Determining what you want to achieve, whether it’s personal, social, professional, or academic, can provide you with valuable insights and put you on the path to success. Telling the story of what makes you qualified and talented, as well as your motivation and goals provides employers and schools with a better understanding of you as an employee or a future graduate business student.
Are you finding it difficult to make your decision about graduate school based off of school brochures and websites? Sure, there are great pictures of the campuses and an extensive list of programs available for you to check out. But wouldn't it be nice to hear from students who've actually been there, and how graduate school is helping to shape their future? Read about three real stories from an international student, a part-time student, and a current student who have been there!
Do you think going to business school might be in your future? It’s never too early to start planning ahead. The ideal timeline from when you start researching schools to when you step onto campus on the first day of school spans over a year and a half! It may sound crazy, but you need all that time to do your research, start your applications, take the GMAT, tour the schools, submit your applications, interview, etc. The list goes on and on! But before you feel too overwhelmed, here are a few easy things you can start doing now to secure your spot in the Class of 2022 or beyond:
In 25 days I will finish my first year of graduate school and I am feeling every emotion imaginable. I’m excited to reach the halfway point, nervous about where my summer internship will be, incredulous at how fast the time has flown, and scared of the higher expectations that I’ll face next year.
When it comes to going to graduate school, you probably have two main motivations: to get the best education possible and to pay the least amount of money possible out of your own pocket. While graduate school is worth it for your professional development in the long run, the financial burden of tuition and living expenses can be intimidating for both you and your bank account. Before taking out the maximum amount of loans, try looking in the following places for a little extra grad school money:
College may prepare you for getting your first job, but it certainly doesn’t prepare you for life once you finally get that job. How do you handle the sudden change from being a broke student to the salaried life of a young professional? A salary brings both the prospect of new adventures and the overwhelming pressure of student debt payments, credit card bills, and a tight budget. Where do you even start when it comes to financial planning? These tips should help you and your bank account:
Did you know, 22% of women candidates say it's a career goal to be self-employed? And they are choosing business school as their first step to get there! This research snapshot from the Graduate Management Admission Council™ (GMAC™) Market Intelligence team shows the positive impact between women and business school.
Olivia Pechstein, a strategy analyst at the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), knew she wanted to get her MBA on her terms. She wanted to keep her current job, maintain a balanced life, and take her education to the next level. Learn how she chose a part-time online MBA program at the University of Delaware in her quest for flexibility.
Let’s face the facts, women have not had it easy when it comes to building our careers. We still earn less than men, we’re underrepresented in the C-suite, and we’re viewed as less competent leaders. It can be overwhelming and downright discouraging. What’s a professional woman to do?
Did you know the average American switches jobs 12 times in their lifetime? It’s common to study one thing, do some work in the industry, and then have a revelation about where you actually want to be. I know the feeling. I’m an international development professional turned brand strategy freelancer and graduate student. Wondering how to make your own major industry change? These tips will help build your plan of attack:
