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18 Apr 2021, 06:43
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Hi guys
Would really appreciate advice on a taboo metric among MBA applicants : age
I got WL by INSEAD despite having what I consider a strong and fitting profile
1. 35/Male
2. Born and raised in Paris, graduated top school in France International Relations. Decent GPA
2. Summer School in economics at Harvard University
3. Spent three years in Japan on exchange program at the top university then interned at a conglomerate then launched my own consultancy
4. Very strong extracurricular and international coverage, participated in sports competition in North Korea, had assignments in untapped locations, did entrepreneurship in Algeria, etc...
I had early entrepreneurial success but got entangled in too ambitious and challenging ventures. Published a print media in the MENA, with a business model based on
property development, art and culture. With the constant instability in the region and the COVID what I feared the most actually occured : I found myself at 34 with little capacity
to leverage let alone cash out.
I am now in a position where it's tricky to go back to corporate without a label. I digressed too much from my early corporate background, I am 35
My ambition is to shift to consulting even in a junior position to gain discipline and get back on track with a steady position, or PE, with a possibility to shift to VC in the mid term.
A full time MBA seemed to make sense : its only a year long, its intense and enables to apply upon graduation with IMHO more chances than an exec for instance (which is longer, more expensive and won't grant the same guarantee.
WL is a killer and I dont really have a B plan except an exec in the US maybe (Columbia LBS joint programme, or MIT Sloan fellow). Im doubtful regarding a two year regular MBA, or programmes deemed too local (IMD, HEC PARIS)
Any recommendations are welcome as per a strategy
thanks
Would really appreciate advice on a taboo metric among MBA applicants : age
I got WL by INSEAD despite having what I consider a strong and fitting profile
1. 35/Male
2. Born and raised in Paris, graduated top school in France International Relations. Decent GPA
2. Summer School in economics at Harvard University
3. Spent three years in Japan on exchange program at the top university then interned at a conglomerate then launched my own consultancy
4. Very strong extracurricular and international coverage, participated in sports competition in North Korea, had assignments in untapped locations, did entrepreneurship in Algeria, etc...
I had early entrepreneurial success but got entangled in too ambitious and challenging ventures. Published a print media in the MENA, with a business model based on
property development, art and culture. With the constant instability in the region and the COVID what I feared the most actually occured : I found myself at 34 with little capacity
to leverage let alone cash out.
I am now in a position where it's tricky to go back to corporate without a label. I digressed too much from my early corporate background, I am 35
My ambition is to shift to consulting even in a junior position to gain discipline and get back on track with a steady position, or PE, with a possibility to shift to VC in the mid term.
A full time MBA seemed to make sense : its only a year long, its intense and enables to apply upon graduation with IMHO more chances than an exec for instance (which is longer, more expensive and won't grant the same guarantee.
WL is a killer and I dont really have a B plan except an exec in the US maybe (Columbia LBS joint programme, or MIT Sloan fellow). Im doubtful regarding a two year regular MBA, or programmes deemed too local (IMD, HEC PARIS)
Any recommendations are welcome as per a strategy
thanks
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18 Apr 2021, 11:58
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beitrukh:
I agree about the traditional 2-year MBA programs. Your age will be a huge issue. The full-time, 1-year MBA may be an option though you should consider some other options. Two suggestions:
Are you sure you can't go back to "corporate?" Corporate is very broad. If you can land a relatively good job, even if it's not the MOST prestigious, you can probably be a solid candidate for the EMBA or part-time MBA programs should those interest you. That will still allow you to explore career options even if the ability to transition isn't quite as strong as a full-time program.
What about other master degree programs like an MiF or MiM? Those are becoming much more popular these days and so employers are paying attention to them and considering them as recruiting sources. The hurdle to gain entry could be lower depending on the program (since some do skew younger.)
I agree about the traditional 2-year MBA programs. Your age will be a huge issue. The full-time, 1-year MBA may be an option though you should consider some other options. Two suggestions:
Are you sure you can't go back to "corporate?" Corporate is very broad. If you can land a relatively good job, even if it's not the MOST prestigious, you can probably be a solid candidate for the EMBA or part-time MBA programs should those interest you. That will still allow you to explore career options even if the ability to transition isn't quite as strong as a full-time program.
What about other master degree programs like an MiF or MiM? Those are becoming much more popular these days and so employers are paying attention to them and considering them as recruiting sources. The hurdle to gain entry could be lower depending on the program (since some do skew younger.)
19 Apr 2021, 01:17
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Hi beitrukh,
I can totally relate to how you are feeling! This year has been extraordinarily difficult even for the strongest candidates. I believe one or more of these can be reasons as to why you got waitlisted:
1. You rushed through such an intense MBA application in a short span of time.
2. You couldn't identify the specific gaps in your profile that only and only an MBA from INSEAD can help you bridge.
3. Despite having clarity about your vision, you couldn't tie it back to your current experiences.
Now you have two ways to go:
1. Try your best to get out of the waitlist and if you can not, reapply for fall deadlines (if you can figure out the gaps you've had in your application and convince yourself that by filling those gaps you can make it to INSEAD). INSEAD seems the best choice right now for you. But if you think of reapplying, you will have to take other schools/program in the mix to be safe.
2. Go back to corporate. It may not be possible for you to break into PE/VC or top-tier consulting without network and brand, but you may land a good job and start remaking your career.
To reach any conclusion, you will have to think deeply about your short-term and long-term goals. If you tend towards the former, get expert advice over your application and profile.
The least we can do is help you give an idea of your application, gaps and the potential of your profile to make it to INSEAD. We can also suggest to you some ways/efforts that you can do to get out of the waitlist. If you'd like, you can hop on a call with us anytime this week.
Hope this helps you get some sense of clarity! Feel free to reach out for any queries. And let me reassure you that all is not lost!
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: [email protected]
What s app: +65-97158525
I can totally relate to how you are feeling! This year has been extraordinarily difficult even for the strongest candidates. I believe one or more of these can be reasons as to why you got waitlisted:
1. You rushed through such an intense MBA application in a short span of time.
2. You couldn't identify the specific gaps in your profile that only and only an MBA from INSEAD can help you bridge.
3. Despite having clarity about your vision, you couldn't tie it back to your current experiences.
Now you have two ways to go:
1. Try your best to get out of the waitlist and if you can not, reapply for fall deadlines (if you can figure out the gaps you've had in your application and convince yourself that by filling those gaps you can make it to INSEAD). INSEAD seems the best choice right now for you. But if you think of reapplying, you will have to take other schools/program in the mix to be safe.
2. Go back to corporate. It may not be possible for you to break into PE/VC or top-tier consulting without network and brand, but you may land a good job and start remaking your career.
To reach any conclusion, you will have to think deeply about your short-term and long-term goals. If you tend towards the former, get expert advice over your application and profile.
The least we can do is help you give an idea of your application, gaps and the potential of your profile to make it to INSEAD. We can also suggest to you some ways/efforts that you can do to get out of the waitlist. If you'd like, you can hop on a call with us anytime this week.
Hope this helps you get some sense of clarity! Feel free to reach out for any queries. And let me reassure you that all is not lost!
Cheers!
Shantanu Sharma
Founder and Admissions Consultant, MBA and Beyond
Testimonials
Email: [email protected]
What s app: +65-97158525
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