Hi, I'm a first time poster seeking some advice.
I just graduated from college with a 3.54 GPA. Originally, I wasn't planning on going to business school until much later in life (3-5 years work experience), but I'm thinking my plans might have to change. In the current economy, I can't seem to find a job and the outlook looks bleak. And even when it does go down, companies will most likely be looking to hire the next wave of college grads and not me.
One possible alternative I am considering is applying for an MBA right now and hopefully get in by next year. Now, I know most business schools don't take a large number of students without work experience, but I'm afraid I might not have any other alternative. I've done internships in the past, so I can get letters of recommendation.
I'm planning on taking the GMAT in three weeks (average CAT score is around 700.)
So far i have come up with these Pro's and Con's as far as going to business school right away.
Pro's:
-Escape from unemployment during the recession
-Get all my schooling done early on.
Con's:
-Probably won't get into as good of a school
-Peers will likely be a lot older and more experienced than me.
-Employers may be hesitant to hire an MBA with little work experience.
I'd really appreciate any input or advice, as this is a very tough decision for me.
I just graduated from college with a 3.54 GPA. Originally, I wasn't planning on going to business school until much later in life (3-5 years work experience), but I'm thinking my plans might have to change. In the current economy, I can't seem to find a job and the outlook looks bleak. And even when it does go down, companies will most likely be looking to hire the next wave of college grads and not me.
One possible alternative I am considering is applying for an MBA right now and hopefully get in by next year. Now, I know most business schools don't take a large number of students without work experience, but I'm afraid I might not have any other alternative. I've done internships in the past, so I can get letters of recommendation.
I'm planning on taking the GMAT in three weeks (average CAT score is around 700.)
So far i have come up with these Pro's and Con's as far as going to business school right away.
Pro's:
-Escape from unemployment during the recession
-Get all my schooling done early on.
Con's:
-Probably won't get into as good of a school
-Peers will likely be a lot older and more experienced than me.
-Employers may be hesitant to hire an MBA with little work experience.
I'd really appreciate any input or advice, as this is a very tough decision for me.
