I am a 29 year old engineer and have recently gotten accepted into the rochester MBA program. I come from an engineering background with a goal to break into the IB industry post my MBA. What are my chances? After reading some threads, I am concerned about my age. How much of a difference would it make?
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No issues at all. Most associates are similar age and the previous work experience is appreciated. I started bschool at 28, IB at 30.
Thank you. Appreciated
Age is not so much of an issue as your MBA from Rochester... you'll have a tough time recruiting.
I feel like a good amount of post MBA associates are in their late 20s when they start, you should be fine. With that said, I have seen some older associates have a problem with the schedule demands in IB because they much rather be home with their significant other (or kids if they have). I know everyone is different but its something to think about.
Thanks. Luckily I am still single
Don't worry about your age. Worry about the school you're getting your MBA from. You're in a tough position.
I started at 36.
As an Associate right? Thanks, post MBA?
I got credit for time as a corporate banker an came in as a third year analyst; was post-MBA.
Very interested to hear your experience. Any issues that some of your colleagues were a decade younger than you, and likely your boss was younger too? Were you able to handle the hours and did you have a family in tow at the time? Any advantages going into it as an older candidate?
Like the others said, it isn't an age issue. Would recommend spending zero time gunning for BBs/EBs and focus on the Piper Jeffreys of the world. Even then it will likely be tough for you coming from Rochester.
Bad move. The early associate years are brutal - even at young MD it's perilous.
Thank you everyone for the response. I'd like to point out that 6/100 received internship offers in IB this year at Rochester. Could the reputation be changing? Is wall street really not well-receptive to schools such as U of R?
Now, I am super worried :|
You'd very likely get a FT offer at a boutique. Not sure of BB though, I'd say Georgetown is the lowest ranked school where this 'can' happen.
Gtown MBA has been sending a lot more kids to the street recently. Simon has been dropping. You could think about retaking GMAT / working another year and try to apply to schools next year? Also could think about Emory.
No problem whatsoever. Beauty of the MBA is you can reinvent yourself.
I know Associates 30+ years of age.
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