Too old? Does age matter?
How old is too old?
I have read on various articles and blog postings that Harvard and Stanford MBA programs are looking for younger classes. Like mid 20's. Well I am definitely past that stage since I will be turning 30 in about 3 months time. (At least my Asian face don't look it so I guess that's a good thing.)
Doesn't concern me a huge deal but I can't say that it doesn't bother me at all.
For me, I think right now is the best timing.
I don't have big gaps in my past. I went to college when I was old enough and then I went to grad school when I was done with college. In my field, master's degree has become almost a must. The job is so technical and carries such a HUGE liability (but doesn't pay very well...) higher education is definitely necessary. And for real, I really feel that my three years (that's right. took me god damn three years for my master's) is well spent. Well, it could have been 2 years. But I learned a huge deal about my field and I got to work with amazing people doing my research.
Then I took 4 months off to slack off and travel, then I started working. It's been 3 yrs and 7 months. I should have gotten my PEng PE thing done last year but I am only partly done and looking to finish it as soon as this GMAT thing is over.
I feel now is a right timing because I have strong academic/technical background, and I have enough work experience to be registered and to have been exposed to various aspects of my industry. (Please bear with me if I am not coherent, I am tired and my brain is fried.)
In my field, if you want to be a PM, you've gotta have at least 20 yrs of experience. I am not a manager but I have been tailoring my career so far so I can be more exposed to different management roles. But I am telling you. Getting here too this long and I don't think I could have been any younger to feel I am ready to do this MBA thing.
Maybe adcoms won't see it that way. Maybe they would want more out of my career. But the way I see it, I think I should be ok. I think I am just at that place where I really feel I am finally ready to apply.
Don't mind me. Just mumbling at 2:30 AM. Should hit the sack.
I have read on various articles and blog postings that Harvard and Stanford MBA programs are looking for younger classes. Like mid 20's. Well I am definitely past that stage since I will be turning 30 in about 3 months time. (At least my Asian face don't look it so I guess that's a good thing.)
Doesn't concern me a huge deal but I can't say that it doesn't bother me at all.
For me, I think right now is the best timing.
I don't have big gaps in my past. I went to college when I was old enough and then I went to grad school when I was done with college. In my field, master's degree has become almost a must. The job is so technical and carries such a HUGE liability (but doesn't pay very well...) higher education is definitely necessary. And for real, I really feel that my three years (that's right. took me god damn three years for my master's) is well spent. Well, it could have been 2 years. But I learned a huge deal about my field and I got to work with amazing people doing my research.
Then I took 4 months off to slack off and travel, then I started working. It's been 3 yrs and 7 months. I should have gotten my PEng PE thing done last year but I am only partly done and looking to finish it as soon as this GMAT thing is over.
I feel now is a right timing because I have strong academic/technical background, and I have enough work experience to be registered and to have been exposed to various aspects of my industry. (Please bear with me if I am not coherent, I am tired and my brain is fried.)
In my field, if you want to be a PM, you've gotta have at least 20 yrs of experience. I am not a manager but I have been tailoring my career so far so I can be more exposed to different management roles. But I am telling you. Getting here too this long and I don't think I could have been any younger to feel I am ready to do this MBA thing.
Maybe adcoms won't see it that way. Maybe they would want more out of my career. But the way I see it, I think I should be ok. I think I am just at that place where I really feel I am finally ready to apply.
Don't mind me. Just mumbling at 2:30 AM. Should hit the sack.
posted by kooljaek at 2:13 AM
9 Comments:
age is irrelevant if you have the passion and desire :)
I asked myself this question as I was applying this year. Now that I am trying to decide whether to reapply or not, this question has become all that more important. After all I have added one more year to my age.
I dont believe age should be a barrier in getting to the Business School of your dream. The most important thing is for you to convince yourself that you need an MBA. It will then be very easy for you pass on this message in your application essays. Anyway, all the best in you application. You can look through www.mbaxploit.com whenever you have the time. I share some of my Business School application experience on the blog.
Some insights on the age issue:
http://blog.stacyblackman.com/2006/05/18/stanfords-view-on-age-of-applicant/
Age does not matter at most schools and even if it does, 29 (not 30 yet;) is not too old at all. Just offer an airtight application package and you will be fine.
Also, check my comment on your GMAT scores post.
whoops! I'll be 29.5 when/if I join an MBA program...so i guess that'd place me above the median age group...but hopefully our experience should make up for it:-d
Nice fill someone in on and this post helped me alot in my college assignement. Thanks you on your information.
Well What you carry in you is what matters, the potential and the brimming confidence is all what makes you stand out of the crowd. So do not think of age, get going/.....:)
I asked him what he meant aboutbeing right about me and he told me that ever since he first sawme in the store he had a feeling about me. Phillips, what makes you think theres androids that are living among us.
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I asked him what he meant aboutbeing right about me and he told me that ever since he first sawme in the store he had a feeling about me. Phillips, what makes you think theres androids that are living among us.
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