This is my dilemma that I am facing and would like the best possible advice that I could ever receive because I am confused and do not know what to do. I am currently attending Walsh College and trying to receive my MBA. I only have 6 more classes left before I receive my MBA. I have realized that it is not that great of a MBA school and that a lot of people do not know what Walsh is. I am debating if I should stay and finish off or study for my GMAT and see how well I do and then apply to a better MBA program. By the way you do not need a GMAT score to attend Walsh's MBA program. I also do not mind if none of my credits transfer and if I have to start all over from the beginning because I know at the end it will pay off by going to a better school. I am 26 years old so i still have time. Also, how do you think the admissions committee will look at me for trying to transfer out, when I am almost done at Walsh.
Dear sz,
You are right that your credits will not transfer. It is also possible many schools will not accept your application because you have already started another program. Definitively though, you will not be able to enroll in another program once you complete the coursework and graduate from Walsh. I think you have a couple options:
1) complete Walsh and supplement any education with executive education/continuing education courses at other business schools
2) withdraw from Walsh and try to find a school that will accept your application
In my opinion, I think you need to finish Walsh. You only have 6 more classes until you finish and it would be very hard to explain to recruiters why you started over at a new school when you were so close to finishing. Additionally, even if a school does accept your application, you will have to explain the rationale behind leaving Walsh and how you will address this path with recruiters. While Walsh might not be known, what will matter most in the long run is your professional experience and track record. So, it is really what you do as an individual in your career that has the biggest impact on your future potential.
Best of luck,
Lisa
