GRADUATE STUDENTS OF NT

[fontaine]

I'm 22 now and turning 23 this January.  I manage basically the whole pharmacy, the owner and the pharmacist you could say are above me.  Since I've been working I've been able to increase the business about 25% in sales.  When I would look into adding more things to the store such as passport photos and recently today I decided to install a fax machine, I would just have to confirm with the owner if it's a good idea or not.  The only hard part is gaining customers to increase prescriptions.  

Oh and I have about 1.5 years until I finish my undergrad.  I just recently transferred schools so I start this January/February.

the thing about the top tier graduate schools is that will normally ask about post graduate experience.

I'm not sure how it will work in your case... But normally they don't..

1. Start researching schools that have strong healthcare MBAs. Then, contact them and ask how does your current work experience fit into the equation even though you're not a graduate yet

2. Rarely is it a good idea to jump right into an MBA program right out of college. Your situation might be different because you're managing people...

But people tend to want at least 2 years of exp after undergrad

3. Focus on keeping that GPA high. Higher GPA allows you room for error on the GMAT.

You'll get all the recommendatiom letters and what not... That's easy.

 

[thatmartiankid]

the thing about the top tier graduate schools is that will normally ask about post graduate experience.

I'm not sure how it will work in your case... But normally they don't..

1. Start researching schools that have strong healthcare MBAs. Then, contact them and ask how does your current work experience fit into the equation even though you're not a graduate yet

2. Rarely is it a good idea to jump right into an MBA program right out of college. Your situation might be different because you're managing people...

But people tend to want at least 2 years of exp after undergrad

3. Focus on keeping that GPA high. Higher GPA allows you room for error on the GMAT.

You'll get all the recommendatiom letters and what not... That's easy.

Thanks Fam.  Also do you think it was a good idea to declare my major as Finance/Marketing Management degree or should I declare a different one?  

I'm actually very new to all these graduate and MBA degrees, but to get things clear after people get there bachelors they usually work before going back to school to get an MBA?  

I feel like I'm the type of person who if I'm not in school for at least a year, I don't think I'll plan on going back.  And since thats the case would it be better if I get a masters while kicking it at this same pharmacy spot.  Would it be easier or better to go and get an MBA after.  Or is that how none of this works. Like you can't get a Masters and then an MBA?

 

[fontaine]

Thanks Fam.  Also do you think it was a good idea to declare my major as Finance/Marketing Management degree or should I declare a different one?  

I'm actually very new to all these graduate and MBA degrees, but to get things clear after people get there bachelors they usually work before going back to school to get an MBA?  

I feel like I'm the type of person who if I'm not in school for at least a year, I don't think I'll plan on going back.  And since thats the case would it be better if I get a masters while kicking it at this same pharmacy spot.  Would it be easier or better to go and get an MBA after.  Or is that how none of this works. Like you can't get a Masters and then an MBA?

the huge misconception about MBAs is that you have to have a business undergrad.

Quite the opposite. They look for those who come from different majors , so no, you don't have to have a business degree to get an MBA.


If you want to change careers, like get out of managing and into the corporate space... Then you're going to have much more success through a 2 year MBA full time where you take off, and school becomes your job.

Recruitment oa really important here, so that would be your new job (school and recruiting for jobs)

You can do it part time and just finesse it that way, but I view an MBA as a bullet in the chamber...

You have one shot...

And that one shot could be used to completely change the direction of where you want to go career wise.

Its ubderstandable to say you won't ever go back if you stop... But things may change if you get a chance to go back to school, stop working, get scholarship money, and the chance to change direction career wise.

 

[fontaine]

As far as a masters then MBA, yes you can do that.

I'm doing that. I got an MS in finance... And I will be going for my MBA in the class of 18...

Many people do that... Engineers, accountants, etc.

You just can't get 2 MBAs... That's the kicker...

You can have 7 masters degrees... But none can be an MBA...

That's another reason why its one bullet in the chamber.

 

[thatmartiankid]

As far as a masters then MBA, yes you can do that.

I'm doing that. I got an MS in finance... And I will be going for my MBA in the class of 18...

Many people do that... Engineers, accountants, etc.

You just can't get 2 MBAs... That's the kicker...

You can have 7 masters degrees... But none can be an MBA...

That's another reason why its one bullet in the chamber.

What did you get your bachelors in.  And what are you currently doing right now since you finished your MS in finance and waiting to take your MBA.  And why are you exactly waiting until class of '18 for your MBA?  Also what do you want to eventually do after you get your MBA? Are planning on specializing or just getting a regular MBA?

 

[fontaine]

What did you get your bachelors in.  And what are you currently doing right now since you finished your MS in finance and waiting to take your MBA.  And why are you exactly waiting until class of '18 for your MBA?  Also what do you want to eventually do after you get your MBA? Are planning on specializing or just getting a regular MBA?

undergrad was in marketing... i didnt give a damb about school + started off bad... so i ended with a sub 3.0 gpa.

i did my ms in finance to show that i had a genuine interest in the subject, help me secure an analyst job (which i have) and use it as a buffer for my crappy gpa.

right now, i'm a financial analyst for a top 4 cell phone provider. i got this job prior to finishing my MS program. I've been here for about 1.5 years. I'm currently interviewing for some other gigs, though. the MS is helping me with that.

i'm waiting for class of 18, which would mean i'd be starting in fall 16. i left undergrad in 2012, so by the start of the program, i'd have 4 years of work exp. when it comes to the top tier programs, applications start the year before... so I would start applying in fall 15...

I couldve applied now, but i want to retake my gmat, and i wanted a break from the hustle and bustle ...

i'm looking to move into high end finance (PE, IB, HF). by backup plan is a second tier consulting firm. (gotta have a backup when going to grad school).

with the MBA, it would be a breeze if i got it in General Finance (since i have the MS) and a bit redundant... so I might concentrate in consulting or management (for backup purposes)

i'm actually the OP of the thread... i explain much of this in the very first post of the thread (old name was handullz)

 

[frank 7he t4nk]

Man, wish I had that sort of game plan when I was younger...

 

[suberzat1]

Going to stay an extra semester after talking with my professor to use delete and repeat for my low grades. The professor was staying I could take 50 hours and still wont sum up to me taking these six classes and scoring A's in them. Going to go from there after Spring to see if I will push my graduation back again for my prereqs. Thanks and one up Ricky and USA

 

[usabasketball08]

Going to stay an extra semester after talking with my professor to use delete and repeat for my low grades. The professor was staying I could take 50 hours and still wont sum up to me taking these six classes and scoring A's in them. Going to go from there after Spring to see if I will push my graduation back again for my prereqs. Thanks and one up Ricky and USA

So the grade(s) will be completely deleted from your transcript, or the new grade will just be used to replace the old grade in your GPA calculation at your university?

 

[usabasketball08]

Gonna be applying to:

- SMU (MSF)
- Tulane (MSF, 2nd round)
- Vanderbilt (MSF, 2nd round, long shot tho)
- Texas A&M (Public Administration, always have been interested in working in a municipal/state gov't type role.)

Just waiting on this semester to end so these final grades can be posted. Taking the GRE in December.

 

[suberzat1]

 

Going to stay an extra semester after talking with my professor to use delete and repeat for my low grades. The professor was staying I could take 50 hours and still wont sum up to me taking these six classes and scoring A's in them. Going to go from there after Spring to see if I will push my graduation back again for my prereqs. Thanks and one up Ricky and USA

So the grade(s) will be completely deleted from your transcript, or the new grade will just be used to replace the old grade in your GPA calculation at your university?

Old grades will be replaced with new ones for my GPA. So yea the old ones will remain on my transcript

Hit up that Tulane but tuition is 

 

[fontaine]

Man, wish I had that sort of game plan when I was younger...

Thanks man... but I'm 25.. haha. I wouldn't eem have to go through all this nonsense if i made better choices in undergrad. But i got a lot of yambs, learned a lot about life, met a lot of people... and truly enjoy where I'm at today in life.

Put the plan in motion back in 2012 when i was 22. I'm hoping it comes to fruition. Some things have changed along the way, but the base is pretty much still locked in.

Now, if someone comes along w/ a dope offer in PE, then the plan WILL change. haha.

 

[fontaine]

Going to stay an extra semester after talking with my professor to use delete and repeat for my low grades. The professor was staying I could take 50 hours and still wont sum up to me taking these six classes and scoring A's in them. Going to go from there after Spring to see if I will push my graduation back again for my prereqs. Thanks and one up Ricky and USA

 

[usabasketball08]

Old grades will be replaced with new ones for my GPA. So yea the old ones will remain on my transcript

Hit up that Tulane but tuition is :x

Good stuff. Just grind and you'll be good

 

[wheymint]

4.0 semester is in the books!!! Now a bruh is working towards that Magna Cum Laude. Got recruited by another supermajor oil firm. They wined and dined a brother...felt like a 5-star recruit trying to decide which school to choose 

 But I already signed with one of the biggest most richest companies in the world, but I had to hear out the other company. One more semester till I start working, 2 more semesters before I graduate.

Somebody in here mentioned working in Houston as a downside, bruh I'm looking at a 3500sq foot 5 bedroom house on a beautiful lake for $320k. No other city in the Top 5 population-wise can you find real estate like that at that price. Plus since we get every other Friday off that means I'll have the time to fly wherever and the money to do it if I want to getaway. And I'm not working in the oil field, I'll be on a campus.

My plans are to work for 5 years in my current position, then get my professional MBA from Rice which my job will pay for, then work my way up the ranks to become Chief Information Officer. I've shared my exact plan with my mentor who was a former VP of the company that I'm going to and he cosigned it as the best way to go about making it happen. I just have to put in the work.

 

[getyashinebox]

Wrapping up another semester of the M.Eng ... have to admit, jonesing to go to B-school, thinkinging about cutting this one short to enroll in MBA for next fall

Can always go back to engineering school if it suits my career.

Houston is OK, strong market for engineers, recently received an offer from GE/Energy, just don't want to live there, seems pretty boring

Also not planning to leave my current company since they'll be paying for the MBA, tough to find elsewhere (unless I'm overlooking something)

 

[fontaine]

Wrapping up another semester of the M.Eng ... have to admit, jonesing to go to B-school, thinkinging about cutting this one short to enroll in MBA for next fall

Can always go back to engineering school if it suits my career.

Houston is OK, strong market for engineers, recently received an offer from GE/Energy, just don't want to live there, seems pretty boring

Also not planning to leave my current company since they'll be paying for the MBA, tough to find elsewhere (unless I'm overlooking something)

 

[wheymint]

Man, wish I had that sort of game plan when I was younger...

[COLOR=#red]Never too late bruh, I'm not exactly young While i would have much rather had my riches/success while I was younger, I'll take it whenever it comes. I literally told myself this one time "a man in an S-Class is a happy man regardless of age". It's not so much about an S-Class, as a matter of fact you can repplace that with a boat, 5000 sq foot house, etc. It's basically saying a particular lifestyle and financial freedom to live a better life is great at any age.

Go get it my dude. You can reinvent yourself. I went from semi legit hoop dreams into becoming a scientist at an age slightly older than most.[/COLOR]

 

[getyashinebox]

I've been to Houston a lot lately for business, a guy was driving me through "west Houston", no idea which neighborhood, but he was pointed out brand new 4000 sq ft houses going for $200K .... In my current area, 30 yr old, 700 sq ft, 1BD apts list for $350K and sell for $350K, not a penny less.

So yes you guys have it great in that regard, I get the appeal and maybe I'd entertain going down there at some point (the energy market is too large to ignore), but I'm good for now living in like to #2 neighborhood for young professionals in the country

 

[fontaine]

I wrote this awhile back

Thanks man... but I'm 25.. haha. I wouldn't eem have to go through all this nonsense if i made better choices in undergrad. But i got a lot of yambs, learned a lot about life, met a lot of people... and truly enjoy where I'm at today in life.

Put the plan in motion back in 2012 when i was 22. I'm hoping it comes to fruition. Some things have changed along the way, but the base is pretty much still locked in.

Now, if someone comes along w/ a dope offer in PE, then the plan WILL change. haha.

Well...

It happened fellas.

I got the offer last week... PE analyst for a firm here in Dallas.



I'm so excited, famb.

This completely changes ht trajectory of my plans. I had already started gearing up for the GMAT... But now...

I honestly want to work a couple more years on the PE space so I can come out more prepared after b school.

They say its really tough to get into PE post MBA of you don't have experience prior...

I just made things that much easier for myself.

I'm so excited, famb! I had a plan.. And would only deviate from it if something like this happened...

And something like this happened!!!



I'm going to make a thread about it in the future... So I cam field any questions... But I wanted to share in the threads I visit the most...

Thanks to everybody for their help!

 

[murkn3m]

Damb. I been lurking this thread wondering what the hell I'm going to do. I still don't have a clear mind about things, I just turned 22 and on course to graduate in 2016 with my undergrad in finance (was originally a MIS major ,not sure if I'm on the right field and switched) now I'm sitting here reading all these stories and I wanna shoot for the stars. I grew up in a trailer park till I was 17, never owned a home just rented out in one those new apartments in section 8 in the hood. It's crazy how I look at my surroundings and all I see is no progress. I feel like I need to get out of here before I end doing things I shouldn't. I messed up heavy throughout my undergrad career. Left home and started at an HBCU and got put on probation there, I was making bad choices and being lazy, talked to my advisor and he recommended I finish my
Pre req at a cc back home cause it would wipe out and start me fresh once I got my aa. I got my aa and I'm currently back at a uni back home. I messed up my first semester there I took 5 classes, dropped 2 and ended the semester with 2 C's and one F . When this new year come in the spring I wanna cut the ******** and do my thing. Part of me feel like it's too late tho, Is been countless times I wanted to just drop out and do other **** but I can't put my momma through that. She's the only thing that keeps me in school to hopefully buy a house for her. I'm not a friendly person myself and she's the sweetest lady you'll ever meet. I'm not even social and very reserved to the people I only **** with like that. I feel like that hurts my chance at networking. Thought about that frat **** but I'm not the type of dude to be dancing, stepping and just not being loud. Even though I want success. My bad for the endless rant, I'm just Trynna find my way and idk what it is sometimes.

 

[friscostylez]

Murk
"Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...It's about learning to dance in the rain."
It sounds like you already know what you gotta do, but I've in a similar position as you. I knew what to do but it was hard to apply or stay focus consistently. The one thing that probably would help most is try to cut out or down your distraction and stay in connect with like-minded people. Sometimes the hardest part is starting. I'm sure 90% people your age is feeling similar as you. Try to do some research online on possible careers, talk to people randomly and ask what they do, to see if it interests you, shadow someone at work, go to your school career center. Use your college network!!! Adversity builds character.

 

[capital sb]

Has anybody in this thread been accepted to a graduate program that they didn't meet the minimum requirements for?

I just started looking into the Masters on Management of Secure Information Systems at George Mason, and there is a minimum of 3 years of FT related experience required. I just graduated a few weeks ago and started my FT job with a defense contractor  yesterday.I will be gaining a ton of experience and my TS/SCI within the next year. I feel as if I am a good candidate, but I don't want to wait 3 years from now to start my MS.

Anyone have any advice, or experience with this type of situation?

Edit: Avg age for this program is 37 I'm only 22, does that has any effect on being accepted?

Edit #2 : Just noticed avg experience is 14 years 

 

 

[fontaine]

Has anybody in this thread been accepted to a graduate program that they didn't meet the minimum requirements for?

I just started looking into the Masters on Management of Secure Information Systems at George Mason, and there is a minimum of 3 years of FT related experience required. I just graduated a few weeks ago and started my FT job with a defense contractor  yesterday.I will be gaining a ton of experience and my TS/SCI within the next year. I feel as if I am a good candidate, but I don't want to wait 3 years from now to start my MS.

Anyone have any advice, or experience with this type of situation?

Edit: Avg age for this program is 37 I'm only 22, does that has any effect on being accepted?

unless you're an exceptional candidate, you might not be accepted prior to the 3 year minimum.

You got s great job though.

Why don't you want to Wait it out?

 

[capital sb]

unless you're an exceptional candidate, you might not be accepted prior to the 3 year minimum.

You got s great job though.

Why don't you want to Wait it out?

Yeah thats what I was thinking, the requirement is literally posted all over the program website.

Thanks man I'm hoping to stay here and grind for the next 3 years. I don't want to wait since school is still fresh for me, but I know that this is the best program in the area and is ranked #7 nationally.