I Want an MBA. Where Do I Start?

Last week we discussed 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t (and 6 reasons why you should) Get an MBA. This week, we continue the journey. The following is an excerpt from After School.

So what should you do? I have some quick recommendations. Just my thoughts though—everyone’s journey is different:

Write down what you’re good at functionally.
Write down what interests you.
Map out how your experiences and what you’re good at relate to what interests you.
If you have gaps in this map, take note of these.
Investigate whether an MBA can help you fill these gaps.
Ask yourself whether the MBA is the only way to fill them. Ask yourself why you need to get it. Then ask yourself why you need the answer to that previous question. Keep going until you can’t answer anymore, and think about other ways to obtain what you’re seeking.
Read this book.
Prepare for the GMAT/GRE.
Research and select target schools. Ideally they should be good at what you’re interested in.
Crush the GMAT/GRE.
Apply to your target schools.

For a head start and some structure, check out my Four-Day Career Planner at http://www.lifeafterschool.co/#free-workbook.

If you would like to participate/be interviewed for the blog, contact me at nkem.nwankwo@lifeafterschool.co.

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