Age 36+: What are the options?

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gmattarget700: Senior | Next Rank: 100 Posts; Posts: 67; Joined: Mon Jan 05, 2009 11:10 pm; Thanked: 2 times

by gmattarget700 » Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:17 pm

Dear Stacy,

I know, my "Subject line" may sound little awkward but this is the area which is of main concern for me...

Background check:

BE Mech (75%), have around 12+ years of experience in IT sector....with one of India's top IT companies since last 9 years and currently working as program manager...4+ years in US, working with Fortune 100 clients...little-better-than-average career growth in IT...not much to showcase in extra curricular, since into job...

"What is troubling me?" and my aspirations:

At this juncture of my career, I feel I am a getting lost in a huge crowd and unless I pursue on my long time dream of doing an MBA NOW, it will get too late....I know its not uncommon to get into MBA in late thirties but definitely options are limited...I dont want to do part time MBA...I am keen on 1 yr full time MBA from some top 20 B-school.....It will let me explore bigger horizon, get a good network and may even open an option of career switch...

Big question?:

Do you think my resume would fit into top 20 B-school? I have few schools in mind: LBS, INSEAD...
I am planning to write GMAT next month and you can safely assume that I would get 650...

Thanks for your time and kind suggestions, in advance....

regards

Source: Beat The GMAT — Ask Stacy Blackman | Tue Jun 23, 2009 11:17 pm

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Lisa Anderson: MBA Admissions Consultant; Posts: 3845; Joined: Wed Feb 06, 2008 8:57 pmFollowed by: 148 members; Location: Houston, TX; Thanked: 442 times

by Lisa Anderson » Wed Jun 24, 2009 4:09 pm

Dear gmattarget700,

I encourage you to do some further research into one-year program options. While many in the EU do not require substantial undergraduate coursework in business, there are some out there that do. Likewise, it will help you to determine your target school list and an idea of what GMAT score you need to be competitive. A 650 would be on the low side for LBS and Insead, but there are programs out there where a 650 would be closer to the average GMAT. Finally, your overall application needs to be strong; having a high GMAT and 10+ years of work experience is not enough for admission. Be sure to highlight your career accomplishments, leadership successes and managerial skills in your resume, essays, and interviews.

Good luck,
Lisa

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