Need Some Input...

Transfer Students
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<p>First off, thanks for taking a look at this thread...</p>

<p>I'm currently a freshman at Truman State University located in Missouri. Right now, I am a double major in both Finance and Economics. However, I have really been considering other options (other schools) as of lately. I have been looking for schools specifically with strong finance programs that could get me better post-graduation employment opportunities. I'm just really doubtful as to whether the current institution I'm in will attract the eyes of important people.</p>

<p>I had a couple questions along the lines of undergraduate business programs:
-How important are they in job placement?
-Would it be worth it to work for a quality MBA or transfer now to a quality undergraduate program?</p>

<p>I don't know what information is required as of yet, but I've been looking at the University of Virginia (main attraction), UMich, University of Indiana. I was considering a transfer at the end of my sophomore year, which should give me time to get all of my credit courses in line, build upon my GPA (1st semester was a 3.8)</p>

<p>If high school results are considered...I received a 4.5 (weighted) GPA in high school, but I only got a 27 on my ACT and never took the SAT.</p>

<p>In regards to getting into the McIntire/Ross/Kelley SoB, what do I really need to work on doing or getting to where I want to be? After about 3/4 of a year of college, I'm just starting to see the big picture and the opportunity that lies ahead of me. I think that I'll be able to expand my horizons immensely if I were to be accepted into one of these business schools.</p>

<p>SO, sorry for such a long message to all those who read this. I appreciate ANY and ALL input that one has and I will receive each of your responses with the utmost eagerness and thankfulness.</p>

<p>I can also answer any other questions that anyone has regarding your analyis here.</p>

<p>Once again,</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Bump^^^^^^^^^^^^^^</p>

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<p>I can understand your thinking that a "name" B-school would help your employment chances. It might. Then again, being a very successful fish in a small pond could work for you.</p>

<p>Have you checked with your current school's career office to see what kinds of placement success they have with top students (which you seem to be)? Have you spoken with faculty member(s) you admire about chances at good MBA programs for students of your caliber?</p>

<p>I don't know which course of action will work best for you. One option certainly is to get an interesting job out of undergrad, maybe somewhere local where your current school will get you an entree; then move from that to a good MBA program. The other is to try for transfer. Maybe go ahead and try for the transfer, but don't "put all your eggs" in that basket. Cultivate good relationships with faculty members to help you as you go forward, either with job apps or MBA apps.</p>