lianakerry
Hi all!
I've recently made the decision to go back to school and I need a little guidance as to how to proceed.
Some background - I currently work at a local children's hospital as a registered nurse in Austin. I've been debating between going back to school for a long time and after years of considering my options, I've decided that I wanted to pursue an MBA. What really interested me in going for an MBA is the diversity it holds for me in career opportunities. I enjoy being a nurse, but have found that it's a bit limiting career wise. I have a general idea of where I want to go with my MBA, but I am encouraged by the opportunity of being able to work in healthcare with it or expand to other careers if I find something that fits me more.
I have a relative that went through a top 10 MBA program and he highly encourages me to shoot for those programs as they will give me better opportunities upon completion of my MBA, but my question is - what if I don't do a top 10 program? In general, looking at my current situation, I don't think I'd be able to pay for 2 years full time at a top 10 program. It would involve me moving, unable to work, and having to find room and board on top of college tuition. I'm concerned that I won't be able to get the same opportunities I would if I did do a top 10 program though. What similarities as far as opportunities and ROI does McCombs have in comparison to a top 10 program?
(Of course, this is all assuming I get accepted to a top 10 program/McCombs).
Thanks in advance for any feedback!
Hey!
Without writing a 10 page document, check employment reports on the schools for a basic idea and talk to alumni at each. Just know if you go outside the top 10 (Seen the phrase M7 thrown out more than anything else as they are the “highest tier”
And so on and so forth) they tend to be more regional in nature. For example UT might place most people in Texas whereas Harvard could be scattered throughout the country. Certain schools have better ties to industries than others. Ie Tuck might be better than NYU I’m consulting but by how much? There are a lot of variables to consider but in short
1) what do you want to do in HC?
2) are you positive HC?
3) check schools that could align with your goals
4) talk to alumni & employment reports
Good luck!
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30 Jul 2020, 15:27 
