I need some advice on whether to apply for MBA or a bachelor degree.This is my situation:
I'm 26.I have a 'Bachelor Degree'(BA) in finance.My GPA is 3.03.I know it's low but i had to work from my first year in college to support my family,so i couldn't get that much time for my studies.If it makes any difference my high school GPA was around 3.75.
I've worked in different fields such as accounting(i have worked in this field after graduation and have more than 3 year of experience),auditing(internship for 1 year),marketing(second/part time job),had different positions from junior/senior accountant,finance manager,etc (mostly i get the accounts of small businesses with 20 employees and do their entire work including insurance,salary,tax,annual reports,... by myself) and the places I've worked include private companies, NGOs,...
[spoiler]About my finance degree,and the fact that i don't work in my own field.We were the first undergraduate finance majors in my country,so it did not have a good quality.Everything was experimental,we didn't have good teachers and those that we had,used to work in such high ranking positions that most of the time they were in some sort of meeting instead of classroom.We had no book references or anything.Anyway it was a mess,and after graduating nobody could get a job in finance/investment related fields except one or two exceptions and those who continued their studies and got a MA degree.The fact that I'm considering BBA is a result of poor education.I think if I apply for MBA I might not be able to meet the academic expectations or compete with others in the same level.
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I have a good understanding of english language and math and i know that i can get good scores on GMAT and TOEFL.
About extracurricular activities:
- I've worked with organizations that work in educating families and specially women (mostly the latter).I do what i can to make any difference in women and child rights in my country(though I can't do much)
- I was a member of girls volleyball team in high school and college and we got to second place between faculties(we don't have a professional athletic path like The Olympics for girls)
[spoiler]- For last three years,I've put most of my free time on translating english subtitles of movies/documentaries/tv-shows to my language.I know that it sounds like a waste of time,but I have my reasons.Only 15% of people here might know english,and only 5% of them understand it well.I think watching movies will help my people to see what's out there,what happens in the world,what they can have.It may help them aim higher,have better goals,have dreams,understand their rights as humans.It's a way of education.So by translating I might help someone get a better life.[/spoiler]
Considering all that,I don't know which would be better for me,applying for MBA or BBA (bachelor degree in one of management fields) and the thing is cause i have financial problems and can't pay fully for school on my own i need to get a scholarship.
Now can i get your professional opinion on these matters:
Do you think my age would cause me some problems in admissions?(specially that if i apply next year,by the time i get to any school I'd be 28)
Does the fact that i have a BA,consider as a negative point for BBA,scholarships,or any part in admission process?
BBA would be better or MBA?
Do you think that i could get a scholarship or some kind of financial aid?
What score do i need If i want to get a scholarship from a good school?or even if I'd be eligible with my low GPA?
Does anyone know anything about Texas McCombs and it's program? I really like Mccombs,Marshal,Dartmouth (I like big schools with old buildings and big campaign)
Do you have any better suggestion as my educational path?like which school would be better
All comments and opinions would be appreciated.
(Sorry if it was a little long)
I'm 26.I have a 'Bachelor Degree'(BA) in finance.My GPA is 3.03.I know it's low but i had to work from my first year in college to support my family,so i couldn't get that much time for my studies.If it makes any difference my high school GPA was around 3.75.
I've worked in different fields such as accounting(i have worked in this field after graduation and have more than 3 year of experience),auditing(internship for 1 year),marketing(second/part time job),had different positions from junior/senior accountant,finance manager,etc (mostly i get the accounts of small businesses with 20 employees and do their entire work including insurance,salary,tax,annual reports,... by myself) and the places I've worked include private companies, NGOs,...
[spoiler]About my finance degree,and the fact that i don't work in my own field.We were the first undergraduate finance majors in my country,so it did not have a good quality.Everything was experimental,we didn't have good teachers and those that we had,used to work in such high ranking positions that most of the time they were in some sort of meeting instead of classroom.We had no book references or anything.Anyway it was a mess,and after graduating nobody could get a job in finance/investment related fields except one or two exceptions and those who continued their studies and got a MA degree.The fact that I'm considering BBA is a result of poor education.I think if I apply for MBA I might not be able to meet the academic expectations or compete with others in the same level.
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I have a good understanding of english language and math and i know that i can get good scores on GMAT and TOEFL.
About extracurricular activities:
- I've worked with organizations that work in educating families and specially women (mostly the latter).I do what i can to make any difference in women and child rights in my country(though I can't do much)
- I was a member of girls volleyball team in high school and college and we got to second place between faculties(we don't have a professional athletic path like The Olympics for girls)
[spoiler]- For last three years,I've put most of my free time on translating english subtitles of movies/documentaries/tv-shows to my language.I know that it sounds like a waste of time,but I have my reasons.Only 15% of people here might know english,and only 5% of them understand it well.I think watching movies will help my people to see what's out there,what happens in the world,what they can have.It may help them aim higher,have better goals,have dreams,understand their rights as humans.It's a way of education.So by translating I might help someone get a better life.[/spoiler]
Considering all that,I don't know which would be better for me,applying for MBA or BBA (bachelor degree in one of management fields) and the thing is cause i have financial problems and can't pay fully for school on my own i need to get a scholarship.
Now can i get your professional opinion on these matters:
Do you think my age would cause me some problems in admissions?(specially that if i apply next year,by the time i get to any school I'd be 28)
Does the fact that i have a BA,consider as a negative point for BBA,scholarships,or any part in admission process?
BBA would be better or MBA?
Do you think that i could get a scholarship or some kind of financial aid?
What score do i need If i want to get a scholarship from a good school?or even if I'd be eligible with my low GPA?
Does anyone know anything about Texas McCombs and it's program? I really like Mccombs,Marshal,Dartmouth (I like big schools with old buildings and big campaign)
Do you have any better suggestion as my educational path?like which school would be better
All comments and opinions would be appreciated.
(Sorry if it was a little long)
