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akashsinghal
Joined: 18 Mar 2014
Last visit: 21 Jul 2017
Posts: 1
Location: India
Concentration: Finance, General Management
Schools: HBS '17 (D) Wharton '17 (D)
GMAT 1: 760 Q50 V43
WE:Analyst (Finance: Venture Capital)
21 Jul 2017, 06:18
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Hi guys,
I am a private equity professional working in India and currently 27 years old. I graduated from an IIT which is one of the premier engineering institutes in India and worked at a mega PE fund in the past (likes of Blackstone, KKR). I have applied to Harvard/Stanford/Wharton twice in the past but somehow was always dinged (GMAT: 760, GPA:3.4). While this year looks tough for me to apply to b-schools again but in case I apply for the class matriculating in 2019, do you think it will be too late for me to start my MBA at the age of 29? I want to understand how much I am hurting my chances of admission by waiting for another year and starting MBA at 29 years age with 8 years of work experience. I am targeting only top 5 schools for now - HBS, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, Columbia as only those will add real value to my profile and help me move up in the larger private equity funds. However, I also want to have some reasonable shot at landing into a good tech (I am a comp. sci. grad) and then decide at that point whether I want to come back to my current employer or take up the other opportunity.
I am very confused right now about what to do. Need some advice please. Thanks!!
I am a private equity professional working in India and currently 27 years old. I graduated from an IIT which is one of the premier engineering institutes in India and worked at a mega PE fund in the past (likes of Blackstone, KKR). I have applied to Harvard/Stanford/Wharton twice in the past but somehow was always dinged (GMAT: 760, GPA:3.4). While this year looks tough for me to apply to b-schools again but in case I apply for the class matriculating in 2019, do you think it will be too late for me to start my MBA at the age of 29? I want to understand how much I am hurting my chances of admission by waiting for another year and starting MBA at 29 years age with 8 years of work experience. I am targeting only top 5 schools for now - HBS, Stanford, Wharton, Booth, Columbia as only those will add real value to my profile and help me move up in the larger private equity funds. However, I also want to have some reasonable shot at landing into a good tech (I am a comp. sci. grad) and then decide at that point whether I want to come back to my current employer or take up the other opportunity.
I am very confused right now about what to do. Need some advice please. Thanks!!
21 Jul 2017, 22:54
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Hi akashsinghal,
Applying at 29 is fine. Your work experience then won’t be too off from the usual median workex of around 5 years at most schools. You’ve the professional experience to make it to your target schools. In fact, PE makes a good chunk of the incoming class at some of these schools. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to recruit for tech industry at these schools, and if you’ve already worked in a tech role earlier, nothing like it. On another note, you may even consider applying this year (I know you’ll have your reasons for not doing so), keeping in mind how much things can change in the tech industry in a year (in case, it turns out to be an option). Otherwise, applying next year is not going to harm your odds.
Applying at 29 is fine. Your work experience then won’t be too off from the usual median workex of around 5 years at most schools. You’ve the professional experience to make it to your target schools. In fact, PE makes a good chunk of the incoming class at some of these schools. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to recruit for tech industry at these schools, and if you’ve already worked in a tech role earlier, nothing like it. On another note, you may even consider applying this year (I know you’ll have your reasons for not doing so), keeping in mind how much things can change in the tech industry in a year (in case, it turns out to be an option). Otherwise, applying next year is not going to harm your odds.
22 Jul 2017, 19:58
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Hi Akash,
The most important thing is to apply when YOU feel you are ready. I have worked with clients who were successful gaining admission to the top schools after a couple of years of work experience and others who had 9-10 years of professional experience. You need to feel ready with respect to the timing and as to when you will be able to put your best foot forward. I hope this helps!
If you'd like to schedule a free consultation, feel free to reach out at [email protected] or https://www.ivygroupe.com/contact.
Best,
Shaifali
(HBS Grad/MBA Admissions Expert)
The most important thing is to apply when YOU feel you are ready. I have worked with clients who were successful gaining admission to the top schools after a couple of years of work experience and others who had 9-10 years of professional experience. You need to feel ready with respect to the timing and as to when you will be able to put your best foot forward. I hope this helps!
If you'd like to schedule a free consultation, feel free to reach out at [email protected] or https://www.ivygroupe.com/contact.
Best,
Shaifali
(HBS Grad/MBA Admissions Expert)
