NEW HERE? LEARN MORE
closeclose
Last visit was: 24 Apr 2024, 16:50 It is currently 24 Apr 2024, 16:50
Decision Tracker
My Rewards
New posts
New comers' posts

Close
GMAT Club Daily Prep
Thank you for using the timer - this advanced tool can estimate your performance and suggest more practice questions. We have subscribed you to Daily Prep Questions via email.

Customized
for You

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History

Track
Your Progress

every week, we’ll send you an estimated GMAT score based on your performance

Practice
Pays

we will pick new questions that match your level based on your Timer History
Not interested in getting valuable practice questions and articles delivered to your email? No problem, unsubscribe here.
Go to My Error Log Learn more
Close
Request Expert Reply
Confirm Cancel

question! How much is age important!

SORT BY:
Date
Kudos
avatar
aseemj
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Nov 2006
Posts: 2
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
question! How much is age important! [#permalink] New post   20 Nov 2006, 20:32
Is age a factor in your apps. I have 3 degrees, a company and 1.5 years of experience under my belt. I am 26 years. Any advice as to how I should plan my MBA IS greatly appreciated. My top schools are Wharton, Kellogs, and Harvard.

Look forward to hearing from you all!!
avatar
aseemj
Intern
Intern
Joined: 20 Nov 2006
Posts: 2
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
[#permalink] New post   20 Nov 2006, 21:43
I have heard that most schools are turning young...and I was wondering what should be the ideal timeline/age to get into business school. The company i started is based in fremont, california..
User avatar
lepium
VP
VP
Joined: 24 Sep 2006
Posts: 1359
Own Kudos [?]: 208 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
[#permalink] New post   11 Dec 2006, 23:29
I suggest you try posting this question to Hjort, Paul, or in the B-School Experience section. Its current misplacement may mean it' not being read by the right people.

Cheers. L.
User avatar
ak_idc
Director
Director
Joined: 21 Aug 2006
Posts: 546
Own Kudos [?]: 70 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
[#permalink] New post   21 Dec 2006, 08:04
lepium wrote:
I suggest you try posting this question to Hjort, Paul, or in the B-School Experience section. Its current misplacement may mean it' not being read by the right people.

Cheers. L.


I read Hjort saying something like this about age: people place undue emphasis on age. However, when the applicant is older, there are also higher expectations in terms of leadership experience at workplace.
avatar
todolist
Intern
Intern
Joined: 12 Nov 2007
Posts: 14
Own Kudos [?]: [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
[#permalink] New post   12 Nov 2007, 19:26
I am 24 with currently 2 yr of work experience, just got into Columbia and wharton. doesn't seem like age was a problem for me
User avatar
kylexy
Intern
Intern
Joined: 22 Mar 2009
Posts: 49
Own Kudos [?]: 138 [0]
Given Kudos: 7
Concentration: Business
 Q49  V29 GMAT 2: 700  Q48  V36
GPA: 3.5
WE 1: 3
Send PM
Re: [#permalink] New post   14 Sep 2009, 05:22
todolist wrote:
I am 24 with currently 2 yr of work experience, just got into Columbia and wharton. doesn't seem like age was a problem for me



HI "todolist" .....can you please tell us about ur work exp and how did u get thru ...i mean the main points in ur essays or SOP which might have worked in favour of u....ie if u don mind..

thanks in advance,
kyle
User avatar
riverripper
GMAT Club Legend
GMAT Club Legend
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Posts: 4307
Own Kudos [?]: 806 [0]
Given Kudos: 5
Location: Back in Chicago, IL
Concentration: General/Operations Management
Schools:Kellogg Alum: Class of 2010
 Q49  V42
Send PM
Re: question! How much is age important! [#permalink] New post   14 Sep 2009, 06:12
kylexy dont think you are going to get an answer...that post is a few years old.
avatar
Bergeron
Intern
Intern
Joined: 15 Mar 2010
Posts: 9
Own Kudos [?]: 1 [0]
Given Kudos: 0
Send PM
Re: question! How much is age important! [#permalink] New post   18 Mar 2010, 12:54
I think age is important when evaluating the opportunity cost. Additionally, schools will accept you if they think they can place you. they need to keep their placement numbers high. Acceptance to a school will answer your question effectively. I see that 34 seems to be a cutoff when I view student profiles for full time programs.
avatar
krussell
Current Student
Joined: 24 Jan 2010
Posts: 150
Own Kudos [?]: 54 [0]
Given Kudos: 2
Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Concentration: Marketing, Brand Management
Schools:Schulich class of 2012
 Q35  V48
GPA: 3.8
Send PM
Re: question! How much is age important! [#permalink] New post   30 Mar 2010, 21:23
I'm 23 and I was accepted into the top two schools here in Canada and waitlisted at Notre Dame.

So, I guess that doesn't help you much since Canada might not have an age bias that the USA does, but your experience is pretty impressive! I think you're bang-on average age for MBA candidates though...

Harvard seems to like 'em younger from what I read.
avatar
hcb
Manager
Manager
Joined: 19 May 2010
Posts: 53
Own Kudos [?]: 2 [0]
Given Kudos: 1
Send PM
Re: question! How much is age important! [#permalink] New post   27 May 2010, 11:10
I agree, a lot of schools are churning out younger grads nowadays. But I wouldn't get discouraged. A lot of people are at different places at different times in their lives.
GMAT Club Bot
gmatclubot
Re: question! How much is age important! [#permalink]
27 May 2010, 11:10

Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group | Emoji artwork provided by EmojiOne
Main navigation
GMAT Resources
Partners
MBA Resources
www.gmac.com|www.mba.com | | GMAT Club Rules | Terms and Conditions