When does the work experience need to occur? directly b4 application?

<p>For example, if i have work experience from the ages of 16 to 23 (full time jobs and 1 internship) and I am 26 now but just finishing my double BA, would my work experience be sufficient for applying directly to an MBA program?</p>

<p>In my understanding, the work experience usually needs to come after your undergraduate degree because that is usually very substantial/meaningful work. If your work experience prior to college was meaningful and you had an impact (i.e. not a lifeguard, construction worker, cashier) then admissions will view it as such. However, it’s extremely uncommon for a 20 year old with no degree to land a job that admissions would consider solid work experience.</p>