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16 Jan 2014, 13:07
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I am trying to gather input on my dilemma of whether to apply R1 next season or R3 now. I am already 27 which means I am above average age. For this reason I am afraid to push things off. I know R3 is challenging. I am looking at top 5 programs. I wanted to apply earlier but my work schedule made it impossible. I feel that waiting will not put me in a better position in any way except the round. Ie I have hit a bit of a wall at work and don't see my candidacy getting any better. Would welcome any input. Thanks for any and all insights.
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16 Jan 2014, 13:30
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Are you afraid to push things off solely because of age? The average age of applicants at matriculation is about 28 so you're by no means deemed too old at this point.
R3 is very challenging and since it seems you're only interested in top 5, that makes it even more challenging. How do you think you compare against other applicants (GMAT, Prestige, Gender, GPA, etc.)? Remember the bar is set much higher for Round 3 since schools are more looking to round out their class with extraordinary individuals. Also, assuming most of your deadlines are in early April, have you done the research on your target schools? Do you think you have enough time to write stellar essays by the deadline? Can you do all of this while working? How much thought have you put into your post MBA goal?
It sort of sounds like you always thought of getting an MBA, but the desire ratcheted up a notch when you "hit the wall at work". If the desire to apply round 3 is purely reactionary, then I would advise to wait till the fall.
However, if you've done your research, assessed your candidacy objectively, and have the time to focus on those schools you have targeted, I would say go for it. Remember to put your best foot forward rather than just putting a foot forward.
Good luck!
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I agree with kple12 here - you're definitely not too old. I was expecting a number that started with a "3" and at 27 you're really not in a bad spot. Given where you are, I would suggest targeting R1 for a couple of reasons. I won't repeat kple12 here but if you're going for top programs, R3 really isn't the ideal situation to walk into. If you're really hitting a wall at work, then you probably want to leave for an MBA sooner rather than later and with the chances in R3, the odds set you up to be a reapplicant after some dings. I don't know the strength of your application so obviously I'm not saying with certainty you'll be denied but I'm merely referencing the statistics. The admission rate is much lower than R1 and R2. So if you apply R3, get dinged, are plateauing at work, and apply for R1 in <6 months, how much will your profile have improved? So that's probably not a position you want to be in because, without a strong reapplicant story, you'll meet a similar fate. Lastly, R1 dates are easier to manage because you can start early (over the summer) to hit fall dates. That lets you manage your work schedule too.
At the end of the day, it's a personal decision, but I think R1 is a better option for you.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Bhavik
At the end of the day, it's a personal decision, but I think R1 is a better option for you.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Bhavik
