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Hi, I just graduated at the age of 20 and I’m planning on giving GMAT, but I just attended the ELEVATE YOUR MBA APPLICATION by GMAT club, and she told me to first dedicate 2 years on building experiences and then apply for MBA colleges. So is it really needed for me to acquire experience for applying to harvard, considering I’m 20?? Guys please consider helping me out. Thanks
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Hi, I just graduated at the age of 20 and I’m planning on giving GMAT, but I just attended the ELEVATE YOUR MBA APPLICATION by GMAT club, and she told me to first dedicate 2 years on building experiences and then apply for MBA colleges. So is it really needed for me to acquire experience for applying to harvard, considering I’m 20?? Guys please consider helping me out. Thanks
Hey, Ratanp

It is generally recommended to gain 2–5 years of work experience before applying to top MBA programs like Harvard. At age 20, you would be applying to MBA programs very early in your career, gaining some meaningful work experience first, then applying to MBA programs when you have more to offer. This will make you a stronger, more competitive applicant.

I hope that helped :D
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Hi, I just graduated at the age of 20 and I’m planning on giving GMAT, but I just attended the ELEVATE YOUR MBA APPLICATION by GMAT club, and she told me to first dedicate 2 years on building experiences and then apply for MBA colleges. So is it really needed for me to acquire experience for applying to harvard, considering I’m 20?? Guys please consider helping me out. Thanks
It is definitely recommend to gain atleast 2-3 yrs of work experience before you apply to top global MBA programs. Your work experience is a critical component of your MBA application so make sure to build a strong professional profile in the next few years. You can reach out to Preppie (https://www.preppie.in/) for a more detailed free consultation
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Hey, Ratanp

It is generally recommended to gain 2–5 years of work experience before applying to top MBA programs like Harvard. At age 20, you would be applying to MBA programs very early in your career, gaining some meaningful work experience first, then applying to MBA programs when you have more to offer. This will make you a stronger, more competitive applicant.

I hope that helped :D
So, i should invest 2 years in my experience building, and then apply? But, wouldn’t i be a little too old for MBA at 22 y/o? Btw really appreciate you’re reply and guidance
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So, i should invest 2 years in my experience building, and then apply? But, wouldn’t i be a little too old for MBA at 22 y/o? Btw really appreciate you’re reply and guidance
22 y/o will still be the youngest at HBS. Its definitely not too late
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22 y/o will still be the youngest at HBS. Its definitely not too late
thank you so much for taking time and replying.
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So, i should invest 2 years in my experience building, and then apply? But, wouldn’t i be a little too old for MBA at 22 y/o? Btw really appreciate you’re reply and guidance
Its not too late . Keep gaining experience,, as it will eventually strengthen your profile :D
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Its not too late . Keep gaining experience,, as it will eventually strengthen your profile :D
Thanks for the reply. My current weakness is quant and related DI, can you suggest me resources for starting from the root?
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Hi, just wondering what approach you folk take to the reccomendation process?
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The details below are not for HBS but for sister program, Kennedy School of Public Policy.

Harvard Kennedy School (MPP and MPA degrees) have just made GMAT/GRE Optional 😲
https://www.hks.harvard.edu/admissions- ... est-policy

This is usually an indicator that the applicant volume is not great­
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Does, this year, HBS require you to send official scores or self-reported is fine?
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Is there anyone from Brazil who got in?
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Almost 2 years until I finish my bba, I have 2.2 years of experience in a startup that didn’t end so we’ll. Moving forward can you guys give me any suggestions on how much more experience and what type I should get for HBS? I’m trying to do another startup soon
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Almost 2 years until I finish my bba, I have 2.2 years of experience in a startup that didn’t end so we’ll. Moving forward can you guys give me any suggestions on how much more experience and what type I should get for HBS? I’m trying to do another startup soon
im 20 just graduated this year with no experience. Im also wondering how much of exp. someone needs? Im also doing a startup of my own, hope it counts.
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Good luck everyone who submitted your application today! 🤞

We have put together a new HBS page to Keep track of all the events and updates about Harvard. You can find the latest decision updates, interview debrief, deadlines, essay topics, etc

https://gmatclub.com/business-schools/h ... a-program/

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Hi! Anyone knows from when they will give an update?
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