I think it is a combination of

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Good college GPA from top econ program + good recommemdation letters + leadership + internship + research ability + good eassy. You are right most of admitted DBA students are much older and avg age might be 25-27. She is only a 20 years old senior so one of her interview questions is if she is okay to teach students are older than her.