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MBA applicants who
are older than 30 years (or closer to 40) often ask these questions:
Most
of these ‘senior’ applicants are considering conventional American 2-year
full-time programs. There are several 1-year programs where the average age is
closer to thiry (in fact, higher than 30 for a few bschools). But when it comes
to the regular 2 year full-time MBA, there’s a statistical and psychological
bias that comes into play the minute you move to the wrong side of thirty.
For pretty much the same
reasons as their 20-something competitors would – a full-blown immersive MBA
experience, expanded career opportunities (including a change of geography,
industry, role or all 3) and a chance to be part of the elite alumni network
and yeah, big bucks!
In fact, after crossing
30, the need to give their careers a fresh lease of life is even more that it
might’ve ever been in their twenties. An executive MBA or a part-time MBA can’t
deliver the same bang for their buck. So those are kept as backup options.
It’s also tougher to leave
a stable job after reaching a mid-level management position with a handsome
salary for a full-time MBA degree. But even if the MBA applicant is willing to
take the risk, bschool admission teams don’t seem to be as enthusiastic about
the decision
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