GRADUATE STUDENTS OF NT

[bravelude]

Wut

If it's not about attending graduate school or anything related to getting accepted into graduate school or future job prospects/salaries in your respective field, why even comment on it?

Not sure what you're asking me. Please elaborate.

Your generalizations are so off, it's making you look like a fool.

You must be too far-fetched. Generalizations are there because it calls for it. Then tell me why people wanna go grad shool then?

It‘s obvious what people are doing with the academic route, and the biggest decision is commitment and tuition. Do you get it? No ones gonna come here and cry about how to study for the GMAT
or which school or program they should enroll in. If you do, then NT is not the place to ask such specific questions.

 

[bravelude]

And dont listen to clowns boasting about 130K a year out of school here on NT. If ou do, or did, and I know some did, you need serious help. lol

Not even Belle Knox makes that much, lolz

 

[fontaine]

You must be too far-fetched. Generalizations are there because it calls for it. Then tell me why people wanna go grad shool then?

It‘s obvious what people are doing with the academic route, and the biggest decision is commitment and tuition. Do you get it? No ones gonna come here and cry about how to study for the GMAT
or which school or program they should enroll in. If you do, then NT is not the place to ask such specific questions.

wow.

You're making a huge fool of yourself right.

Quoted so you can't take it back...

Because those questions are asked at least once every 5 pages.

 

[fontaine]

And dont listen to clowns boasting about 130K a year out of school here on NT. If ou do, or did, and I know some did, you need serious help. lol

Not even Belle Knox makes that much, lolz

it's official...

You trolling...

Let's move along folks...

 

[bravelude]

Dude, I bumped a two year thread. Wana know what people did. Guess what? Crickets, and on the fence responses. Nothing from the guys 2 years ago.

 

[fontaine]

Dude, I bumped a two year thread. Wana know what people did. Guess what? Crickets, and on the fence responses. Nothing from the guys 2 years ago.

My original screen name was handullz.

Og post

sup yall ... here's an official thread for for education after your Bachelor's degree.

its for anyone who has questions or answers, or can provide some stories on how it helped your career...

ask stuff about school, clothes to wear, commute, yambs jobs during school, entrance exams,...

me personally? got a BBA-Marketing, and start on my Masters iin Science Finance in September.

took my GMAT (it was :x )

i'm getting the MS so i can attain my MBA in the future... many schools wont let you get two MBAs, so i figured why not get the MS first... work a few years, stack bread, and shoot for a big name school...

working at AT&T part time, but its about 32 hours a week, at about 40K a year... i'm hoping i can find a BAWSE intern in the D since AT&T has its world headquarters here.

no schollys, no tuition reimbursement... i'm straight LOANED up the first two semesters... but i'm starting to fill out schollys NOW for next fall...

 

[bravelude]

My POV is this, because comprehension is terrible for some. Education is always good, but you have to decide whether you are in good financial health. What I mean is, are you going to be okay in committing time and money into earning that degree. A LOT of people take on loans for a Bachelors, so whats the likely hood of guys doing it for a Master‘s? Pretty high. Therefore, make sure you aren‘t stressed financially if you do decide to go to school.


My advice was to keep your head above water. Make sure you have real world experience before committing, that is, if you do. A lot of employers reimburse education, so look at every possible scenario.

Thays the best I can say. I wont hinder people from studying, but I am not supportive of people racking up outrageous student debt to get Masters. I am also no supportive of going into any program unless you have had a few years of working experience and can actually survive.

Of course everyones situation is different, but I would advocate real world experience and cash flow over being a book worm.

... You are just one person, but I am not here to pop peoplea bubble, just stating my opinions. Hope things working out for you OP.

 

[cmbwhodi]

I was speaking purely about an MBA, the only thing I have been talking about during my posts in this thread, that was what was being referenced in the posts above me.

People were talking about the general lack of value in an MBA, how to finance it etc.

I do not know anyone who has accepted a job with a salary below 95k, count in a modest signing bonus, 401k match and end of the year bonus gets you to 130k really fast. Yes, I am talking about going to a well regarded school.

Go to school to do what you want sure, but who would put themselves in financial ruin?

Hustling to get scholarships should be a full-time job the month before going to school. After graduating, live frugally and THROW money at your loans. This is advice for any level.

Either way, I will refrain from posting in here again. Preach Acidicality.

 

[elcatfisho]

engineering grad students: how real is getting your grad degree paid for? I know EWD was talking about Exxon paying for petroleum engineering school, but I'm just talking about most companies. I.e. 3M, P&G, GE, etc. I want to get a grad degree but I rather work in industry for 2-3 years.

So much money in oil, but I couldn't do it because I feel like I'd be getting paid to kill the environment with technology lol. One person I know had a $97k offer from Halliburton straight out of undergrad with a ChemE degree... ridiculous

 

[frank 7he t4nk]

For those hoping to one day go to business school but are fixated on their GPA, honestly, GPA isn't everything. I think there are plenty of people with low GPA's that get into great programs all the time. If that weren't the case, we'd see 3.7 median GPA's for accepted students at all the programs ( Yes I'm aware there are Med/Law schools that have those marks as the median and probably the top 3 b-schools as well).

I think I posted last year in this thread that I was aiming for a top 20 MBA program and, to be quite honest, I don't think my profile was all that great. I graduated with a sub-par GPA and my first job was as a sales associate. The struggle was real for undergraduates from ~ 2008-2010. Anyways, I worked hard and kept searching for a better job. I landed a decent job as an analyst and, a few years later, I was accepted into a pretty good grad program. In the end, I think a lot of programs take a holistic approach when it comes to profiling a student, so be sure to improve in all facets.

I'd also like to point out that there are a lot of great points for those in favor and against grad school. I'm a firm believer that a good grad school will open doors for you with the caveat that you're able to take advantage of the full range of tools at your disposal while your there, i.e career services, alumni network etc. I also believe that you should take into consideration your financial situation before taking the plunge. The debt you'll take on is no joke, so be sure plan accordingly.

Anyways, regardless of whether you decide to pursue higher education; as long as you stay hungry, continue to improve/expand your skills, and keep your options open, you'll be able to make your own opportunities.

I think I've greatly benefited from reading and contributing to this thread. What ever decision you decide to take, it will be the right decision for you.

 

[murkn3m]

Alright guys what bs would be more appealing when it comes to employment. Healthcare administration, finance or management information systems? I ask because I've completed all my pre req for HCM at the moment but in order to get into the business program (finance or MIS) I would need to take business cal. Is it worth it? I plan on just getting a bs for now, maybe later down the road I'll go after my masters but as of now I'm content with the bs

 

[yung16]

Alright guys what bs would be more appealing when it comes to employment. Healthcare administration, finance or management information systems? I ask because I've completed all my pre req for HCM at the moment but in order to get into the business program (finance or MIS) I would need to take business cal. Is it worth it? I plan on just getting a bs for now, maybe later down the road I'll go after my masters but as of now I'm content with the bs

if you have the time I would say get a double major in HCM and MIS. Do you know what you can command in salary being the IS manager of a major hospital. 75k Starting off. That double major willput you where you need to be. Finance would also be appealing but if youre not a numbers everyday person i wouldnt recommend it.


OT: I start university of phoenix on August 25th. I am excited as well as nervous I didnt think I would go this far with education but now im like f it lets do it lol.

 

[getyashinebox]

Staying where I'm at for another 4 or so years due to the 100% tuition plan. It's basically a way for the organization to retain talent and invest in young professionals, although ill prob leave for a career change once I'm done with school & fulfill my obligations to the org (2yrs). All said and done ill prob rack up about $150K in tuition, all paid up front. It's nice, id recommend it

 

[murkn3m]

if you have the time I would say get a double major in HCM and MIS. Do you know what you can command in salary being the IS manager of a major hospital. 75k Starting off. That double major willput you where you need to be. Finance would also be appealing but if youre not a numbers everyday person i wouldnt recommend it.


OT: I start university of phoenix on August 25th. I am excited as well as nervous I didnt think I would go this far with education but now im like f it lets do it lol.

That would be like 1 year added to school correct? I was thinking along those lines, but would honestly prefer a single degree the best one that would be marketable.

 

[fontaine]

I was speaking purely about an MBA, the only thing I have been talking about during my posts in this thread, that was what was being referenced in the posts above me.

People were talking about the general lack of value in an MBA, how to finance it etc.

I do not know anyone who has accepted a job with a salary below 95k, count in a modest signing bonus, 401k match and end of the year bonus gets you to 130k really fast. Yes, I am talking about going to a well regarded school.

Go to school to do what you want sure, but who would put themselves in financial ruin?

Hustling to get scholarships should be a full-time job the month before going to school. After graduating, live frugally and THROW money at your loans. This is advice for any level.

Either way, I will refrain from posting in here again. Preach Acidicality.

nah bro

You just gotta understand where people in here were.

You left things kind of vague. I know your situation, but many don't, and they felt like it was a bit of a jab

I feel where you're coming from when it cones to top tier programs.

But many people choose to go to regional ones, or have their employer pay for it part time, the. Bounce when they can.

For those hoping to one day go to business school but are fixated on their GPA, honestly, GPA isn't everything. I think there are plenty of people with low GPA's that get into great programs all the time. If that weren't the case, we'd see 3.7 median GPA's for accepted students at all the programs ( Yes I'm aware there are Med/Law schools that have those marks as the median and probably the top 3 b-schools as well).

I think I posted last year in this thread that I was aiming for a top 20 MBA program and, to be quite honest, I don't think my profile was all that great. I graduated with a sub-par GPA and my first job was as a sales associate. The struggle was real for undergraduates from ~ 2008-2010. Anyways, I worked hard and kept searching for a better job. I landed a decent job as an analyst and, a few years later, I was accepted into a pretty good grad program. In the end, I think a lot of programs take a holistic approach when it comes to profiling a student, so be sure to improve in all facets.

I'd also like to point out that there are a lot of great points for those in favor and against grad school. I'm a firm believer that a good grad school will open doors for you with the caveat that you're able to take advantage of the full range of tools at your disposal while your there, i.e career services, alumni network etc. I also believe that you should take into consideration your financial situation before taking the plunge. The debt you'll take on is no joke, so be sure plan accordingly.

Anyways, regardless of whether you decide to pursue higher education; as long as you stay hungry, continue to improve/expand your skills, and keep your options open, you'll be able to make your own opportunities.

I think I've greatly benefited from reading and contributing to this thread. What ever decision you decide to take, it will be the right decision for you.

thanks for the pick up speech

I was in sales my first year out... Now I'm an analyst for a top 15 company.

I'm hoping these grad programs will show me love.

I'm gonna smash this GMAT... Gonna take minimum 6 months to study...

You got into a top 20 program? How many years of work exp did you have?

 

[usabasketball08]

Just thinking out loud here, what can you do with a Master of Public Administration degree? (From a top 10 program)

I've researched it on my own out of curiousity, but it seems like there's a broad range of things you can do with it.

 

[fontaine]

Just thinking out loud here, what can you do with a Master of Public Administration degree? (From a top 10 program)

I've researched it on my own out of curiousity, but it seems like there's a broad range of things you can do with it.

major municipal roles in major cities.

 

[frank 7he t4nk]

For those hoping to one day go to business school but are fixated on their GPA, honestly, GPA isn't everything. I think there are plenty of people with low GPA's that get into great programs all the time. If that weren't the case, we'd see 3.7 median GPA's for accepted students at all the programs ( Yes I'm aware there are Med/Law schools that have those marks as the median and probably the top 3 b-schools as well).

I think I posted last year in this thread that I was aiming for a top 20 MBA program and, to be quite honest, I don't think my profile was all that great. I graduated with a sub-par GPA and my first job was as a sales associate. The struggle was real for undergraduates from ~ 2008-2010. Anyways, I worked hard and kept searching for a better job. I landed a decent job as an analyst and, a few years later, I was accepted into a pretty good grad program. In the end, I think a lot of programs take a holistic approach when it comes to profiling a student, so be sure to improve in all facets.

I'd also like to point out that there are a lot of great points for those in favor and against grad school. I'm a firm believer that a good grad school will open doors for you with the caveat that you're able to take advantage of the full range of tools at your disposal while your there, i.e career services, alumni network etc. I also believe that you should take into consideration your financial situation before taking the plunge. The debt you'll take on is no joke, so be sure plan accordingly.

Anyways, regardless of whether you decide to pursue higher education; as long as you stay hungry, continue to improve/expand your skills, and keep your options open, you'll be able to make your own opportunities.

I think I've greatly benefited from reading and contributing to this thread. What ever decision you decide to take, it will be the right decision for you.

thanks for the pick up speech

I was in sales my first year out... Now I'm an analyst for a top 15 company.

I'm hoping these grad programs will show me love.

I'm gonna smash this GMAT... Gonna take minimum 6 months to study...

You got into a top 20 program? How many years of work exp did you have?

I think you'll be fine. You'll probably end up at a better school than me since I didn't come from a prestigious company nor do I have a particularly interesting life story.

GMAT wise, 6 months is plenty of time. I was able to get a good score with 3 months prep.

I'm going to Johnson this fall. It's a decent program I think. I have a little under 4 years of work experience.

 

[pepperjackchees]

Anyone here take the GRE recently? Just started studying, will take in 8 weeks

 

[yung16]

That would be like 1 year added to school correct? I was thinking along those lines, but would honestly prefer a single degree the best one that would be marketable.

It depends on how many credits you have and need for whichever program. Being that IS is considered a business degree you may have overlapping classes in both fields and only need to take the major courses for the HCM degree, which could only turn out to be a semester. I have a double major in marketing and management as I only needed 5 more clasess to get the marketing major as well. But this one is a toss up, because where I am in VA HCM is a growing demand as our economy is military and hospitals. But the general rule is information systems and databases will always command more money than any management gig. Therefore, I would go that route if you can't do both. But speak with one of the advisors at your school and see what they say about your course work. Hope that helps bro. Also, good luck to everyone here who is attending or thinking of attending Grad school its a huge step. Im nervous myself lol. We wil see in about a month if I am ready lol.

 

[capital sb]

@Murkn I wouldnt go the management IS route it is better for you to have some technical skills. Out of all of the IT degrees CS is the best everybody ends up in management eventually (unless you dont want it) and you will make more money with a CS degree than you ever will with a MIS degree.

Especially straight out of college, depending on your area 70K startin. CS might not be what you want to do though, because it is math intensive and alot of coding. Just know that you can literally go any route you want with CS.

 

[yung16]

@Murkn I wouldnt go the management IS route it is better for you to have some technical skills. Out of all of the IT degrees CS is the best everybody ends up in management eventually (unless you dont want it) and you will make more money with a CS degree than you ever will with a MIS degree.

Especially straight out of college, depending on your area 70K startin. CS might not be what you want to do though, because it is math intensive and alot of coding. Just know that you can literally go any route you want with CS.

This is true, but with coding from what I hear it gets tedious and stressful at times. I am more of a non stress dude lol thats why I went management. I work for Department of Homeland security and out of school I have a GS-11 position which is 59k. So a management degree isnt all bad.

 

[capital sb]

This is true, but with coding from what I hear it gets tedious and stressful at times. I am more of a non stress dude lol thats why I went management. I work for Department of Homeland security and out of school I have a GS-11 position which is 59k. So a management degree isnt all bad.

You dont code forever. I will only code for 1-2 yrs max once I graduate then move on to a different position. Man your locality pay must be low, and how did you get GS 11 straight out of school? Masters?

 

[yung16]

You dont code forever. I will only code for 1-2 yrs max once I graduate then move on to a different position. Man your locality pay must be low, and how did you get GS 11 straight out of school? Masters?

I was in the Navy for 4 years that helped with the experience part. Yes, it was just out of school I Graduated in May and just go this position that month. No masters yet I start at Phoenix next month. I work in HR. But we are hiring for interm position for GS-9/11/12. One year as a 9 one as an 11 then max out at 12. 2 for contracting and one for It specialist both only require BS. Our locality pay is regular i am in VA Beach, VA.

 

[capital sb]

I was in the Navy for 4 years that helped with the experience part. Yes, it was just out of school I Graduated in May and just go this position that month. No masters yet I start at Phoenix next month. I work in HR. But we are hiring for interm position for GS-9/11/12. One year as a 9 one as an 11 then max out at 12. 2 for contracting and one for It specialist both only require BS. Our locality pay is regular i am in VA Beach, VA.

Cool 757 locality isnt as bad as I thought, I was looking at a PAQ position at Langley. Oh okay makes sense now , because theres no way to start that high without experience and that GS 7 salary isnt pretty unless you are on the engineering scale (puts you at the salary 2 grades up).