I know you want an MBA, but I wonder if you only think you want an MBA.
Here’s what I mean: B-schools offer lots and lots of degrees, and the number and variety of degrees is only growing.
First, I don’t want you to overlook a degree in finance. Particularly for those of you who live overseas, these degrees often carry a so-called STEM designation, which may be beneficial for your immigration status. Obviously, such issues go far beyond the scope of our analysis (you’d have to consult an immigration attorney), but it’s just something of which you should be aware.
Second, you might want to focus on the technical aspects of something, which might mean you want a degree in finance or a joint-degree. I’m not going to lie: these can be “back doors” to the better schools, or they might be a better fit for you. If, for example, your dream is to run a hospital, then a joint-degree may be more useful. Please don’t misunderstand me: I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m just saying you might not want to leap into anything. Spending a few hours speaking with one of our admissions consultants might be the best decision you ever made because we’ve looked at this issue from every angle, and we’ll use our expertise to help you analyze your decision.
Look, anyone will sell you test prep and admissions consulting, but the real experts will help you decide the larger, strategic issues behind these tactical decisions. It doesn’t help to move faster when you’re traveling in the wrong direction; consequently, it’s worth taking the time (and spending the money) to plan out your strategy.
Third, I have to be honest here: too many people overlook the alternatives to a traditional MBA at a top school. Whether it’s going overseas, an executive MBA, a local program, there’s other things to consider. Now am I going to tell you to skip HBS or Wharton for something else? No, of course not, but I am going to suggest that you need to think about the alternatives. If, for example, you’re on the border line for Magic Seven, what other options should you consider? Should you just go to #8 as your back-up? Or should you expand your search? That’s the kind of issue you should research with our help because too many people don’t bother.
Think about that for a moment. Choosing the right MBA program is like choosing the right house (both cost about the same!). If your first choice is unavailable, do you just buy the home next door?
At TPU, we’ll help you consider all your options just as much as we’ll help you get your first choice because nobody can guarantee you admission to the Magic Seven, but worst case we can help you pull a great alternative out of your hat!
Here’s what I mean: B-schools offer lots and lots of degrees, and the number and variety of degrees is only growing.
First, I don’t want you to overlook a degree in finance. Particularly for those of you who live overseas, these degrees often carry a so-called STEM designation, which may be beneficial for your immigration status. Obviously, such issues go far beyond the scope of our analysis (you’d have to consult an immigration attorney), but it’s just something of which you should be aware.
Second, you might want to focus on the technical aspects of something, which might mean you want a degree in finance or a joint-degree. I’m not going to lie: these can be “back doors” to the better schools, or they might be a better fit for you. If, for example, your dream is to run a hospital, then a joint-degree may be more useful. Please don’t misunderstand me: I’m not saying you’re wrong, I’m just saying you might not want to leap into anything. Spending a few hours speaking with one of our admissions consultants might be the best decision you ever made because we’ve looked at this issue from every angle, and we’ll use our expertise to help you analyze your decision.
Look, anyone will sell you test prep and admissions consulting, but the real experts will help you decide the larger, strategic issues behind these tactical decisions. It doesn’t help to move faster when you’re traveling in the wrong direction; consequently, it’s worth taking the time (and spending the money) to plan out your strategy.
Third, I have to be honest here: too many people overlook the alternatives to a traditional MBA at a top school. Whether it’s going overseas, an executive MBA, a local program, there’s other things to consider. Now am I going to tell you to skip HBS or Wharton for something else? No, of course not, but I am going to suggest that you need to think about the alternatives. If, for example, you’re on the border line for Magic Seven, what other options should you consider? Should you just go to #8 as your back-up? Or should you expand your search? That’s the kind of issue you should research with our help because too many people don’t bother.
Think about that for a moment. Choosing the right MBA program is like choosing the right house (both cost about the same!). If your first choice is unavailable, do you just buy the home next door?
At TPU, we’ll help you consider all your options just as much as we’ll help you get your first choice because nobody can guarantee you admission to the Magic Seven, but worst case we can help you pull a great alternative out of your hat!
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