<p>i don't think vectorwega was really trying to insult you. I think you need to do some more research on MBA programs, Loyola-Chicago is not generally considered a top 50 MBA program. Furthermore, even schools ranked in the lower 30s in USNEWS have median starting salaries over 80k, and in most cases, it's over 90k with bonus included. </p>
<p>Undergrads these days start consulting jobs with 60-65k a year, not including bonus. I think maybe you haven't been in the industry long enough to know typical salary ranges for the jobs.</p>
<p>And...like vectorwega, I also don't understand your statement "quite infactuated with the corporate world", it's also a poor reason for applying to business school. Right now, you need a job in the "corporate world".</p>
<p>Let it be clear that I am not a MBA connosieur, nor do I intend to be. I didn't make up that quote, rather I copied and pasted what was on their website to this forum. Had I known all this information, I would have not asked for help in the first place on which schools to apply to and which schools are the best...or whatever.</p>
<p>I guess for most people here its all about the money, well sometimes money doesn't make you happy, cliche...why yes, true...indeed. </p>
<p>Look part time, full time, salary, rankings...I frankly don't give a s*** about this. I just wanted to apply to a descent school that was not out of my range. Thanks for dissecting my OP, and failing to answer my original question. Its sad that we can't handle this with dignitiy, given that I'm guessing most of you have either completed college or are near completion. There is a difference between constructive criticism and blunt criticism, I hope some of you will take the time to contrast the two.</p>
<p>haha. ok. following the advice of post #2. then.</p>
<p>nobody is criticizing you, most people get an MBA to move up the corporate ladder, change jobs, and improve their salaries. if you don't care about salary and just have a natural passion for the corporate environment.... then I say "YAY!!!! good for you!"</p>
<p>i think i now see why most business schools require some work experience.</p>
<p>according to this article, in 2002, only 67% of Cornell MBA students found jobs by graduation, in 2003, only 65.2% found jobs, and only 52.1% of non-US students found jobs.</p>
<p>well, it's year 2008 and i think the figure's going to suffer more due to the current economy (or maybe im wrong, who knows)</p>
<p>Now that's the ivy business school in the top 15...</p>
<p>really? now that's hopeful. i just went with the numbers from the BusinessWeek interview by Karin Ash, the director of the Johnson School (cornell). she did say by September 2002, job placement was 78%. (3months after graduation).</p>
<p>VectorWega is making a lot of sense. It's pointless going to a sub par MBA program. Also if you apply to the best of the best, unfortunately going to the highest ranked schools DO play a role. As he mentioned before though if you don't care about salary and just want to get into the corporate world, you DO NOT need an MBA. So go out and work in the corporate world for a while see if you like it. If you want to advance then obtain an MBA. kunfuze you seem underachiever, maybe you should just apply to be an adminstrative assistant at a large corporation. I'm sure you would fit the type. Not trying to be a dick, that's typically the type of people they look for.</p>
<p>"underachiever" hahaha...if only you knew me. I guess individuals who have a true passion for business and would not mind working below salary are all underachievers? So you're basically equating salary with achievement? Thats sad. Its like admitting students into your medical program who prioritize their salary above their love (if any) for medicine. I am a competitive individual, fortunately I am not driven by external rewards i.e. fame, money etc.</p>
<p>The good point that many of the above people are making is getting obscured by a lot of other nonsense. The question, though, is a good one.</p>
<p>If money doesn't matter that much, then good for you -- but why do you want an MBA? Many, many jobs in the "corporate world" are available to people with just a bachelor's.</p>
<p>kunfuzed, you are contradicting yourself. It's confusing me. I called you an underachiever for a few reasons. If you are so competitive, it's natural to want to aim for top schools. I did not see this drive in you, you said you were content with a mediocre MBA program. Regarding salary, there is a strong link in salary and achievement in the corporate world. The more you achieve and prove yourself, in most cases that leads to higher raise and bonuses. That's just the way things work, there's also other factors of course but it's mainly how well you perform. I'm not trying to be an ass, it's just what I got from reading your posts. Also I don't see how you are "fortunate" that you are not driven by a tangible reward for good work. You make it seem like you are superior because you aren't interested in it by saying "thats sad". </p>
<p>Anyways back to the topic, it seems like you aren't even sure what area you want to specialize in, finance, marketing, management, and etc. I think you should figure that out first.</p>
<p>I disagree with both of your previous comments. There are not alot of jobs one can get with a Psychology and Human Services degree in the corporate world. Sure there are some positions, but I have not seen or heard from clients looking for such candidates. This is one of the main reasons as to why I wanted to go into the MBA program. Initially I entered college as a advertising and public relations, yet due to the long commute downtown to my universities' other campus, I decided to major in my next best interest: psychology which was held at a campus closer to home. Therefore I want to pursue an MBA in Marketing, considering that I have taken some introductory courses such as Advanced level Marketing Statistics, Fundamental of Marketing, Field Practicum for Marketing Analysis.</p>
<p>Honestly, I think you are just really young, and don't have enough work experience, so you come off as very ignorant. You started this thread asking for advice and people are giving them to you, why are you so sensitive? </p>
<p>There are plenty of jobs you can get with a Psychology degree in any business setting, and salary=responsibility, if you get paid 40k a year, it means you don't contribute to the company's bottom line as much as a guy who makes 100k, the root of all business activity is generating profit, as you progress in your career, at the end of the day, the guy that gets the big bucks, ie the top performer, is the guy that brings in the most revenue. </p>
<p>Get some work experience and then come with the big talk, but i'll bet you'll feel different once you work a few years.</p>