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In terms of PhDs, the ones that seem to be more successful at getting into the top b-schools are those with life sciences backgrounds such as yours.
So I wouldn't worry as much about your lack of "industry" work experience because you have the fortune of other life sciences PhDs having gone to b-school before you.
Does this mean that you won't have a hard time getting into the top schools? Of course it's going to be a stretch at schools such as H/S/W, but at the same time there's enough precedents of others with similar backgrounds similar to yours that have attended that it's worth at least giving them a shot.
Especially if you are 100% sure that you want a career on the business side of life sciences/biotech, and you are able to communicate your intentions and talents in a compelling and articulate way. In other words, it's not just the "why MBA/goals" question, but being able to show throughout ALL your essays and rec letters that you have the raw skillset and orientation for a business career (i.e. interpersonal skills that are far greater than the average scientist, and leadership potential).
I don't think you necessarily need work experience after getting a PhD just so you can go to b-school -- but if you feel from a life/career standpoint that you'd at least like to gain some real world experience, then go for it. It's really up to you whether you want to apply sooner or later given your background (but you should apply within 1-2 years).
So I wouldn't worry as much about your lack of "industry" work experience because you have the fortune of other life sciences PhDs having gone to b-school before you.
Does this mean that you won't have a hard time getting into the top schools? Of course it's going to be a stretch at schools such as H/S/W, but at the same time there's enough precedents of others with similar backgrounds similar to yours that have attended that it's worth at least giving them a shot.
Especially if you are 100% sure that you want a career on the business side of life sciences/biotech, and you are able to communicate your intentions and talents in a compelling and articulate way. In other words, it's not just the "why MBA/goals" question, but being able to show throughout ALL your essays and rec letters that you have the raw skillset and orientation for a business career (i.e. interpersonal skills that are far greater than the average scientist, and leadership potential).
I don't think you necessarily need work experience after getting a PhD just so you can go to b-school -- but if you feel from a life/career standpoint that you'd at least like to gain some real world experience, then go for it. It's really up to you whether you want to apply sooner or later given your background (but you should apply within 1-2 years).
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Thanks Alex, this was great encouragement. Being indeed a 'minority' candidate, I just needed to hear that. I will just have to use my leverage as best as I can and while I have good examples for leadership and think I can demonstrate those in my essays, I will keep working on making my application even stronger.
One more question for you: Do you think auditing (I wont be able to take classes for credit outside my dissertation field - visa issues/conflict with my program guidelines) a finance and/or accounting class will add significantly to my application? I am asking as, similar to most of us here, I am busy busy busy and would like your opinion on whether this endeavor is worth it, or whether I should simply focus on what you pointed out above?
Thanks so much!
One more question for you: Do you think auditing (I wont be able to take classes for credit outside my dissertation field - visa issues/conflict with my program guidelines) a finance and/or accounting class will add significantly to my application? I am asking as, similar to most of us here, I am busy busy busy and would like your opinion on whether this endeavor is worth it, or whether I should simply focus on what you pointed out above?
Thanks so much!
