New Year, New GMAT Goals! Turn Your Effort into Lifetime Rewards!
As we welcome 2025, it’s time to think big about your goals—and preparing for the GMAT could be the most rewarding step you take this year. Why? Because the payoff for your hard work isn’t just a great test score; it’s a brighter, wealthier future.
Here’s why your GMAT prep is an investment worth making:
Higher starting salaries: According to a 2023 US News survey, graduates from the top 132 MBA programs earn an average starting salary of $101,034, including bonuses. That’s about $40,000 more per year than someone with just a bachelor’s degree in business. Over 30 years, that adds up to an extra $1.2 million.
Top 10 MBA programs mean even bigger rewards: Graduates of the top 10 full-time MBA programs earn an average starting salary of $172,265. Over 30 years, that’s an additional $3.2 million in lifetime earnings.
Now, think about the effort you put into preparing for the GMAT. If you spend 400 hours studying, those hours are “worth” $8,000 each when you consider the potential earnings boost from a top MBA program. That’s a lot of value for your time!
Plus, a high GMAT score doesn’t just open doors to prestigious MBA programs—it can also help you earn scholarships that reduce or even eliminate the cost of your MBA. Business schools are eager to reward strong candidates, and a stellar GMAT score is often the key to those opportunities.
So, the next time you sit down to study and feel the urge to groan, remember this: every hour you spend is a step closer to acceptance at a great school, a fantastic job, and a significantly higher salary. Make 2025 the year you turn your GMAT dreams into reality.
Happy New Year 2025!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
New Year, New GMAT Goals! Turn Your Effort into Lifetime Rewards!
As we welcome 2025, it’s time to think big about your goals—and preparing for the GMAT could be the most rewarding step you take this year. Why? Because the payoff for your hard work isn’t just a great test score; it’s a brighter, wealthier future.
Here’s why your GMAT prep is an investment worth making:
Higher starting salaries: According to a 2023 US News survey, graduates from the top 132 MBA programs earn an average starting salary of $101,034, including bonuses. That’s about $40,000 more per year than someone with just a bachelor’s degree in business. Over 30 years, that adds up to an extra $1.2 million.
Top 10 MBA programs mean even bigger rewards: Graduates of the top 10 full-time MBA programs earn an average starting salary of $172,265. Over 30 years, that’s an additional $3.2 million in lifetime earnings.
Now, think about the effort you put into preparing for the GMAT. If you spend 400 hours studying, those hours are “worth” $8,000 each when you consider the potential earnings boost from a top MBA program. That’s a lot of value for your time!
Plus, a high GMAT score doesn’t just open doors to prestigious MBA programs—it can also help you earn scholarships that reduce or even eliminate the cost of your MBA. Business schools are eager to reward strong candidates, and a stellar GMAT score is often the key to those opportunities.
So, the next time you sit down to study and feel the urge to groan, remember this: every hour you spend is a step closer to acceptance at a great school, a fantastic job, and a significantly higher salary. Make 2025 the year you turn your GMAT dreams into reality.
Happy New Year 2025!
Warmest regards,
Scott Woodbury-Stewart
Founder & CEO, Target Test Prep
