pursue MIM after completing Masters. The B-School, whichever you target, must have mentioned their requirements, and if you fit in those requirements you are an eligible applicant. But, the concern might be your late undergraduate! You need to provide a good reason why you’d started undergrad degree at 20. It would be good if you reach out those B-Schools!
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I think age can never be a concern as there are folks who consider to pursue MIM after completing Masters. The B-School, whichever you target, must have mentioned their requirements, and if you fit in those requirements you are an eligible applicant. But, the concern might be your late undergraduate! You need to provide a good reason why you’d started undergrad degree at 20. It would be good if you reach out those B-Schools!
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