My plan is to attend business school after I graduate with a BA in my engineering degree in june 2008. I'm really afraid though that I won't get into a top program because of my lack of work experience. Does anyone have any words of advice like how I can make my admissions packet look stellar?
Does it really matter if an MBA degree is from Wharton or a less prestigious school?
2007-12-31 08:47:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Some schools require or even look for 3 years of experience prior to admission. The best thing you can do is show your experience with internships or experiences you had during school. Try to get an internship that will help you in the direction you want to go. Speak with an admissions counselor at Wharton and see if they are able to help you.
experience is the key
2007-12-31 08:55:36 · answer #1 · answered by leeyo32 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 01:19:21 · answer #2 · answered by crabtree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't speak to whether or not you would get accepted, but as someone who started a phd program at the age of 21, I suggest that you get out there and see the world a bit before you jump in to another academic program. Your application will be stronger if you have experience, but more importantly you will have more in common with your classmates (who will mainly be older than 21 or 22) and feel more confident in seminar and when interacting with faculty and others. Both of those things will help you perform better and have a better experience.
2007-12-31 11:14:40 · answer #3 · answered by kg 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I can guarantee that you won't get into a place like Wharton without a minimum of 3 years of post-undergraduate work experience. It doesn't matter WHAT you put into your packet. They have a reason for not accepting people right out of college, and they aren't going to break it for you. I can tell you that several years ago I had a student who applied who had been working at the stock exchange throughout college, had a near-perfect GMAT and a 4.0 in the Honors program, and they told him to come back three years later.
Yes, it very much makes a difference where your degree comes from. Go to work for a few years, and your chances of getting into a decent program will increase dramatically.
2007-12-31 10:01:47 · answer #4 · answered by neniaf 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you work for at least three years before attempting an MBA. In addition, the company may help with tuition assistance. The MBA will help you move up into management, but you need to have a solid foundation of work experience as an engineer first.
An MBA from any accredited college will do once you are hired and have experience. Make sure it is a school that is regionally accredited.
Take time deciding on the graduate school. You can only transfer six (maybe nine credits) if it is not a good fit to another graduate degree program.
Good Luck!
2007-12-31 09:51:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kathy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of engineers have always fancied the MBA degree. This will be key if you want to break into upper level management in many engineering firms. However, I advice you to get significant work experience in the field of engineering you are interested in. First, if you look at class profiles of MBA programs average age is 26-28 and average work experience is 5-8 years. This will make you more competitive during your application. Also GPA is key and GMAT scores. letters of recommendation one from past professors and one from work place and an excellent essay. Most MBA programs have better departments than others. Harvard is good for management while Wharton is known for finance and cal for tech so it depends on what you want. Go get some work experience and test the waters of engineering so that when you go for the MBA you will want to use it to add value to your engineering experience and open more doors of opportunities for you. I will be finishing in May as well and will work in public accounting for 2-3 years before seeing how an MBA will make me a better professional.
Good luck mate!
2007-12-31 09:07:11 · answer #6 · answered by acheeeks 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, when it comes to prestige MBA programs, it is absolutly essential. In fact people like Ranto will tell you that attending a business school that isn't ranked, isn't even worth the cost of admission.
furthermore, the best think to make your packet look more steller is to add work experience. You will not get in anywhere without it. Put it off a few years and then go. A MBA students expects to make 60-70-80 grand (non ranked) but if there just a 24 year old kid with no experience, an employer will not pay them. Wait.
DO noy go until you have the work exp
2007-12-31 08:56:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
MBA's are always nice but it doesn't mean that you actually need one from a place like Wharton. Wharton is incredibly selective but you can still do well without having one from such a place. I dont exactly know where you are located but I am sure you can find a reasonably priced school that will still help you achieve your goals.
2007-12-31 08:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋