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dirtyrascal7 · 10-16-2007, 04:10 AM

The first question to ask yourself is why you want to get an MBA. What career goals do you have that will make getting an MBA worthwhile? I'm not saying you must have a detailed plan worked out, but you should at least have a well thought-out response before thinking about it any further. After all, it is quite a significant investment of time, money, and effort.

If you have a hard time answering this question, perhaps you should do some self-analysis and goal-setting first. I'd suggest reading "What Color Is Your Parachute?" to start off.

Assuming you do know where you're headed after you get your MBA, the rest of the process should be relatively easy because it's just a matter of personal preference and finding a program that matches your goals. I see that you're from Seattle, which means you're probably looking at UW and Seattle University, both of which have MBA programs accredited by the AACSB (definitely a good thing).

You'll probably want to consider whether or not you're planning on moving out of state at some point because the SU's degree may not carry much weight away from Seattle. Also, culture, cost, curriculum, and post-graduation salary/placement rates are important things to consider.

If I were you, I'd read each school's websites and learn as much as you can about the programs and application process. And it wouldn't hurt to attend an info session at each school and learn more about the specific programs. There's one at UW this Thursday at 4pm... which, coincidentally, I will be attending. Haha... so maybe I'll see you there.

10-16-2007, 04:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
dirtyrascal7 That's what she said	The first question to ask yourself is why you want to get an MBA. What career goals do you have that will make getting an MBA worthwhile? I'm not saying you must have a detailed plan worked out, but you should at least have a well thought-out response before thinking about it any further. After all, it is quite a significant investment of time, money, and effort. If you have a hard time answering this question, perhaps you should do some self-analysis and goal-setting first. I'd suggest reading "What Color Is Your Parachute?" to start off. Assuming you do know where you're headed after you get your MBA, the rest of the process should be relatively easy because it's just a matter of personal preference and finding a program that matches your goals. I see that you're from Seattle, which means you're probably looking at UW and Seattle University, both of which have MBA programs accredited by the AACSB (definitely a good thing). You'll probably want to consider whether or not you're planning on moving out of state at some point because the SU's degree may not carry much weight away from Seattle. Also, culture, cost, curriculum, and post-graduation salary/placement rates are important things to consider. If I were you, I'd read each school's websites and learn as much as you can about the programs and application process. And it wouldn't hurt to attend an info session at each school and learn more about the specific programs. There's one at UW this Thursday at 4pm... which, coincidentally, I will be attending. Haha... so maybe I'll see you there. __________________ "Tie yourself to your limitless potential, rather than your limiting past." "Every man I meet is my superior in some way. In that, I learn of him." Last edited by dirtyrascal7; 10-16-2007 at 04:12 AM..