If your first degree is different from the major you are going to study? How to convince them?
2006-09-14 21:52:03 · 4 answers · asked by Fleeting 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It is okay if your undergraduate degree is different from the graduate degree. MBAs normally accept a diverse student background. All you have to do is to explain to the school that you already know a lot about, say communications and liberal arts, but you would like to enhance your skills in corporate finance because you want to go to a career in banking. Tell them that you have been taking up short-courses in finance to help you build up your skills, but you would require an MBA to completely round-up your skill base. Show the school effort in your studies and they can be convinced that you are focused on your career growth and development.
2006-09-14 22:04:38 · answer #1 · answered by J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will need to speak directly with the program at the college/university you are seeking entrance. In general, the main prerequisite for entrance into a graduate program is simply having an Bachelors degree.
Many programs will admit students who hold degrees in related fields (or, at times, even unrelated) ... some of these may admit you under the provision you complete program specific undergraduate courses in addition to the graduate courses required.
But ... even if you are taking undergraduate-level courses, you'll be paying graduate-level fees if you're registered as a graduate student. You may find the necessary courses more financially manageable if you complete them as a non-degree seeking student prior to entering into the graduate program.
But all of this will vary based on the policies of the college/university as well as the specific program ... and, most importantly, you.
2006-09-15 05:18:28 · answer #2 · answered by Arkangyle 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you can go to grad school for anything as long as you can get in. you can get a bachelor's in english and get a master's in physics. Second you need to take the GRE. It is like the grad school version of an ACT but it doesn't guarantee you anything. With the ACT, 19 is your magic number to get in. With the GRE, a score from 550-600 maybe good but not good enough because there isn't a good enough standard, you compete with others, and there are so many other factors. If you have good gpa (3.5 AT LEAST), good recommendation letters, good personal statement letter, good interview, and maybe some field experience you may be able to get in. just depends. it is really tricky
2006-09-15 10:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by Trojan8408 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Before you finish your undergraduate degree, decide where you want to go to graduate school.
2006-09-15 05:01:25 · answer #4 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋