The average age of top business school candidates is 27 - 28 according to the site Poets and Quants. Our users shared their thoughts and experiences applying to business schools after the age of 30 below. Some users shared that it will be more difficult for those that apply to MBA schools post 30.

Can I do MBA at age 32?

If youre in your early thirties, youre not very late; in fact a good number of candidates at top schools such as INSEAD, IMD, etc., are in their early 30s; however, if you are in your late 30s, an executive MBA would be a better fit for you unless you can make a compelling case as to why you need a full-time MBA

Is 34 too old for an MBA?

At a glance, 27-to-28 looks like the sweet spot in terms of MBA eligibility, which can feel disheartening if youre over 30. “In this years class one of our members who is 34/35 just got an offer from McKinsey, so it can happen,” said Cambridge Judge head of MBA Admissions, Conrad Chua, at CentreCourt London in 2017.

Is it worth doing MBA at 34?

there are many business schools with average age of 28–29. so that would mean there are quite a few candidates in 33–35 age group. So, for sure you wont be alone. You already have 8–10 years under your belt.

What is the maximum age for doing MBA?

The students with age especially above 40 should provide a genuine answer in order to get admission as the admission committee will scrutinize the matter deeply. Some colleges already have set age distribution for the programs. Before applying to the colleges please read the information about age distribution.

What is the best age to do an MBA?

The average age of MBA applicants is around 27.5 years, so if you are between 26 and 29, you are right in the sweet spot. Applying during this window is generally a good idea, mostly because its what the schools expect to see.

Is 35 too old for MBA?

A classic MBA yes you can still do it but consider that top schools tend to cut off at 33-ish unless you have a very strong motivation and profile, and if you go for a 2yr program you would come out as a 38yo competing with classmates that are in average 29-32.

Is 42 too old to do an MBA?

Hiring a recent MBA aged 40+ is totally unheard of. As a general rule, banks hire MBAs into their associate programmes when they are in their high 20s and low 30s, says Julian Birkinshaw, deputy dean at the London Business School.

Which type of MBA has highest salary?

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