Hi all, I'll be attending a top 10 MBA program starting in the fall. Glad the application period is over but now I need to find something to do to occupy myself before I start. Any suggestions on reading materials, or online classes I can take, or something else? I want to hit the ground running. Thanks!
What should I do now? (accepted at top 10 school)
Posted Dec 10, 2015 15:51
Posted Dec 11, 2015 09:54
If there are subject areas you don't feel confident about, you can always take free online classes to brush up. But I think a lot of students take this time to relax a bit and prepare for the often overwhelming experience of first year MBA classes...
Posted Dec 11, 2015 14:55
Congratulations Sven!
Besides relaxing, you may want to do any combination of the following
1) Bootcamp: Identify your areas of improvement and take classes / Summer boot-camp. For example, if you feel you need more time with Accounting & Finance since you have different educational background, you may want to explore bootcamp options at your school.
2) Professional certifications: You can explore the pre-requisites, study and exam options for various certifications / courses like PMP, Green Belt Lean Six Sigma, CFA, CPA, ITIL etc. Depending upon your career vision.
3) Network: If you are new to the area, or to the country. Arrive early if possible and talk with current students, recent alumni near the area and/or travel through major cities to unwind, network and have fun at the same time.
Good Luck!
Ayon
Besides relaxing, you may want to do any combination of the following
1) Bootcamp: Identify your areas of improvement and take classes / Summer boot-camp. For example, if you feel you need more time with Accounting & Finance since you have different educational background, you may want to explore bootcamp options at your school.
2) Professional certifications: You can explore the pre-requisites, study and exam options for various certifications / courses like PMP, Green Belt Lean Six Sigma, CFA, CPA, ITIL etc. Depending upon your career vision.
3) Network: If you are new to the area, or to the country. Arrive early if possible and talk with current students, recent alumni near the area and/or travel through major cities to unwind, network and have fun at the same time.
Good Luck!
Ayon
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