BREAKING: Target Test Prep releases Brand New 2026 On Demand GMAT prep course

Redeem

Target Test Prep · GMAT

Choose how you want to prepare

Learn live with an expert or move at your own pace. Every option includes the complete TTP study system.

★★★★★5.0559 reviews
GMATLiveTeach 7 seats left
Chris Peckover
NEXT LIVE COHORT

Oct 13 to Jan 7, 2027

with Chris Peckover

Schedule
Tue, Thu · 8:00 to 10:00 PM ET
Included
40 live hours + 6 months of GMAT OnDemand
  • Live instruction and real-time questions
  • Class recordings and assigned practice
View class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
EALiveTeach 5 seats left
Logan Thompson
EXECUTIVE ASSESSMENT

Sep 6 to Dec 6, 2026

with Logan Thompson

Schedule
Sun · 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM ET
Included
Live EA class + 6 months of EA OnDemand
  • Expert-led weekly online sessions
  • EA Masterclass access between classes
View EA class & enroll
Limited cohort · enrollment openTarget Test Prep
GMATOnDemand Start anytime
SELF-PACED MASTERCLASS

Target Test Prep GMAT OnDemand

Complete access from day one. Study on your schedule.

130-point score guarantee
$0to start then $127/mo
  • Personalized study plan and analytics
  • Thousands of lessons and practice questions

Compare the format, schedule, and included access before enrolling. Prices and seat counts shown reflect the supplied offer details.

Apply out of college?

Launched April 26, 2006
Expert replies
by beatthegmat » Sun Jun 04, 2006 8:56 pm
Hi Stacy:

I wanted to get your perspective on when it is appropriate for a person to apply to an MBA program immediately out of college, vs. applying after working for a few years? What factors should be considered?

Thanks!
Beat The GMAT | The MBA Social Network
Community Management Team

Research Top GMAT Prep Courses:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/gmat-prep-courses

Research The World's Top MBA Programs:
https://www.beatthegmat.com/mba/school
Join the discussion
Source: — Ask Stacy Blackman |

by Stacy Blackman » Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:26 am
The first factor to consider is whether your target schools will even consider applicants straight out of college. Most schools do require at least one year of work experience. I recently spoke with the Director of Admissions at Kellogg, who emphatically stated that they will not consider an applicant straight out of college. Two schools that are known for taking applicants out of undergrad are HBS and Stanford. I recently published an article in my blog, where Stanford's Dean Joss addresses the issue of age and experience and Stanford's interest in what they call "early career applicants".

https://blog.stacyblackman.com/2006/05/1 ... applicant/

If you do decide to apply to a program that will accept you straight out of college, there are several factors to consider as you develop your application. You will have to prove that you are on par with your older, more experienced peers in the following ways:
- maturity
- career focus
- confidence in contributing to classroom discussion and extracurricular life of school
- experiences to share with peers and enrich their experience
- evidence of leadership

Only a small percentage of individuals are accepted so early on in their career. This is partially because it is hard to prove all of the above when you have not developed any sort of professional track record. Your essays, recs and interview will have to work very hard for you to get the appropriate messages across. That said, if you truly believe you are ready, you may be successful in conveying that readiness to the admissions commitee.
Interested in a free 30 minute consultation with the Stacy Blackman Team? Sign up here: https://stacyblackman.com/contact
S T A C Y B L A C K M A N Consulting
Admissions Strategy
323.934.3936
www.StacyBlackman.com

Read the SBC blog.

Follow me on Twitter.
Like SBC on Facebook.

Learn more about me
Join the discussion