I Need Advice!

Graduate School Business School - MBA
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<p>I am currently a senior electrical engineering major with a 3.64 GPA. I took the GMAT this summer and scored a 690 (I might retake to break 700). Also, I have some leadership experience within my fraternity as well as other clubs at my university. I really want to get my MBA right after I get my undergraduate degree. I am concerned that going into the engineering field won’t provide the valuable type of work experience that MBA programs look for. For instance, I worked for a major semiconductor manufacturer this summer as a design intern and the guys who had been working there full time for years were just sitting in front of a computer screen designing circuits with no real opportunities to show leadership or advance in the company. I am feeling like working in a situation like that for 2 years would almost be counterproductive.</p>

<p>I have two questions:</p>

<li><p>I know that my chances of getting into a top 10 MBA program are slim to none without work experience. However, what is the likelihood that I can get into a top 50 program? I am from the northeast so I have been looking at schools like Boston College, Boston University, University of Maryland, and Penn State University.</p></li>
<li><p>If I do decide to work after I graduate from undergraduate college what are some other options for an engineering major besides working in an engineering related field that will give me the type of work experience that top MBA programs will look for?</p></li>
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<p>Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>I bet your chances of getting into a top program are pretty low without any work experience. But look at the U. of Rochester. They a program called Early Leaders or something, for people right out of college.</p>

<p>You can get into an MBA program with work experience in engineering. I think b schools take a lot of engineers. But if you do not want to do that, also consider some kind of consulting.</p>

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<p>All because you have an engineering degree doesn't mean you have get a job as an engineer. If you don't like the outlook maybe get some work experience in a field that interests you.</p>