I have been thinking about my career goals and the reason to do an MBA and I am really confused on how to approach it. The real reason is that I am stuck in my job and have not been promoted for 4 years for a multitude of reasons. Although, my work quality has improved but not designations becuase of the economy, my visa status coupled with the company that I work for etc etc. The real reason is to get out of this vicious circle and I believe an MBA will help me in getting out of it because I will be able to build contacts, I am good at what I do and I just know that it will work out. Also, I really want to do an MBA from a top school because I couldn't do a full time college and for once I want to study from the best. This is heartfelt, but very weak.

The made up story is that I want to do an mba becauseIi want to gain knowledge in different business concepts and because my job requires such concepts. Now this is also true, but not eniterly, I don't get goose bumps when I say this and people say that you should get goose bumps when you read your own essays.

I am really confused, any thoughts on this.