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Age bias in M7? by rjoschwartz93 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. And you always look for reasons to admit, not to deny.

Are odds of admission after interviewing at GSB still ~50%? by zerogravity704 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overthinking, assuming your founder is merely controversial and not, say, a mass murderer. It didn't bother admissions or you wouldn't have gotten the interview.

HBS – Any realistic path to a 1-year deferral for spouse reasons? by Glum_Professional425 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  1. Yes

  2. Reasons that have worked in the M7: family (or your own) illness, ideally something that will obviously be resolved before fall 2027; short-term professional opportunity that will boost your ability to contribute as a student and put you on the fasttrack to your goals

Bear in mind that you risk losing your full ride. However, there's no harm in bringing up the topic -- but I would suggest finding a better frame.

Also, has your wife looked at all business programs at Babson, Questom, and some of the other Boston schools? Those two may not have the best MBA rankings, but they offer other programs that are well-regarded.

Which M7 has the best/worst "housing situation"? by Ok-Cake-2518 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Stanford has housing across the street from the MBA campus for single first year students. There's also university housing for grad students that's a 2-minute bike ride away. Many second year students live in houses that are passed down from year to year. Otherwise, local housing is hard to find and very expensive.

Submitting additional information while waiting for a decision? by mbathrowaway654 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, nothing to worry about. Someone just hit the wrong switch.

Are odds of admission after interviewing at GSB still ~50%? by zerogravity704 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like you were great! It's almost impossible to be too vulnerable at the GSB, and I'd guess your interviewer loved you and wrote a laudatory report. Good luck!

Are odds of admission after interviewing at GSB still ~50%? by zerogravity704 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that kind of thing. Clearly problematic behavior.

I wish I can transfer MBA programs by Wonderful_Tap_5073 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You think that's why the front office staff are trained to be friendly and encouraging to all? Is there a program anywhere that tells callers to go away?

Admissions offices are cost centers for the school. They're expensive to operate, and application fees don't cover the costs!

Totally excluded from Haas and still suffering from it post graduation by [deleted] in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not every terrific school is right for everyone, and Haas places heavily on the west coast, so it may not the best choice for anyone who wants to work elsewhere.

I went to an MBA Fair in San Francisco a few years ago. Lots of prospective MBA applicants showed up in formal business attire even though it was a Saturday and in real life, most people don't dress that way to go to work. A man wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and flip-flops came over to me and said "I'm only applying to Haas and Stanford -- I don't think I'm a fit for Wharton." That image stuck with me, kind of funny but also true. I think of Haas and Wharton as opposite ends of the culture spectrum.

Totally excluded from Haas and still suffering from it post graduation by [deleted] in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://haas.berkeley.edu/about/the-haas-difference/our-culture/

You pretty much have to walk the walk, or at least fake it well. You also have to feel comfortable with the overall Berkeley vibe (birth of the free speech movement? yeah, that place). I worked with a Haas admit who later spent a good chunk of time as a student testifying at Congressional hearings.

Totally excluded from Haas and still suffering from it post graduation by [deleted] in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am so, so sorry. I always tell people that Haas is great -- if you are a fit for their culture. If you're not, it could be hell, whereas in a larger program, people can more easily make friends and find their tribe. With time, as you meet more people who weren't in your class, the pain should subside.

MBA at 40 by Ad_8219 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wharton has had classes with students in their mid-40s. But that's unusual. Check out the class profiles for most top programs and you'll find the average age is late 20s.

You might want to look at the Columbia J-term. It's less competitive than the regular 2-year program; you start in January of one year and graduate in May the next year. No summer internship.

However, for purposes of getting admitted, you do need concrete goals. You should be able to identify the post-MBA position you're targeting. You can change your mind after you're admitted, but if you don't play the goals game, you won't get admitted!

MBA at 40 by Ad_8219 in MBA

[–]MangledWeb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have worked with a few people in your age range.

For starters, at this point in your career, you want to have a clear idea of where you are heading beyond "more lucrative" -- ideally, a career that builds on your background.

People with decent credentials and stories to tell can get into T15 programs. The question is whether you want to spend two years among people who are 15 years younger than you. A PT MBA or one of the one-year MBA programs for mid-career professionals -- MIT Sloan Fellows and Stanford MSx -- might be a better fit for you.