Senior looking to change direction w/ MBA...(used to think Law was the way)
Long read, I apologize ahead of time:
I currently have a 3.3 GPA from a top-10, target school. My major is Economics, but I did not perform very well in my quantitative or business classes (I took them freshman and sophomore year due to having lots of AP credit, huge mistake...found them boring then) and am paying for it when it comes to finding a job right now.
Furthermore, I was dead-set on law school until about May of last year...and realized it made no sense for me after introspection and speaking w/ LS students, lawyers, etc. Within the last year or so I also got an appetite for investing/trading (esp. value investing + behavioral finance) after finally ridding my mind of the Efficient Market stuff I was taught as freshman/sophomore.
That said, I'm not deadset on being a trader or HFer or anything like that, I would just like the opportunity to learn about what truly interests me at this point...finance. I see an MBA as the best way of making this happen and reaping the $$$ and satisfaction benefits as well. Only problem is the work experience angle. Recruiting hasn't gone too well thus far, and I'm feeling like time is running out. My wild card is my alumni network, but I'm not even sure how to approach working that right now given how late it is in the game. I've reached out to some, but with marginal results.
Anyway...long story short, I'm looking for advice with regard to what should be done if (worst case scenario) I can't land a F500 gig. I'm trying to make sure whatever I do will help my chances of getting in at a decent MBA program. Thoughts?
Have you considered a MSF? It would basically give you an extra year to network, take some additional business classes, and let you reduce the impact of your ugrad GPA. ANT has a great website: msfhq.com
Also, although I hate to recommend it on the basis of bschool admissions, have you looked at TFA, non-profit work, or government service?
Second the MSF, and the website recommendation. What's more important is that you really iron out what your goals are, and plan accordingly.
I would take some time and network. If you go to a T10 target, you should have no problem finding something with a little effort. If all else fails, consider an MSF.
concur with ant youre not gonna be able to get into a good MBA right now better to wait a few years and push on in
Hi FalconPunch,
MBA programs are going to want to see at least 2 years of work experience, which is why I also recommend searching for positions after graduation. Do not be too down on yourself for attempts thus far.
Best,
Conrad and the Stacy Blackman Team
Get a job that is interesting to you and apply to b school in 2-3 years. If possible, try to get a job where you can build some of the skills you might need in finance.
I just changed my job completely. Decided to go into day trading. Found a great boutique firm that let me show my skills to them since I didnt have experience. I had 3 months of intense training but that seems like nothing compared to getting an MBA. Im loving it.
I would actually love to get trading training/experience at a boutique firm at this point. What was your UG exp/how did you get the opportunity?
And just to clarify for everyone, I am aware that MBA programs want 2-3 years of good work experience. I'm just a bit unsure about my ability to secure that "good" experience right now. Not sure what even qualifies...have been lurking on MBA forums a bit.
Understand, in the minds of many in the world of finance, an MSF is not really an "educationally enriching experience", but a place for people who couldn't get jobs out of undergrad and needed to rebrand and try again for OCR.
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