Is it possible to go to HBS wirh 32 years old (7.5Y WE after IB, PE, entrepreneurship)?

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I am starting this fall at 32 but was in the military + 5y WE

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Possible sure, but not a target applicant by any means. You’re in between experience levels for standard and executive program applicants and have the experiences that applicants look for. What makes your story different?

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Can you expand? This seems like a really good background.

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The entrepreneurship profile will be interesting to HBS.

It won't be possible for you to GO to HBS if you don't apply. And you also must be accepted.

So shoot your shot.

Why do you want an MBA? How have you demonstrated a habit of leadership (investing in others)?

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Yes! Several Mentoring initiatives
I would be a reapplicant at hbs (waitlisted post interview last year)

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