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To Ex-EM, HBS, Calling..... |
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02/27/2006 |
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Do the top programs generally prefer younger candidates? For someone in their mid to late thirties, would it make sense to apply for MBA at top 10?
Alternatively, how would an EMBA from Kellogg or Wharton compare with a traditional MBA from a school that is ranked between 15-20? Would brand K/W be sufficient to offset the fact that it is an EMBA?
Thanks!
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Different schools have different "ideal" profiles.
HBS likes people on the younger end of the spectrum. With 5 years of prior work experience, I was on the older end of the bell curve (though the tail extended out quite a way).
Wharton, for example, likes people to be a bit more mature. I know a number of folks who went to the regular Wharton MBA program in their late 30's.
Here's my take on EMBA's: They are great option if your are older, and plan to stay at your current employer, can get it paid for, and can use the "MBA" stamp to get ahead. If you want to do it to switch careers or companies, I think you'd be better off going full time.
A huge reason to get an MBA is to be part of an alumni group. I'd be curious to know what the Wharton or Kellogg "traditional" MBAs think of the Exec or part time folks. As an HBS guy, sure I respect folks who went to the Kellogg or Wharton part time / exec programs; those are great schools. But from a hiring perspective, I don't quite know what to make of those programs.
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