Last visit was: 26 Apr 2026, 12:37 It is currently 26 Apr 2026, 12:37
Home
Messages
Tests
Schools
Events
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
avatar
naman89
avatar
Joined: 29 Dec 2014
Last visit: 18 Apr 2021
Posts: 17
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 51
Location: India
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
WE:Business Development (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
Posts: 17
Kudos: 5
Any comments on this experience related query? 06 Aug 2016, 04:50
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
Hi Everyone! 8-)

Just a small query, which experience B Schools consider- is it the one during the time of application? or Is it when candidate starts the MBA programme?

e.g. I'm planning to apply next year in September 2017 for HEC Paris September 2018 intake. My experience while applying will be 3.4 years but when I'll join, hopefully, it will be 4.4 years. Now, B Schools will consider 3.4 yrs or 4.4 years? :oops:

Where my application will stand against other candidates having 5+ years of experience?

If anyone can give me clarity on this, it will be very helpful.

Thanks in advance :-D
User avatar
MBAPrepCoach
User avatar
MBA Admissions Consultant
Joined: 24 Mar 2015
Last visit: 03 Dec 2025
Posts: 3,936
Own Kudos:
1,545
Given Kudos: 634
Status:MBA Admissions Consultant
Affiliations: MBA Prep Coach
Location: United States
Farrell Nelson: MBA
Expert
Expert reply
Posts: 3,936
Kudos: 1,545
Any comments on this experience related query? 06 Aug 2016, 16:23
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
naman89, I really do not see this as a problem. While more is better in your case, as long as you have 3 years upon matriculation, it should be fine. Would be more concerned with having the qualitative piece down - work experience that can point to teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

Winning at the b-school game is not about meeting the minimum threshold for GMAT/GPA/WE but standing out as a spectacular addition to the class. Inspiring the adcom to invite you to the club because you would bring something fresh and new.

PS - M means matriculated so in your profile, looks like you are planning to attend quite a few programs :P
avatar
naman89
avatar
Joined: 29 Dec 2014
Last visit: 18 Apr 2021
Posts: 17
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 51
Location: India
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
WE:Business Development (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
Posts: 17
Kudos: 5
Any comments on this experience related query? 06 Aug 2016, 17:24
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
MBAPrepCoach
naman89, I really do not see this as a problem. While more is better in your case, as long as you have 3 years upon matriculation, it should be fine. Would be more concerned with having the qualitative piece down - work experience that can point to teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

Winning at the b-school game is not about meeting the minimum threshold for GMAT/GPA/WE but standing out as a spectacular addition to the class. Inspiring the adcom to invite you to the club because you would bring something fresh and new.

PS - M means matriculated so in your profile, looks like you are planning to attend quite a few programs :P
Show more



Thank you MBAprepcoach! :-D :-D I was a bit worried about experience part, but your comments definitely made me felt better. I am working on other requirements too, I have planned to go for 1 year MBA programs, since, US schools its mostly 2 years MBA so I will be applying to European Schools. I won't take risk at least I will apply to 6-7 schools. Hope these numbers are satisfactory :lol:

Thanks again!
avatar
nalidown
avatar
Joined: 28 Jul 2014
Last visit: 05 Sep 2016
Posts: 6
Given Kudos: 1
Schools: HEC Sept'16 (A)
Schools: HEC Sept'16 (A)
Posts: 6
Kudos: 0
Any comments on this experience related query? 08 Aug 2016, 12:28
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
naman89
Hi Everyone! 8-)

Just a small query, which experience B Schools consider- is it the one during the time of application? or Is it when candidate starts the MBA programme?

e.g. I'm planning to apply next year in September 2017 for HEC Paris September 2018 intake. My experience while applying will be 3.4 years but when I'll join, hopefully, it will be 4.4 years. Now, B Schools will consider 3.4 yrs or 4.4 years? :oops:

Where my application will stand against other candidates having 5+ years of experience?

If anyone can give me clarity on this, it will be very helpful.

Thanks in advance :-D
Show more


Hi, B-Schools consider the experience at the time of the application. 3.4 is good. 3 is the minimum for HEC and many European B schools.

Your question about how your candidature will stand against people with 5+ exp shows that you are aware of your competition and that is a very good thing. Now, next step, you have to make up for that on other fronts such as,
- leadership demonstrated by your experience and extra curricular activities
- competitive gmat score
- international experience etc.

HEC focuses a lot on diversity and leadership - show that.
If you have international experience or experience working with international people that should be reflected as well.
HEC has a very international culture (50+ nationalities), you have to show that you can fit in.

Leadership is appreciated and will be further honed by lots of activities such as HEC MBAT & HEC leadership seminar at ST. CYR , so you should demonstrate that as well.
User avatar
StratusDonna
User avatar
Stratus Admissions Consultant
Joined: 31 May 2016
Last visit: 18 Feb 2026
Posts: 1,531
Own Kudos:
220
Given Kudos: 88
Location: United States
Concentration: Marketing, Organizational Behavior
Schools: Kellogg
GPA: 3.67
Products:
My Reviews
Expert
Expert reply
Schools: Kellogg
Posts: 1,531
Kudos: 220
Any comments on this experience related query? 09 Aug 2016, 07:21
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
nalidown
naman89
Hi Everyone! 8-)

Just a small query, which experience B Schools consider- is it the one during the time of application? or Is it when candidate starts the MBA programme? From my Adcom experience I can say that schools are aware of what your current work experience is but they are reporting on your work experience by the time you join the program. Some schools will have a minimum work requirement and they will want that to be completed by the time you start the program. So they will be looking at you as 4.4 yrs at matriculation. Now standing out has more to do with how you tell your story- can you say you were promoted ahead of schedule? Can your boss support that in recommendation letter? Can you highlight a problem you solved where you took the lead? Can you show leadership outside of work? These are questions you have to answer- and demonstrate in essays and interviews that you have been impactful in your life and work.

e.g. I'm planning to apply next year in September 2017 for HEC Paris September 2018 intake. My experience while applying will be 3.4 years but when I'll join, hopefully, it will be 4.4 years. Now, B Schools will consider 3.4 yrs or 4.4 years? :oops:

Where my application will stand against other candidates having 5+ years of experience?

If anyone can give me clarity on this, it will be very helpful.

Thanks in advance :-D


Hi, B-Schools consider the experience at the time of the application. 3.4 is good. 3 is the minimum for HEC and many European B schools.

Your question about how your candidature will stand against people with 5+ exp shows that you are aware of your competition and that is a very good thing. Now, next step, you have to make up for that on other fronts such as,
- leadership demonstrated by your experience and extra curricular activities
- competitive gmat score
- international experience etc.

HEC focuses a lot on diversity and leadership - show that.
If you have international experience or experience working with international people that should be reflected as well.
HEC has a very international culture (50+ nationalities), you have to show that you can fit in.

Leadership is appreciated and will be further honed by lots of activities such as HEC MBAT & HEC leadership seminar at ST. CYR , so you should demonstrate that as well.
Show more
avatar
naman89
avatar
Joined: 29 Dec 2014
Last visit: 18 Apr 2021
Posts: 17
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 51
Location: India
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
WE:Business Development (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
Posts: 17
Kudos: 5
Any comments on this experience related query? 09 Aug 2016, 08:57
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
nalidown
naman89
Hi Everyone! 8-)

Just a small query, which experience B Schools consider- is it the one during the time of application? or Is it when candidate starts the MBA programme?

e.g. I'm planning to apply next year in September 2017 for HEC Paris September 2018 intake. My experience while applying will be 3.4 years but when I'll join, hopefully, it will be 4.4 years. Now, B Schools will consider 3.4 yrs or 4.4 years? :oops:

Where my application will stand against other candidates having 5+ years of experience?

If anyone can give me clarity on this, it will be very helpful.

Thanks in advance :-D


Hi, B-Schools consider the experience at the time of the application. 3.4 is good. 3 is the minimum for HEC and many European B schools.

Your question about how your candidature will stand against people with 5+ exp shows that you are aware of your competition and that is a very good thing. Now, next step, you have to make up for that on other fronts such as,
- leadership demonstrated by your experience and extra curricular activities
- competitive gmat score
- international experience etc.

HEC focuses a lot on diversity and leadership - show that.
If you have international experience or experience working with international people that should be reflected as well.
HEC has a very international culture (50+ nationalities), you have to show that you can fit in.

Leadership is appreciated and will be further honed by lots of activities such as HEC MBAT & HEC leadership seminar at ST. CYR , so you should demonstrate that as well.
Show more




Whooo! Thank you so much for your comments. I am working on my extracurricular activities and Leadership part. Hopefully, when I will apply, I will have loads of things to share :-D
avatar
naman89
avatar
Joined: 29 Dec 2014
Last visit: 18 Apr 2021
Posts: 17
Own Kudos:
5
Given Kudos: 51
Location: India
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
WE:Business Development (Pharmaceuticals and Biotech)
Schools: HEC Dec '17 (M) INSEAD Jan '17 (M) Cornell AMBA'17 (M)
Posts: 17
Kudos: 5
Any comments on this experience related query? 09 Aug 2016, 09:28
Kudos
Add Kudos
Bookmarks
Bookmark this Post
StratusMBACounselor
naman89
Hi Everyone! 8-)

Just a small query, which experience B Schools consider- is it the one during the time of application? or Is it when candidate starts the MBA programme? From my Adcom experience I can say that schools are aware of what your current work experience is but they are reporting on your work experience by the time you join the program. Some schools will have a minimum work requirement and they will want that to be completed by the time you start the program. So they will be looking at you as 4.4 yrs at matriculation. Now standing out has more to do with how you tell your story- can you say you were promoted ahead of schedule? Can your boss support that in recommendation letter? Can you highlight a problem you solved where you took the lead? Can you show leadership outside of work? These are questions you have to answer- and demonstrate in essays and interviews that you have been impactful in your life and work.

Thank you StratusMBACounselor! From your comments, I feel, I will be safe in terms of my experience. Regarding promotions, I have already got 3 promotions within 2 years, 1st two in my 1st company, and 3rd in my current company. I am expecting my 4rth promotion before I will apply :-D :-D Rest of your questions also are very clear and surely I will prepare myself on all of these :o Please let me know if you have more of such questions to tel me....It will be great! Thanks once again :-D :-D





Hi, B-Schools consider the experience at the time of the application. 3.4 is good. 3 is the minimum for HEC and many European B schools.

Your question about how your candidature will stand against people with 5+ exp shows that you are aware of your competition and that is a very good thing. Now, next step, you have to make up for that on other fronts such as,
- leadership demonstrated by your experience and extra curricular activities
- competitive gmat score
- international experience etc.

HEC focuses a lot on diversity and leadership - show that.
If you have international experience or experience working with international people that should be reflected as well.
HEC has a very international culture (50+ nationalities), you have to show that you can fit in.

Leadership is appreciated and will be further honed by lots of activities such as HEC MBAT & HEC leadership seminar at ST. CYR , so you should demonstrate that as well.
Show more