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10 Aug 2008, 19:43
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Being incredibly bored by my math exam coming up, I was thinking about the "going-for-youth" trend at HBS. I understood that it was originated by a demand coming from the IBs. However, is this not a danger for their reputation? Isn't it dangerous for a school to do that move when it is solely based on case studies, where peer learning is essential? If so, it will decrease the quality of the Harvard MBA grads and it will only be a matter of time before the companies realise this and downrate HBS.
Obviously this is an extreme scenario (Harvard brand being so strong), but I'd like to have your input on the subject.
Obviously this is an extreme scenario (Harvard brand being so strong), but I'd like to have your input on the subject.
10 Aug 2008, 22:20
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I dont see how this should decrease the quality of the grads very much. Lets assume someone starts the MBA age 26 with four years work experience. That person would already have a fairly good understabding of their industry and two, three or four extra years probably wont add that much considering it is only one aspect of the candidate. It's not the specific knowledge that members of the group have, but rather their personalities and ways of working that have the most value.
I would actually say that this could further strengthen Harvards position. I dont think it's only the IBs that this would appeal to. I believe most companies would prefer to hire a younger MBA over an older one if they are both career switchers with no relevant experience. If Harvard gives them what they want this can only strengthen their relationship. Anyway, you can bet your bottom dollar Harvard would be very much aware of any change in reputation brought about by this lowering of average age.
For me personally, I would love to start my MBA aged 26 (am currently 24) but I'll probably postpone a year to try and beef up my application and have the best possible chance. I would much rather be in a MBA group with an average age of 30 as opposed to 26, but I think the difference is negligable considering other factors (mostly economic ones).
I would actually say that this could further strengthen Harvards position. I dont think it's only the IBs that this would appeal to. I believe most companies would prefer to hire a younger MBA over an older one if they are both career switchers with no relevant experience. If Harvard gives them what they want this can only strengthen their relationship. Anyway, you can bet your bottom dollar Harvard would be very much aware of any change in reputation brought about by this lowering of average age.
For me personally, I would love to start my MBA aged 26 (am currently 24) but I'll probably postpone a year to try and beef up my application and have the best possible chance. I would much rather be in a MBA group with an average age of 30 as opposed to 26, but I think the difference is negligable considering other factors (mostly economic ones).
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I couldn't find the data, but from what I saw HBS students tend to have way less than 4 years years of experience. If they have >4y experience, I agree that's it's a good thing, but from what I understood these guys tend to have <2y experience. Correct me if I'm wrong though.
) and I reckon that her window of opportunity to do an MBA is the next 2 yrs as in ... she probably needs to start by the time she is 26 or 27 max before other desires (child rearing kick in). 
By "you" I think he meant "any other guy" (as in "you" in general).
