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29 Dec 2016, 13:24
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Hi all,
I had to put it out there so that I would keep myself accountable. I want to start my journey here and will need YOUR help along the way....
Little about me...I am 31, I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2010 with a BoS in Organizational Management. My GPA was 2.82. Have not taken a GMAT. I work in Mortgage Banking, my position and whole department was recently created as a way to experiment and implement better ways how mortgages are being processed.
I'm looking to get into European MBA program (obvious big names is what I would like to get into INSEAD, IE, LBS, etc.), preferably an online program. You might ask why...I have a family and I can't go broke for some time. I need to work and study. I might consider a year without work to do a Full time MBA but nothing more.
I am a dual citizen of US and Poland and will be moving back to Poland sometime in 2017.
I tried applying to the University of Illinois iMBA but got rejected (to be honest I did not spend a lot of time on it and considered this school just becaue the tuition is low but they lack access to resources like career services, etc.)
Now I want to ask you for help...In the meantime I am considering couple things... a certificate from Wharton or HBX CORe just to see how would I do in this environment or go back to UofI and enroll in one for credit class, or should I focus on getting my GMAT first and then apply to an MBA program or try applying without the GMAT? ( I have to say that I am really freaked out thinking about studying for a test that might have an outcome on my professional life).
Thank for all your input
Mike
I had to put it out there so that I would keep myself accountable. I want to start my journey here and will need YOUR help along the way....
Little about me...I am 31, I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 2010 with a BoS in Organizational Management. My GPA was 2.82. Have not taken a GMAT. I work in Mortgage Banking, my position and whole department was recently created as a way to experiment and implement better ways how mortgages are being processed.
I'm looking to get into European MBA program (obvious big names is what I would like to get into INSEAD, IE, LBS, etc.), preferably an online program. You might ask why...I have a family and I can't go broke for some time. I need to work and study. I might consider a year without work to do a Full time MBA but nothing more.
I am a dual citizen of US and Poland and will be moving back to Poland sometime in 2017.
I tried applying to the University of Illinois iMBA but got rejected (to be honest I did not spend a lot of time on it and considered this school just becaue the tuition is low but they lack access to resources like career services, etc.)
Now I want to ask you for help...In the meantime I am considering couple things... a certificate from Wharton or HBX CORe just to see how would I do in this environment or go back to UofI and enroll in one for credit class, or should I focus on getting my GMAT first and then apply to an MBA program or try applying without the GMAT? ( I have to say that I am really freaked out thinking about studying for a test that might have an outcome on my professional life).
Thank for all your input
Mike
29 Dec 2016, 16:14
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A few things:
1. Your GPA is low and will be a problem for most schools - will require a high GMAT score to offset it. Any respectful program will require a GMAT.
2. Top MBA's do not offer an online degree. The only schools that have online options are Duke and UNC.
3. What is the point in enrolling any kind of executive education?
4. You did not quite outline the reason why you are doing all of this....
1. Your GPA is low and will be a problem for most schools - will require a high GMAT score to offset it. Any respectful program will require a GMAT.
2. Top MBA's do not offer an online degree. The only schools that have online options are Duke and UNC.
3. What is the point in enrolling any kind of executive education?
4. You did not quite outline the reason why you are doing all of this....
30 Dec 2016, 09:21
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Hi,
Thanks for responding and being critical, it always helps to have someone else’s view from another angle!
I know that my low GPA is an issue and I need to work hard to get a high GMAT but I thought I might slip through without the test (I guess this is not an option)
Those programs at Wharton and Harvard are more pre-MBA courses that anyone can take to see how intense MBA will be. I want to take one for 2 reasons. 1 – something extra on my resume. 2 – to see how well I can do and the intensity of an MBA.
The institutions I was looking at have all online or part online (Global MBA) courses and they are very reputable (INSEAD, HEC, IE) I checked the webinars and looks like the only difference is that you connect through the internet instead of sitting in class.
The reason why I want an MBA is a bit complex but to summarize it…I want to make an impact in the world. I see that some jobs require not only being good at work but also other certificates and credentials help get promotions and move up. Since I will be moving back to Poland where MBA is still not popular because almost everyone has Masters degree I want to have credentials. It is still a young democracy where not everything is structured, I want to be more involved in revolutionizing banking habits (cashless transactions, loan risk evaluation) and I feel there is a big niche for those services in Eastern Europe.
First I want to get some experience in a financial/banking tech startup or boutique bank that is innovative and in 5-10 years I would like to start and create something on my own.
Thanks for responding and being critical, it always helps to have someone else’s view from another angle!
I know that my low GPA is an issue and I need to work hard to get a high GMAT but I thought I might slip through without the test (I guess this is not an option)
Those programs at Wharton and Harvard are more pre-MBA courses that anyone can take to see how intense MBA will be. I want to take one for 2 reasons. 1 – something extra on my resume. 2 – to see how well I can do and the intensity of an MBA.
The institutions I was looking at have all online or part online (Global MBA) courses and they are very reputable (INSEAD, HEC, IE) I checked the webinars and looks like the only difference is that you connect through the internet instead of sitting in class.
The reason why I want an MBA is a bit complex but to summarize it…I want to make an impact in the world. I see that some jobs require not only being good at work but also other certificates and credentials help get promotions and move up. Since I will be moving back to Poland where MBA is still not popular because almost everyone has Masters degree I want to have credentials. It is still a young democracy where not everything is structured, I want to be more involved in revolutionizing banking habits (cashless transactions, loan risk evaluation) and I feel there is a big niche for those services in Eastern Europe.
First I want to get some experience in a financial/banking tech startup or boutique bank that is innovative and in 5-10 years I would like to start and create something on my own.
