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MBA in 30's

The document discusses challenges that applicants over 30 face when applying to MBA programs, which typically prefer candidates in their mid-20s. However, it notes that older applicants have advantages from work experience and maturity. It provides tips for older candidates, like emphasizing career progression, leadership examples, and motivation for career change. Schools are increasingly open to more diverse classes and life experiences. Overall, the document advocates that with the right positioning and story, applicants over 30 can still gain admission and succeed in full-time MBA programs.

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MBA in 30's

The document discusses challenges that applicants over 30 face when applying to MBA programs, which typically prefer candidates in their mid-20s. However, it notes that older applicants have advantages from work experience and maturity. It provides tips for older candidates, like emphasizing career progression, leadership examples, and motivation for career change. Schools are increasingly open to more diverse classes and life experiences. Overall, the document advocates that with the right positioning and story, applicants over 30 can still gain admission and succeed in full-time MBA programs.

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Sami • 5 years ago


after searching employement reports and linkedin profiles, I found an interesting fact, in
every class in the last five years, there are 3 to 4 people who are over 33 (Yes 33) make it
to Mckinsey in a very competitive office, london office. And they performed pretty well to
the degree they got promoted to engagement manager just after 1.5 year in the associate
level. Those are the graduates of IMD lausanne. Most of them did NOT have a previous
consulting experience, this tells one thing, this is a super school by all means.
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Marketing Sami • 5 years ago


I wonder how many of those folks were sponsored to go to IMD, as opposed to just
getting through the interview gates. Who knows. Does IMD still have classes on
Saturdays?
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Sami Marketing • 5 years ago


sponsored students at IMD MBA are among the lowest, 2 or 3 at most, and
the school clearly mention them in the class profiles list. sometimes there

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