Thinking about an MBA? Here’s some advice for how to ensure an MBA is in your future:
Make every job count.
In this difficult job market, you might be tempted to take any job right after graduation, just to get a paycheck–not the best move when it comes to your MBA candidacy. Will the position provide significant learning opportunities and/or the chance to network?
Don’t take the GMAT until you’re ready.
This infamous standardized test has constrained many otherwise strong MBA applicants. It has also helped many who “underachieved” in college to show the b-school admissions committees that they have the potential to excel in the classroom. In other words, the GMAT matters! The worst thing you can do is to take this test before you are fully prepared to earn a score that is at least equal to the median at the desired business school. Why? Because the admissions committees will see your prior scores even if you do better the next time. And the more tests you take, the less convincing your improvement will be. So start by finding the best possible prep resources, which could mean self-study or securing a reputable tutor.
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