Mais02021991 wrote:
Hi everyone!!
I am Maria from Peru and right now I am a little disoriented on which MBA I would choose.
First of all, I am trying to analyze if it is better to enroll in a MBA in Mexico (specifically EGADE) or in United States. In Mexico I have family, the cost of the program and living expenses is less, EGADE has a kind of program were you can go to USA for a few weeks, and most of all, is rank 1st in best Latin American MBA Programs. In the other hand, in USA I should look for a program that offers low cost, scholarship (not necessary), living expenses not to high, and of course, be ranked in the best Global MBA Programs.
Second, I am looking for a One Year Program. I can´t afford a two year program, not only because of money, but also because is more time without working, gaining money and experience. I know the MBA will later have its returns, but it´s not immediately and I need to pay the money I am going to use.
Third, if I choose an MBA in USA, I don´t know which one. I have been researching and there a few programs that offer a One Year Program, at a low cost and are ranked. I pay special attention to the ranking because I am not sure yet if I am going to return to my country or not; If I do, then they only appreciate more an MBA from outside of Peru (it doesn´t matter where). But if I stay working in USA, Mexico o in other country (different from Peru), then I am sure they will be looking which college did I choose and why.
So, I like a lot the idea of going to Mexico but I am not sure if it is better than going to USA (in my case, of course). I want to speak more fluently my English and improve it and I know this I will get it in USA, but I also don´t want to go to a low profile college were at the end, it will not give me a good resume (I don´t know if I explain it well).
I hope you can help me with this doubts. Thank you.
Maria
Dear Maria,
I'm happy to respond.
I am GMAT Expert, so I can tell you a great deal about the GMAT, but my knowledge of US schools is limited, and I don't know much at all about schools in Latin America.
First of all, I will say: it's good to get advice and perspectives. You might think about contacting the individual schools in the US and asking if they would put you in touch with students there with whom you can speak. It's great to get advice and perspectives, but ultimately, this is your life and it has to be your decision. I am going to urge you to trust yourself and your own deep intuition. This is not a decision you can or should make with your head. The head is a fabulous tool when you are in the data-collection part of your research, but once you actually have to make the decision, it's best to get out of your head. Trust your heart. Trust your gut. Something deep inside you already knows what the best option for you would be. If you can learn to trust this inner wisdom and align yourself with it, it has the potential to make you tremendously successful in life.
I will also say that, of course, the better you can do on your GMAT, the more options you will have. Here are some free resources:
1)
GMAT Idiom Flashcards2)
A 3-month study plan for the GMAT3) a blog article:
How to Improve Your GMAT Verbal ScoreMy friend, I wish you the very best of good fortune!
Mike