By Sarah Clark
Sarah.clark@careerschoolreview.com
Career School Review Columnist
MBA degrees are one of the most popular graduate degrees in America today. Many regard the degree as a ticket to professional advancement and a higher income. Regardless of why the degree appeals to you, you'll want to take a few steps to ensure your successful entry into business school.
Most business schools will require that you fill out an application, compose a statement of purpose, and take a standardized entrance exam, such as the GMAT.
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Drafting a Statement of Purpose
The application process is pretty straightforward. If you can fill out a rental application this will be a cinch for you. However, the essay on why you want to attend business school, a statement of purpose as it's often called, could cause a little anxiety among some.
You can ace the statement of purpose by taking the task one step at a time. First, sit down and think about why you want an MBA degree. Do you have a passion for marketing or financial management? Explain why and how an MBA will bring you closer to achieving your professional goals. As you answer these questions in your statement of purpose essay, you'll want to illustrate your commitment to business matters by describing past achievements in your career. Let your enthusiasm show, but avoid coming across as boastful or arrogant.
Acing the MBA Entry Exam
The GMAT is a test used by many graduate schools to determine your likelihood of success at business school. It's usually composed of three sections: the analytical writing assessment, the quantitative section, and the verbal section. These sections will test your writing skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and problem solving skills.
To excel on the GMAT, some graduate school hopefuls take prep courses through a university or tutoring program. Others go it alone, cozying up to a thick exam study and practice book several days or weeks prior to the exam. The level of preparation differs for each individual. Those who tend not to perform well on standardized tests may want to invest more time preparing for the exam.
With these tips, you should be in a better position to blaze a path to a business school program that can lead to greater opportunities and challenges throughout your business career.
About the Author
Sarah Clark is a freelance writer based in Arlington, Virginia.
October 17, 2005
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