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I am considering applying to B-school for next year (Fall 2013) but am wondering whether the 3-3.5 years of work experience I will have at that point will be sufficient.

With my below profile, does it make sense for me to wait until Fall 2014?

My profile:
-730 GMAT (44Q 47V)
-2.5 yrs work experience in account services/project management at software firm, will add either 1 or 2 more years in operational mgmt field (moderate career/industry change-- the main reason why I'm not sure if 3.5 years is enough)
-3.5 GPA from USC
-1+ years on board of local non-profit
-Target schools are Kellogg, Columbia, and Haas, among a few undecided others.

Any advice? I am leaning towards waiting, but if I have a good chance next year, I might just go for it.

Thanks in advance.

PrecisionEssay wrote:You are certainly good enough to apply now if you are ready. Waiting will likely give you no advantage whatsoever... unless you have a startup that'll grow or something like that.
If you are ready, it's time to go for it.

Thanks a lot for the response, Jon.

Obviously, my concern is "blowing it" by applying too early. You say above that if I'm ready (and I assume you mean personally and professionally convinced that this is the right time for me to attend b-school), I should go for it--is there a particular reason that my application would not benefit from an extra year of work experience? The average student at Kellogg, which sits atop my list right now, has more than a year more work experience than I would if I were to apply for Fall 2013. Is there some part of my application in particular that nullifies this (potential) weakness?

Also, do you think a top-tier school like Kellogg is a reach for me?

Thanks!