I am going to a state university in California for an accounting degree. I always have thoughts that because of this i will not find a good job because no one wants a student from a state college. So far i have a 4.0 GPA and found a job as a bookkeeper/accountant to gain experience in my field. I am considering joining clubs and doing community service in my junior and senior year. I went to a cal state school because of money. I needed to help my family, so for me to go to a university was impossible. My ultimate goal is to get my MBA from a top 10 program, but i fear that they will never accept because i went to this school. The school is accredited for its business program, but i still feel like i will never get a good job or go to a top MBA program. Should i worry about this or is this something in my head? Thanks for any help or advice!
2007-09-20 17:53:30 · 8 answers · asked by datzme240 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
State schools give just as good education as a private school or any university. Don't worry about it. It is more about you GPA, entrance interview (to the MBA program) and your outside activities. Most schools are looking for well rounded enthusiatic students, not the school they attended.
2007-09-20 18:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by crazydoce 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Different MBA programs will consider what college you went to, but going to a state college will not necessarily keep you out of a good program. A 4.0 GPA is a good GPA, no matter what school you attend.
As far as jobs are concerned, generally having a degree is enough. The degree is an indicator that you can stick with something and accomplish it. You don't need to always go to the "best" school to do this.
Actually, some state schools give very good educations.
2007-09-21 07:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by drshorty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you're major is accounting you won't have to worry about finding a job. The field still needs accountants and public accounting is still short-staffed. BTW, public accounting is the best place to start off for experience. It may get rough at times but alot of jobs prefer someone with 2-5 years of public accounting experience.
As far as getting to a top MBA program, I would think about what you want to do with it first.
2007-09-20 18:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Keith 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As long as your school is reputable, you're all right. Some state schools are better than others. Honestly, if your grades are good, and you're getting in the extracurriculars, AND you are already getting experience in your field, you'll be fine. A lot of people forget about the other aspects of their education, go to an expensive school, and get good grades but that's it. you've rounded yourself out, and that matters as much as anything else.
2007-09-20 18:16:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The California state university system is one of the most respected collage systems in the world. Your worries are jut in your head. Stanford will respect a 4.0 from any California state school. U.C. Berkly. or UCLA are state schools. How much higher were you aiming? All three are internationally known and respected.
2007-09-20 18:43:57 · answer #5 · answered by zeldazeebra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer is it doesn't matter. It also doesn't matter where you get your MBA. It does matter if you can grasp what your employeer expects out of you. You will not crunch numbers any better if you went to a top rated school or a lower rated school.
2007-09-20 18:09:38 · answer #6 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-05 02:45:55 · answer #7 · answered by piekarski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a lot in a name. When you apply for a job or graduate school they will want someone who has gone to a reputable school.
2007-09-20 18:00:27 · answer #8 · answered by Lov'n IT! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋