Graduated but an Entreprenuer - Do I stand a chance for MBA

Hi Lisa,

I have been working more than 40 hours a week, but as I told I have even been attending my college along with it. I started working as a freelancer in 2005 (2nd Year of my College) and by 2006(3rd Year of College) I started a company of my own and have been managing clients, work, vendors and obviously studying for my engineering degree too. I used to attend around 4-5 hours of college and then work for another 5-6 hours Everyday. In weekends, I use to keep myself busy fulltime with work.

This year, I graduated. I have been thinking of a MBA but I have heard many of the Top B-Schools require a POST-COLLEGE FULL-TIME Experience ? So I am not sure if my experience will be considered by the top 10 colleges.

Another thing, since I have been managing the company along with my studies, I couldn't give my studies much time as it was required of me and may be little less on my GPA score. (Scored 65% aggregate, not sure about GPA equivalent).

My Post MBA plans would be pursuing my work with my company.

What do you think ? Do I stand chance for MBA, and in Top 10 B-Schools ?

Thanks & Regards
Tom

Lisa Anderson wrote:Dear Tom,

Why is your company not professional, full-time experience? Have you not been working at least 40 hours per week, managing both clients and the work, and running the business? That seems like good experience to me and should not hold you back from pursuing an MBA.

If you have not been working full-time, then you might have a problem as you will need to account for what you have been doing. But I'm going to guess you have been working more than 40 hours per week and have plenty of experience to write about, both on running your business and working with clients.

Best of luck,
Lisa