Applying Bschool at Age of 30!

Question

Applying Bschool at age of 30 R1 next year, is that too late? Would it make a difference if apply this year (age 29) R2?

Sometimes I feel like I probably already missed the window for Bschool since I am so old now, but I still want to try my best. 
I want to one day have the ability to open my own finance/consulting firm and my own business (I already have a CPA license)

If you are some who got in Top Bschool at age of 30 or over, can you share with me your experience and were you already 
a manager when you applied? Your advices are much appreciated here!!!

Admissionado · Answer

You didn't miss the window. Not with 29 and not with 30 (although maybe there is a certain disadvantage with every year above thirty). Anyhow, it all depends on your considerations for applying now or later. If you are ready and have your test scores, then why wait?

CriticalSquare · Answer

I'm with John here - 30 is still in the window where it doesn't hurt your chances at almost every program out there. There are a couple that might turn up their noses at you but they're far and few between.

You've thrown out it's either R2 this year or R1 next year. Is there something driving the timing for you? As we kick off R1 apps with our clients, I can tell you R1 this year is still well within!

Bhavik

bb0214 · Answer

Thanks for the reply ! Glad to hear some positive feedbacks in regard to the age question.

As for the timing question, I lost both my green card and passport while traveling this month, so I can't take the gmat till my green card or passport is replaced . It takes at least 3 months to get a greencard. Unless I can get a way around it, I won't have a gmat score till September ! In addition, I am partner ing up with a company in China to sell a great program which I see great potential in generating profits for my current company. I would want to put that in my resume and application as well . I could send in the proposal to our CEO this year but the earliest I can put a proposal will be Oct 2014 ...

These two reasons combined made me consider the options of going for MBA at age of 30 instead 29

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sshrivats · Answer

I do not know why the age 30 should be a problem... I am 25 and just been admitted to Tepper, and I saw the average age there was like 28-29, which means some students are well over 30 in the class..

but a lot also depends on your social circle, especially your family and the culture you are from. For example, in India, mostly parents and close family members pressurize people to get married and settled down by 27-28 and start looking at buying or building houses, after which pursuit of higher education becomes difficult, though even that is changing now.. While in more open societies, as far as i know,people continue to build their career well past 30.

AmyCope · Answer

29/30 is definitely not too old to apply to b-school. No reason to let your age stop you from achieving your goals - after all, age is just a number. Getting accepted to b-school is more about what you bring to the table, not how old you are.

Applying Bschool at Age of 30!

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