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Is work experience really necessary to get into a top MBA program?

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Is work experience really necessary to get into a top MBA program?

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Work experience is not strictly necessary. There are a few rare people who can get into top MBA programs with no experience. In fact, some top MBA programs even run special programs that foster this sort of thing. The Wharton MBA program has a 3+2 submatriculation program with the Wharton BS program where somebody can get both degrees in 5 years. However, it is true that it is extremely difficult to get into a top MBA program with no work experience. Almost all successful candidates have extensive experience. The average level of work experience ranges from 4-6 years.