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Samurai1985

Feb 23 at 11:31am

Hello All,

Just a quick background about me.

I am 38 years old, have 14 years of work experience, a Gmat score of 730, and a low academic score.
Is it still worth applying for a regular one-year MBA? If yes- what are the best options available? Is it India or Abroad?

Feel free to suggest.

Thank you.
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CrackAdmission

Feb 23 at 01:12pm

Samurai1985 wrote:Hello All,

Just a quick background about me.

I am 38 years old, have 14 years of work experience, a Gmat score of 730, and a low academic score.
Is it still worth applying for a regular one-year MBA? If yes- what are the best options available? Is it India or Abroad?

Feel free to suggest.

Thank you.


Dear Samurai1985,

Your options for Full Time MBA courses (albeit 1 year) are low since you are on the higher side of work experience. Having said that, you should consider the following schools:

1. India : ISB PGP and IIM A PGPX
2. Europe: IMD Switzerland and INSEAD
3. USA: Kellogg 1 Year MBA

Happy to share our experiences of guiding applicants with similar profiles as yours crack top B schools.

Feel free to reach out to me at arijit.biswas@crackadmission.com for a pro-bono profile evaluation / school shortlisting session.

Cheers and all the very best
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Suraj0184

Feb 24 at 12:17pm

Executive MBA from the IIMs will provide an ideal boost to your career.
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MBAPrepCoach
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Feb 24 at 11:48pm

Samurai1985 wrote:Hello All,

Just a quick background about me.

I am 38 years old, have 14 years of work experience, a Gmat score of 730, and a low academic score.
Is it still worth applying for a regular one-year MBA? If yes- what are the best options available? Is it India or Abroad?

Feel free to suggest.

Thank you.

You have a decent enough test score that could possibly compensate for the low grades, but I would definitely do the optional essay for explaining why you have bad grades. We don't really know the quality of your work experience, do you have a strong progression, a good leadership profile, a lot to contribute to the classroom? If you do then you might consider one of the three Sloan fellows programs probably SF MBA or London masters
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Feb 28 at 01:26am

Samurai1985 wrote:Hello All,

Just a quick background about me.

I am 38 years old, have 14 years of work experience, a Gmat score of 730, and a low academic score.
Is it still worth applying for a regular one-year MBA? If yes- what are the best options available? Is it India or Abroad?

Feel free to suggest.

Thank you.


Samurai1985

Your GMAT score is a positive aspect of your profile, while your work experience may offer an advantage depending on the career trajectory and diverse experiences you have accumulated. While the GMAT score may partially compensate for a lower academic score, it is important to highlight additional strengths to offset any weaknesses.

Considering the extensive length of your work experience, some regular MBA programs may not be suitable for you. Instead, you should consider schools that typically accept candidates with more experience or specialized programs like the MIT Sloan Fellows program. Once we learn more about your professional background, objectives, and other facets of your profile, we can suggest a list of schools that may be suitable for you.

For a more detailed 1-1 strategy session, please write to contactus@admitexpert.com or fill the form at http://www.admitexpert.com

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Feb 28 at 11:48am

Hey Samurai1985,

Congratulations for a stellar GMAT score. To answer your question, considering your age, it would be crucial for you to explain the importance of an MBA for you. Also I would like to know your post-MBA goals in order to better evaluate your chances. Schools like INSEAD, IMD, Judge, IE, Said and Kellogg offer one year programs. I would suggest Global schools as they are more open to the age factor and also offer better international exposure. You may also read an article on MBA over 30, it will give you some insights.

If you’d like, we are happy to hop on a call with you to get a better and detailed understanding of your profile and give you a fair and thorough evaluation. Hence, feel free to schedule a call with us at your convenience.

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Samurai1985 wrote:Hello All,

Just a quick background about me.

I am 38 years old, have 14 years of work experience, a Gmat score of 730, and a low academic score.
Is it still worth applying for a regular one-year MBA? If yes- what are the best options available? Is it India or Abroad?

Feel free to suggest.

Thank you.

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GeneralEducation

Apr 6 at 06:30am

First of all congrats on GMAT. In the process of evaluating the candidate profile, the GPA score will matter to an extent but B schools will be keen to know you as a person more than any brand association. Adcom would seek information on work done, the function the applicant is in, and achievements in the firm. If you're worried about GPA, optional essays are most used to mitigate the admission committee’s concerns about applicants’ weaknesses.

Anyways, with your current profile, it is good to target fellowship programs instead of full-time programs.

Check our free B School Selector to know your chances for the best-fit program to target.
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