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Why do you need to visit MBA program’s websites! Honestly, I do not know which graduate business school will provide you with everything you are looking for. I can tell you that checking a school’s rank in one of the recognized publications such as Businessweek is not enough for you to make an informed decision concerning which graduate business school to attend. I encourage you to visit the websites of MBA programs that have already sparked your interests. These websites are much more than marketing tools. You can learn about the current admitted class’s profile, including average GMAT scores, age, years of work experience, etc., the type of classes that you will probably be required to take during your MBA journey, and organizations that you can join to develop or hone your business skills in a particular area such as trading derivatives. Be proactive in your graduate business school search! Do not wait for graduate business schools to find you. Add your information to be included on a MBA program’s mailing list and ask to be contacted by career services or other current students. Take the approach that more information is better throughout this process. Ask tough questions that may not appear at an MBA program’s website. For example, how do most students find their internships? How do your current students network with alums? What does your MBA program offer for me to take what I learn in the classroom to apply it in a business setting prior to my summer internship? In addition, do you know people who graduated from the graduate business schools that spark your interest? First-hand knowledge of MBA programs within the last two to five years can be beneficial to you. Inside knowledge of the MBA programs can reveal information that neither school officials nor current students may reveal to you. I am not trying to imply that current students and school officials will not be totally candid with you, but there are questions about the MBA program that you may feel more comfortable asking a friend than a stranger, for example, a current student or school official. Visit the MBA Program to get a good feel! Some MBA programs may give you the option of interviewing via Skype or by phone. I strongly encourage you to interview during your initial school visit, unless you have already visited. Go to a class; talk to current students; and ask the admissions people additional questions in a formal setting. Talk about your current career goals and what you plan to accomplish by attending graduate business and beyond. MBA programs seek prospective students with vision, a strong work ethic, and a past performance of proven results, both in the classroom and in their work careers. Be mindful that current students are good resources to learn what your day will be like at XYZ MBA program. Have conversations with current students that major (concentration, for example, Finance) in a similar career path that you are looking to pursue. Visiting MBA programs can be an expensive adventure; hence, do your research before visiting MBA programs. I am in my first semester of graduate business school, so I understand the costs of visiting five different MBA programs. I have to hit the books, but contact me at sjbc4119@yahoo.com and place MBA questions in the subject heading. I apologize for any typos. © Copyright 2011 by Financial-Shopper-Network.Com Related Articles: Things to consider when applying to Full-Time MBA Programs! - Oct 22, 2011 - 7:13:46 AM Top of Page  Subscribe in a reader
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