If you have almost 2 years of experience when should you apply for an MBA?

What are other peoples timelines? Would love to know!

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Avg experience for MBA is at least 5 years. That being said, if you have a very compelling case you could apply now or within the next couple of years

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Are those early career mba a money grab ?

Pre MBA, I was eager to matriculate as soon as possible. Felt I had both the story and app to get there.

Post MBA, I felt like those who took an extra year or two to arrive got the most out of it. Whether you’re pivoting or trading up, you’ll benefit from another year. I’m happy I went after ~4 YOE from undergrad, but my friends with 5-6 YOE all graduated with truly top tier offers that were a direct result of one one promo or another more compelling chapter pre-matriculation.

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I’m applying now (almost 2 YOE) because I went to a state school for undergrad, but I have a story and narrative that can compete with more experienced hires.

I went to a state school for undergrad, for 4 YOE and then went to T10 b school. Worked out great. Less experience and i may have had a harder time getting hired (YOE is part of hiring criteria at my job)

There are plenty of consultants who matriculate with 4 YOE.

There are fewer consultants who matriculate with 3 YOE but they exist.

It’s important to apply when you’re ready and when you feel you can prepare your strongest application. It is different for each person.

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