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Hi Zaheerhasan

Your profile is of course strongly differentiated, but a key aspect will be how you explain your goals and need for the MBA.

What about your test scores? Have you taken the GMAT or EA?
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Hello !!
I am military Officer from Pakistan Army with work experience of 18 years and rank of Major. I have Cleaered CFA level 2 and currnelty pursuing Level 3. my age is late 30s. Have no global experience but have ample of experience that include leadership in active war zone. Likewise have worked amply with National and International Non profits and scored hefty amount for war torn repatriatres. I aim to transform to corporate world now and wana pursue MBA program but MSx being one year look suitable option for me,..But keeping in view the limited slots , i feel competition would be much tough. I applied to MIT One year proram but couldnot be shortlisted for 1 year program. SO i need opion of experts who can tell me how can i score a seat in One year masters program or even 2 year MBA in top B school. By 1 year i meam MSx Stanford, MIT Sloan Fellow proram, LBS MSx ( If there is anyother please educate). With this little background please let me know if i can make it to These schools and what can i do improve my profile.
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Hi Zaheerhasan ! With 18 years of military experience, significant leadership in war zones and nonprofit fundraising, you seem to have a good profile. However, transitioning to a top MBA or MSx-type program requires careful positioning. Given your late 30s age and extensive experience, traditional 2-year MBA programs may not be the best fit, instead, executive or mid-career-focused programs(like you mentioned) seem more aligned with your profile. These programs cater to experienced professionals looking to pivot or accelerate leadership in a new industry. While these programs are highly competitive, your strong leadership background and CFA progress could be compelling, provided you strengthen your narrative around your career transition and corporate aspirations. To improve your chances, the major focus shall be on articulating how your military leadership and nonprofit experience translate to corporate impact, seek global exposure if possible, and ensure a competitive GMAT or GRE score to offset any academic concerns. Additionally, networking with alumni, refining your post-MBA goals, and crafting a compelling application story will be crucial. If you're open to alternatives, you can explore IMD (Switzerland), Oxford Said (1-year MBA), or INSEAD (1-year MBA) as well. If you'd like, we would like to learn more about your profile in detail to gauge your chances for the best-fit schools. Please feel free to book a profile evaluation call.

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