I am interested in getting an Executive MBA at Duke or Wharton. Anyone have experience with these programs? I am 32 years old.

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Following this post bc I am 29 and considering Wharton or Kellogg.

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I did exec MBA at Cornell at 28. Know this isn’t a school you mentioned but happy to discuss

Sure I will DM. Thanks!

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