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How much work ex is typically needed for an mba..is 2.5 years enough. And can average profile be compensated with a good gmat score for a good university
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The average years of work experience at matriculation is 4-5 so people applying have 3-4. You’re not too far under that so you could try this year, just be very clear on WHY NOW is the best time for you. A high GMAT score is always good!
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Hi Jennifer, hope you are doing well. Hi Jennifer, hope you are doing well.
I’m curious to know how top US schools view candidates with ~10 of work experience, specifically for FT programs.
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That much work experience makes it tough for FT programs. Some schools even automatically put you into an EMBA or PT bucket -- MIT Sloan does for example. Some people will get in to a FT program with that much experience but it will make what is already a stretch school even more of a stretch. The average is 4-5 years at matriculation, so often a PT program will be a better fit.
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That much work experience makes it tough for FT programs. Some schools even automatically put you into an EMBA or PT bucket -- MIT Sloan does for example. Some people will get in to a FT program with that much experience but it will make what is already a stretch school even more of a stretch. The average is 4-5 years at matriculation, so often a PT program will be a better fit.
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That much work experience makes it tough for FT programs. Some schools even automatically put you into an EMBA or PT bucket -- MIT Sloan does for example. Some people will get in to a FT program with that much experience but it will make what is already a stretch school even more of a stretch. The average is 4-5 years at matriculation, so often a PT program will be a better fit.
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What does PT mean, also if we have 10+ yrs experience which schools can we Target and take experienced and senior cohort for their programs can you confirm, looking for one year program and not emba
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PT is part-time. Some one-year full-time programs that target older applicants are Stanford MsX and Sloan Fellows. They are very competitive but might be more appealing to you. Kellogg also has a one-year program you could look into, as does Cornell.
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Question .............. This is my profile
Indian national (Permanant Resident)
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Age : 24
Graduation Year : 2020
Degree : Bachelors in Technology
Branch : Information Technology
Work experience : 2.5 years (3.5 by fall 2024) in Software Development at PWC working with US clients.
Co Curriculars : Part of Toastmasters club in college for 2 years and held a Ex Com position (Treasurer), 1 year of volunteering at NGO, 5-6 courses done related to management on Coursera and grade 2 Piano certification from Trinity College, London.
GRE : 328
Target Schools : IESE, HEC, IE, Rotman
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PT is part-time. Some one-year full-time programs that target older applicants are Stanford MsX and Sloan Fellows. They are very competitive but might be more appealing to you. Kellogg also has a one-year program you could look into, as does Cornell.
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I am from India and doing a part time and emba doesn’t have same value a full time MBA and also what about schools like Oxford, judge, IMD, HEC and I Bear USC Marshall because the fellow program may be too competitive and tough to get through
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I think that profile looks quite competitive for that school list if you can write compelling essays that really answer Why MBA Why Now and Why at each school. You need to tell your unique story through your essays. I like that school list because it doesn’t just have Top 10 schools on it.

I understand that sometimes the PT programs aren’t perceived the same way in all countries. It’s still an MBA from a top program though, but if that’s not for you then I think that list would be good to consider.
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I understand that sometimes the PT programs aren’t perceived the same way in all countries. It’s still an MBA from a top program though, but if that’s not for you then I think that list would be good to consider.
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Ok thank you
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Hi Jennifer!

What are the other factors/achievements that the adcoms consider to provide an admit to an applicant to a FT MBA program who has scored less in his/her undergraduate program?
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I think that profile looks quite competitive for that school list if you can write compelling essays that really answer Why MBA Why Now and Why at each school. You need to tell your unique story through your essays. I like that school list because it doesn’t just have Top 10 schools on it.
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Acoms evaluate applicants across five areas: Academic readiness (test/GPA), Work experience, Community involvement and leadership, Recommendations, and Essays. Nobody comes in extremely strong in all five -- it’s your job to strengthen your strengths and mitigate any weaknesses as much as you can. If you have a lower GPA, for example, hopefully you can have a higher GMAT or GRE to help mitigate that. Also, pick the right recommenders and craft a compelling narrative in your essays. It’s a holistic process.
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Hi Jennifer, What about Foster Business School for one year regular MBA Program?
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Acoms evaluate applicants across five areas: Academic readiness (test/GPA), Work experience, Community involvement and leadership, Recommendations, and Essays. Nobody comes in extremely strong in all five -- it’s your job to strengthen your strengths and mitigate any weaknesses as much as you can. If you have a lower GPA, for example, hopefully you can have a higher GMAT or GRE to help mitigate that. Also, pick the right recommenders and craft a compelling narrative in your essays. It’s a holistic process.
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Are you referring to Foster’s GEMBA (global executive MBA) program? That’s going to target older candidates.
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