HBS/Wharton/Stanford etc. Good enough or no?

NovaLynnx
Tue, 07 Oct 2014 21:38:33 +0000

You certainly don’t know what you “definitely won’t” want to do years from now - no one can know that. I wanted nothing more than to pursue my PhD when I graduated college, but I ended up working first to pay down loans and fell into a great career path - one that I had never even considered before. Now my plans have changed. I also expected to at least be in a serious relationship, but I’m glad that I’m single and able to move anywhere and pursue anything without trying to drag someone along with me.

As we grow, mature and learn more about ourselves, the world, and what we want from it, things can change. I would suggest that you look at this with a more open mind. Apply if you want to and see what happens. But if you are rejected, at least consider that it can still be an option later on in life. You will NEED to consider this, otherwise if you are rejected, it will seem like your dreams are shattered - but they’re not. Maybe you’ll decide never to bother going back. You may never need an MBA. But maybe you will decide it’s worth it after a few years’ experience.

Or, do what others suggested and look for schools that will admit without work experience if it really must be “now or never.”