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13 Sep 2021, 06:48
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I'm currently in my fourth year of Engineering and was hoping to apply for MBA Fall intakes of 2022. Which meant I'll be applying this year itself. However, I've been informed that I cannot apply to colleges till I get my transcripts for all 8 semesters. I would be getting those probably in June/July 2022. I know MS students apply with just their 6th-semester transcripts, so I'm wondering if it's the same for MBA? I wasn't able to find any information regarding this on any college's website.
Also, I don't want to go for work experience because I never wanted to do Engineering in the first place, hated coding, and can't possibly see myself surviving in an IT job. I would very much like to change my field asap. I know that narrows down the colleges I can apply to since most colleges want some work experience, but at this point I'm fine with that. Ive seen some colleges have early career MBAs for students with 0-3 years of work experience and those are the ones I would be targeting.
Also, I don't want to go for work experience because I never wanted to do Engineering in the first place, hated coding, and can't possibly see myself surviving in an IT job. I would very much like to change my field asap. I know that narrows down the colleges I can apply to since most colleges want some work experience, but at this point I'm fine with that. Ive seen some colleges have early career MBAs for students with 0-3 years of work experience and those are the ones I would be targeting.
13 Sep 2021, 10:02
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Hi. I think you may not have a good idea of what an MBA is or why you are looking to get one.
I suggest getting some work experience. No matter what it is, frankly. Ideally, good brand name that can be recognized and elevate your resume for MBA and Recruiting afterwards.
Otherwise, I would suggest getting a masters instead. MBA is not really designed for people without work experience.
1. There is nothing that prevents you from graduating from your undergrad and getting a job in a variety of fields.
2. If you feel you have made a mistake with your undergrad being in engineering, you are repeating that mistake by trying to get an MBA without work experience
3. MBA will not give you any specialized skills - you will still be an engineer. You can try getting an internship and a job after graduation but you will be the lowest-ranked person and will get the worst options for a job unless you have a connection that can plug you into a job through a referral which in that case, if you have that, why not go there without spending 2 years?
My suggestion for you will be to start looking for a job in the field that you love and want to be in OR apply for a Specialized Masters degree which is designed for people who have no work experience. It is cheaper, less frustrating, and faster.
I suggest getting some work experience. No matter what it is, frankly. Ideally, good brand name that can be recognized and elevate your resume for MBA and Recruiting afterwards.
Otherwise, I would suggest getting a masters instead. MBA is not really designed for people without work experience.
1. There is nothing that prevents you from graduating from your undergrad and getting a job in a variety of fields.
2. If you feel you have made a mistake with your undergrad being in engineering, you are repeating that mistake by trying to get an MBA without work experience
3. MBA will not give you any specialized skills - you will still be an engineer. You can try getting an internship and a job after graduation but you will be the lowest-ranked person and will get the worst options for a job unless you have a connection that can plug you into a job through a referral which in that case, if you have that, why not go there without spending 2 years?
My suggestion for you will be to start looking for a job in the field that you love and want to be in OR apply for a Specialized Masters degree which is designed for people who have no work experience. It is cheaper, less frustrating, and faster.
13 Sep 2021, 12:49
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Fakesherlock:
bb, as always, is spot on! He's right as far as thinking about the merits of an MBA and the value of work experience from an admissions perspective.
While you may not be able to pull off a 2022 intake, you might want to consider what are called "deferred MBA programs." These are programs specifically geared for undergraduates who want to get into a program while they are in still in school and, upon acceptance, are required to work for 2-3 years before matriculating. These are usually extremely competitive as there are few spots as part of this programs, they are heavily focused on grades and test scores, the people that get accepted are usually those with non-traditional backgrounds. Plus, they are usually offered at the top programs in the country so it's just THAT much harder.
If you think you qualify you should take a look at them and consider applying. Let us know if we can be of additional help.
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bb, as always, is spot on! He's right as far as thinking about the merits of an MBA and the value of work experience from an admissions perspective.
While you may not be able to pull off a 2022 intake, you might want to consider what are called "deferred MBA programs." These are programs specifically geared for undergraduates who want to get into a program while they are in still in school and, upon acceptance, are required to work for 2-3 years before matriculating. These are usually extremely competitive as there are few spots as part of this programs, they are heavily focused on grades and test scores, the people that get accepted are usually those with non-traditional backgrounds. Plus, they are usually offered at the top programs in the country so it's just THAT much harder.
If you think you qualify you should take a look at them and consider applying. Let us know if we can be of additional help.
-Admissionado
As other comments mentioned, for MBA, most of schools require you a certain number of experience years in your major field. Some schools may have "bridge MBA" programs that don't require you experience but this is not a good idea for you job application afterward. 
