26 turning 27 this year, is it too late for me to do an MBA? I graduated late because I completely switched majors and took another 3 years to graduate. Any thoughts?

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Absolutely not. Average age is late 20s but there are definitely older people there. Depends more on your career goals and financial situation than your age for someone under 30

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25-26 is on the young side. Better acceptance rate at top programs in late 20s. Shows more career progression

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As someone once said to me, "Being a year ahead or behind only works out if you die on time." So go for it whenever you think it's right.

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I have a really good story to tell, grades are decent from a top 40 school (due to personal issues why it's decent but that will be part of my story), ethnicity is different than most, first in my family to go beyond a high school diploma) but I see my other friends who did there MBA's at 25-26 and thinking maybe it's too late. Thanks OW

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Yeah 27-30 is perfect!!!

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No I am 35 and still going for it. You do you. Give yourself a year to solidify your profile. Younger is actually better. Harvard and Stanford a really showing a strong preference for people with exactly four years of experience.

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I started my MBA at a top 10 school when I was 27. Pretty much the norm.

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Totally fine! Average age is 28-29 when you begin the MBA, so even if you take one to two years preparing getting MBA, it's not late at all

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