Dear CDers Following is the reply I got from the admission officer addressing applicants with fewer professional experiences, Hope Helps! There is no minimum number of years of work experience required for entry into the MBA program. More important than time spent in the work force is the quality of the professional experience a candidate has received: skills acquired, leadership and/or management experience, work progression (e.g., responsibilities, title, salary, bonus – this will differ widely by job function and industry). In addition to demonstrated abilities, we are interested in a candidate's potential for future growth and development. While the average number of years of full time, professional work experience is 6 years, we do admit a number of early career candidates each year. This is reflected in the wide distribution around the average years of work experience. The range for this year's entering class is 0 to 19 years. This broad range reflects Wharton's commitment to admitting the best candidates, including early career candidates with minimal professional experience. |