Advice on entering business with a BSc :(
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24 Aug 2010, 22:03
Hi,
I am in an interesting situation right now and was wondering if anyone could give me some advice. I am 21 years old, and recently graduated from my four year Undergraduate in a science (Biochemistry & Genetics). Despite having no interest in research, I achieved the highest grade in my program, with a final average of 92%. For those four years my passion was always in medicine, but after being wait listed, and talking to many physicians, I realized this profession isn't for me. I recently wrote the GMAT, and scored a 710. Both my parents were in business, but have lost many of their connections. I had a potential internship in private equity, but I could not get a visa for the States (I am a Canadian Citizen), and now have no promising employment opportunities. I really want to go into business, but I am not sure what the best route is, or who to talk to for career advice... hence this post haha. Right now, I feel like the best route is to apply for an MBA program, but I have no valuable work experience asides from summer employment between school semesters. Is the best option for me to apply to a coop MBA? I heard that these are not the most respected MBAs though... Would I have a chance at any of the top b-schools (e.g. Harvard or Stanford)? Also, is an MBA the best route for me to take in order to enter business? Thanks!