"...The invitation was extended to current students and recent graduates of the University of Pennsylvania and a number of smaller selective colleges in the Philadelphia area. As we mentioned in this blog when we first commented on this panel, the point of sessions such as this one is to get students thinking about the MBA as a viable possibility and encourage them to pursue their professional interests after graduation..." read entire post
In the past, I have addressed the issue of applicant age. I am constantly asked by applicants if they are too old or too young. Recently, more individuals are concerned about being too old, as the rumor is that younger applicants are more desirable. Just RusGirladdresses one aspect of the age issue, as it pertains to women, in Women in business schools. In my prior post, “Am I too Old“, I provide some general insights on this topic.
Ten years ago, the question on everyone’s mind was, “Am I too young?”. Back then, the more experience the better…the older the better…
More recently, top schools such as Stanford and Harvard have stated that they are taking a closer look at younger candidates, and are even willing to admit candidates with no work experience. The initial thinking behind this was that some candidates may be so successful 2-3 years out of school that they would not consider going back at that point. Thus, the schools would be missing an opportunity to admit some exceptional talent. Yes, some of these schools are opening their eyes more to less experienced candidates, but this does not mean that younger candidates have a better chance of success.
