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Posted May 27, 2015 20:28

I'm what you might consider an "older" MBA applicant (I'm 31), but I'm starting to research MBA programs for fall 2016. I want to get into the best school I can, and I'm seriously considering Duke, UCLA, Darden, and Cornell at this point.

One thing that I am considering also is to do a certificate program before the MBA, just because it's been such a while since I did any kind of studies, and I'd like to (1) prime the pump for education, and (2) show the b-schools that I'm serious about education.

I'm looking at a certificate in social media marketing from Rutgers, which would start this fall. I'd like to switch into this field (from communications), and I think this would give me a bit more leverage in this sense.

Question is, is this worth it? It's an $$ investment, and while I'd be interested in doing it for myself, I don't think I'd actually go through with it if I didn't think it would be valuable for my MBA applications... Just a thought...
I'm what you might consider an "older" MBA applicant (I'm 31), but I'm starting to research MBA programs for fall 2016. I want to get into the best school I can, and I'm seriously considering Duke, UCLA, Darden, and Cornell at this point.

One thing that I am considering also is to do a certificate program before the MBA, just because it's been such a while since I did any kind of studies, and I'd like to (1) prime the pump for education, and (2) show the b-schools that I'm serious about education.

I'm looking at a certificate in social media marketing from Rutgers, which would start this fall. I'd like to switch into this field (from communications), and I think this would give me a bit more leverage in this sense.

Question is, is this worth it? It's an $$ investment, and while I'd be interested in doing it for myself, I don't think I'd actually go through with it if I didn't think it would be valuable for my MBA applications... Just a thought...
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Posted May 27, 2015 20:36

If you start this course in the fall, will you get a grade before you submit your application? Admissions officers like to see people with recent grades because it gives a better idea of applicant's ability to return to study. But, if you won't get a grade before you apply then iut's less useful. A less costly course with a summer semester might be better.
If you start this course in the fall, will you get a grade before you submit your application? Admissions officers like to see people with recent grades because it gives a better idea of applicant's ability to return to study. But, if you won't get a grade before you apply then iut's less useful. A less costly course with a summer semester might be better.
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Posted May 29, 2015 15:27

Well, I'd basically be waiting to submit for round 2's if I waited for the grade. I suppose it's not enough to show that I'm enrolled in the program. I'll look around for some other options that could start earlier.
Well, I'd basically be waiting to submit for round 2's if I waited for the grade. I suppose it's not enough to show that I'm enrolled in the program. I'll look around for some other options that could start earlier.
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