....Right after graduating with your Bachelor's?
How important is work experience (especially if you're going into business school)?
Are your chances still competitive enough to get into a top program?
2006-12-15 13:49:41 · 8 answers · asked by WiseWisher 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Most people who go to graduate school do so right out of their undergraduate programs.
The one exception is people going into MBA programs, where the top universities want people with a three or four years of work experience. It is very difficult to get into a top MBA program with no work experience. I believe that there were only three in my MBA class of 360 at Duke. Two were taking part in a special five year BS/MBA program and the other was a foreign student with an otherwise perfect background. There were a few people with one or two years of work experience -- but all had high GPAs from top schools, high GMAT scores and though they didn't have much work experience -- did have unusual work experience (like working overseas),
2006-12-15 14:05:41 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your chances of getting into a top business program are pretty low if you don't have at least two years business experience.
Most B-school programs want to see that you are committed to the business world and they rely a good bit on the recommendations you receive from your supervisors.
It is not uncommon to go straight into B-school. For most programs however, your chances are increased if you already have work experience or you have a degree in a business/management - related field. Also, if you've participated in business internships or activities during undergrad, this helps.
It's not impossible to get into a top school... you just have to play all your cards perfectly. Superb GMAT scores are a must however...
2006-12-15 13:55:02 · answer #2 · answered by ♪ ♥ ♪ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should at least do some related and highly-regarded summer internships if you want to get into a good MBA program -- other fields have similar desires for experience.
It's not *uncommon* to do it right after your 4-year degree (I did, but was working full time through college in my field), but you'll probably do better and get into a better program with some experience.
2006-12-15 14:00:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope - it's about 50/50 right now. You will have to get experience, just a question of when. Either you will have life experience to apply to your studies, or you will have studies to apply to life experience.
However, the most prestigious programs are "applied"; that means they prefer students around age 25 who have some experience and know what they want to focus on.
Good luck.
2006-12-15 13:52:40 · answer #4 · answered by Clear thinker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, that's what most people do. I don't know about work experience with b-school, but most science programs want you to have some research experience - you can do that during the summers of undergrad.
2006-12-15 13:58:28 · answer #5 · answered by eri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I has it to do over again, I would've gone to grad school right after I finished my under grad degree. It's possible to get a fellowship and easier to get student loans. You can still work while in grad school, but it is a challenge.
2006-12-15 13:53:53 · answer #6 · answered by Moxie Crimefighter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to school, absolulutely! Work part time! Good luck to you! My prayers are with you,,,
2006-12-15 14:10:16 · answer #7 · answered by DORY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. I did and there was no problem.
2006-12-15 13:58:00 · answer #8 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋