HELLO EVERYONE -
a young age. I just thought I would see if you people would provide some words of wisdom for First years such as myself, that are gearing up to began the MBA process. In my case, I would like to know what advice you have for a 23 year old that is going to one of the Top programs? Some of the ways to make the most of the experience at such a young age. Once again, any insight or words of wisdom are welcomed. I hope all is well with everyone.
Cheers
Why are you going to MBA at 23? What did you do previously?
You don't have to be a genius to see the upsides. More experience lets you into better schools, lets you practically implement your skills and the skills you learn as opposed to figuring shit out like a computer, and your class will respect you as a peer that they can work with outside school rather than some hotshot who hasn't even worked a 12-hour day.
What's this 'top' program you were admitted into with no experience?
Actually getting admitted is probably the best part of working first.
Why do you capitalize Random words?
He Loves to capitalize random words because he thinks that doing so Emphasizes the importance of the word.
MBA is for switching career paths or redefining yourself in the future. wasting that opportunity after undergrad is generally considered quite dumb. not to mention you wont have the experience to be hired as an associate but wont be eligible for any analyst programs.
other than that it's a good idea though
No point of an MBA without prior experience. You'll be wasting grad school if you choose to bypass working experience to get your MBA.
I wasn't implying it was a good idea to go for an MBA with zero FT experience. But I'm graduating at 22, and that's with five years of undergrad. Someone who didn't fuck around could have easily gotten 2-3 years in by 23, which to the best of my understanding is associate level-worthy.
Also note that I'm not the OP, I was just questioning something that somebody else posted in his thread.
Well, I guess its natural to assume because i'm 23, I lack experience. However, I worked at a quantitative hedge fund for the past year, prior to that, I have a total of 8 months worth of internships on my resume at 4 different firms in retail banking, asset management, wealth management, and insurance, and I'm in the midst of launching a tech startup. Why would I decide to get my MBA now? Because I believe that turning down my acceptance would be a slap in God's face. Everyone sights the fact that you need to get as much experience as possible, but if you could get in without bustin your nuts taking the conventional route of slaving, working 13 hour days for four years, would you not accept the opportunity as well????
I may not have a lot of experience compared to the typical 28 year old candidate, but I do posses qualities and experiences that I'm sure will add to the class. Aside from explaining myself, I simply wanted some advice guys. I clearly acknowledge my lack of experience compared to my peers, which is why I asked for words of wisdom. But lets not be fooled here, we can all learn from anyone regardless of age.
People who go to MBAs with 1 or less years of FT work exp are putting themselves into an awkward middle ground between analyst and associate. No IB wants to give a leadership position (associate) to a 23 year old with 1 or fewer years of exp.
They can be transanalyst or transociate You know, like the transgender/transsexual. They will fit right in the middle.
Not everyone wants to work for an IB.
lol op got owned
enjoy your mba!
maybe they will teach you correct capitalization in mba program!
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