Whoa, this forum seems intimidating! I just discovered it by doing a search for "MBA forum." I'm brand new to the board, so feel free to point out any conventions I should know about for this one.
So, I tried posting this exact same thread on grad cafe, with no takers. I'm in the beginning of my MBA application process, and this is my situation:
I'm 30, and applying to MBA programs. I graduated from college several years ago, and have a very spotty undergraduate record with some very bad grades.
Now, I'm doing what I can to offset it - studying hard for the GMAT, crafting a careful addendum to explain my grades, securing excellent letters of rec, highlighting my leadership experience over the past several years, etc.
I'm also wondering if it's worth my while to take a couple of night courses this fall as I apply. I took no business or finance courses in undergrad. I did take a few economics classes, and didn't get the best grades. I took Calculus II my freshman year and got an A, and that was the last time I took any math.
I live in Chicago, and I work full time as a consultant, though I could go down to part time for the duration of the course if I wish.
It's too late for me to sign up for UIC courses (apparently they started this week). I did meet with an advisor at Northwestern Continuing Studies today, and we agreed that an intro to stats and a microeconomics class would be a good fit. I'm meeting with with the continuing ed advisor at University of Chicago tomorrow. I'm not sure what other opportunities there are in Chicago for challenging coursework.
Any thoughts or advice?? My experiences with continuing education has been mixed. If it will help with my applications, I'll do it, but I would like it to be worth my effort, time, and money. Should I put in the extra twenty or so hours a week over the next few months in addition to my job, GMAT prep, and applications? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!![]()
So, I tried posting this exact same thread on grad cafe, with no takers. I'm in the beginning of my MBA application process, and this is my situation:
I'm 30, and applying to MBA programs. I graduated from college several years ago, and have a very spotty undergraduate record with some very bad grades.
Now, I'm doing what I can to offset it - studying hard for the GMAT, crafting a careful addendum to explain my grades, securing excellent letters of rec, highlighting my leadership experience over the past several years, etc.
I'm also wondering if it's worth my while to take a couple of night courses this fall as I apply. I took no business or finance courses in undergrad. I did take a few economics classes, and didn't get the best grades. I took Calculus II my freshman year and got an A, and that was the last time I took any math.
I live in Chicago, and I work full time as a consultant, though I could go down to part time for the duration of the course if I wish.
It's too late for me to sign up for UIC courses (apparently they started this week). I did meet with an advisor at Northwestern Continuing Studies today, and we agreed that an intro to stats and a microeconomics class would be a good fit. I'm meeting with with the continuing ed advisor at University of Chicago tomorrow. I'm not sure what other opportunities there are in Chicago for challenging coursework.
Any thoughts or advice?? My experiences with continuing education has been mixed. If it will help with my applications, I'll do it, but I would like it to be worth my effort, time, and money. Should I put in the extra twenty or so hours a week over the next few months in addition to my job, GMAT prep, and applications? Any advice would be much appreciated.
Thanks!