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[MTK]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

And I'm sure Matty would agree, the hardest part of the MBA is getting in. Once you're in it's not so bad.

In a lot of ways it was easier than undergrad...

Speaking for my program at least, it was more concentrated on writing papers, group projects, presentations, etc., and less focused on tests and quizzes like in undergrad.

Undergrad was more about memorizing material and spitting it back to the professor, while in grad school they're looking for some signs of original thought. Plus there's the added pressure of needing at least a B in every course. D doesn't equal degree here, neither does C.

I still can't believe it's over, I feel like I have a huge void in my spare time now. I can't get that feeling outta my head, I'm constantly thinking about what assignment is due next, what paper do I have to write, etc.

[BigSKINBauer]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

I just wrapped up my last paper a week ago...

NO MORE PAPERS, PRESENTATIONS, TESTS, QUIZZES, GROUP PROJECTS, etc., FOR ME!!!

Just call me Mattyk72, MBA

:thumb:

Congrats, maybe someday I'll grow up to be like Matty.
THE BSB, MBA I like it. <-- and when it happens that, by the way, will be my username.

[itvnetop]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Just call me Mattyk72, MBA

:thumb:

congrats on the mba matty! time to clock the dollars!!!

[CooleyAsCanBe]

P.S. if any of you post-grads are looking to consolidate your federal student loans, check out www.graduateleverage.com.

They are a company made up of some Harvard students who collectively bargain with lenders to get better rates. I am probably going to consolidate with their recommended lender. They will give me last year's rate (2.875%) and after 36 consecutive payments it will drop to 1.875%. Amazing. I will use the whole 30 years to pay that baby off.

P.S.S. I do not work for them. I am just really excited about getting such a low rate.

[dmek25]

matty, congrats!come join us out here in the real world

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Yes, the real world is great. If you find a job where you get paid well and get 5 week of vacation like I do.

I mean paid "well" in the sense I can get by. Congratulations and good luck!

[CooleyAsCanBe]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Yes, the real world is great. If you find a job where you get paid well and get 5 week of vacation like I do.

I mean paid "well" in the sense I can get by. Congratulations and good luck!

You live in France Malcom?

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Originally Posted by CooleyAsCanBe

You live in France Malcom?

Nah, where I work when you're "administrative" you get 5 weeks of vacation.

[jbcjr14]

I don't miss homework, but shit I work more now than I had homework back when I was in school.

[MTK]

LOL don't worry I've been in the real world all along, I did my MBA part-time at night, 2 classes per semester for the last 2 years.

[dmek25]

this year im taking a management class with homework,and i would trade work in to have schoolwork and homework any day of the week.enjoy your homework because all(well maybe not all)the fun and games stop once you get into the working world

[dmek25]

matty that makes it even more special.enjoy your new status Mr. M.B.A

[BigSKINBauer]

Well for those who know something about MBAs. DO I really need to study business undergrad to do business later? Will it help at all or do people get admitted to graduate business for other things. Like for medical graduate schools, faculty at my school say it really doesn't matter so much what you major in or where you go undergrad as long as you get really good scores. Could I maybe major in journalism and then still do an MBA if I want or should I atleast try and major in some kind of business major and journalism as as a second major? I was planning on doing two business majors but I would like to try out journalism--maybe.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

Well for those who know something about MBAs. DO I really need to study business undergrad to do business later? Will it help at all or do people get admitted to graduate business for other things. Like for medical graduate schools, faculty at my school say it really doesn't matter so much what you major in or where you go undergrad as long as you get really good scores. Could I maybe major in journalism and then still do an MBA if I want or should I atleast try and major in some kind of business major and journalism as as a second major? I was planning on doing two business majors but I would like to try out journalism--maybe.

You don't have to study business. I did business admininistration for undergrad. But then I spent five years as a tv news producer before going to get my MBA. A big thing is that you have real world work experience. That's why a lot of schools won't even look at you unless you've been out of college 4 or 5 years working. But they like a good mix of professions. Get good grades, do well on your GMATs but most importantly get some actual work experience.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by BigSKINBauer

Well for those who know something about MBAs. DO I really need to study business undergrad to do business later? Will it help at all or do people get admitted to graduate business for other things. Like for medical graduate schools, faculty at my school say it really doesn't matter so much what you major in or where you go undergrad as long as you get really good scores. Could I maybe major in journalism and then still do an MBA if I want or should I atleast try and major in some kind of business major and journalism as as a second major? I was planning on doing two business majors but I would like to try out journalism--maybe.

Just to elaborate on what TAFKAS said, you definitely don't need your undergrad to be in business to go for an MBA.

I knew quite a few people in my program who had their undergrad in everything from social work, to biology, to criminal science.

Of course having that business background helps, everything I took in my MBA was basically an extension of what I did in undergrad.