This article will list 5 of the MBA schools that produce some of the highest paying graduates in the world (results taken from the Financial Times).
1. Stanford University Graduate School of Business
The Stanford University GSB ranks fourth overall on the list of the best MBA schools in 2010. When speaking in terms of weighted salaries, however, this is the school that tops them all. The average alumni weighted salary is above $164,800 per year.
2. Harvard Business School
To this day, this is the only MBA school to have educated a US president, George W. Bush. Currently, this school ranks second with an average weighted salary per alumni of just under $161,900 per year. Harvard Business School is ranked third overall in 2010 and, among the schools on this list, HSB has the highest rate of alumni employed within three months of their graduation.
3. University of Pennsylvania Wharton
Wharton is currently ranked as the second best MBA school in the world, and it holds first place in the rankings over the past three years. With an average alumni weighted salary of over $160,800 per year, this school ranked 3rd on this list, though among this top 5 it also has the highest rate of employment within three months.
4. Columbia Business School
Coming in fourth on this list is Columbia Business School, which ranks as the sixth best MBA school overall. This school has an average weighted salary per alumni of over $160,6000 per year.
5. MIT Sloan School of Management
Finally, MIT Sloan ranks eighth on the overall list of best MBA schools, but it has the fifth highest weighted salary average per alumni at over $154,000.
Though you should never choose your MBA school based on the amount of salary that its graduates get, it is useful information to know. Keep in mind that the best MBA school for you will be the one that can develop you to your fullest potential, and this often requires choosing a school that you are comfortable in, happy with, and contented with.
Almost all of us have experienced having writer’s block. There could be nothing worse than staring at the blank page while your mind continues to be numbingly empty. Fortunately, there are ways for you to defeat the dreaded writer’s block. Get Into MBA shares some tips on how you can overcome this challenge.
Surround yourself with positivity
Stop staring at the blank page. The emptiness of your mind will just continue to go on and on. According to the blog:
Research has shown that negative thoughts are a significant hindrance to creativity. Don’t make this mistake. The key then is to surround yourself with positivity and creativity. How can we do this?
You can actually visit interesting sites on the Internet. Read about the topics you are passionate about, just to wake yourself up from your seemingly sleeping mind.
Listen to music
Some of the most influential music is about significant moments and thoughts in an artist’s life. These lyrics are what you want to grab on to. Pull up a google search of the song’s lyrics and read along.
You can choose any song that has emotional impact to listeners. These songs will rouse your emotion and imagination.
Read people’s blogs before writing a personal statement
There are hundreds of blogs out there where interesting people are writing about their lives. Do the same thing as with the music you were listening to. Take the authors’ stores and relate them to your own life experiences. Don’t worry if yours have trouble comparing; the people reading your essay realize you are only 17 or 18 years old and will adjust their expectations accordingly.
Don’t pressure yourself too much. Try reading other articles or blogs. Usually, entertainment news and interesting scoops about people and events will inspire you to write. Here’s a good tip from another article:
Here’s what you should do – pick up a copy of People magazine and take a look at their articles (yes, there are articles). Actually, don’t read any article in its entirety – just read the first 2-3 sentences. Their articles aren’t brilliant or unbelievably well-written but the writers for People magazine do an outstanding job of grabbing their readers’ attention at the beginning of an article. And while admissions counselors do not read applications while standing in line at the grocery store, it is equally important for you to catch their attention at the beginning of your essay.
Bearing these tips in mind will help you overcome mental block when you write your personal statement. Sometimes, a few distractions can inspire you to write. Don’t stress yourself too much. Some ideas will come naturally to you, or you can just start writing down whatever comes to mind even if they seem non-sense at first. You can always edit later.
Aside from your personal statement, the MBA application interview is one of the things that you need to pass with flying colors in order to ensure a slot in your chosen school. Connecticut College shares some tips on how to ace the interview.
Be yourself, be on time, and be physically prepared
- Be yourself. The goal of the interview is to get to know you.
- Be on time. Plan on arriving 10 to 15 minutes early.
- Be prepared to engage in conversation for about a half hour.
- Wear appropriate clothing.
Never be late for an admissions interview. This will only leave you with minus points on your application. Another important thing you have to do before the interview is to prepare. Prepare yourself emotionally, psychologically, and physically. You have to wear a suit or any clothing that best suits the affair. You want to make a positive impression.
Be positive, be enthusiastic, and be smart during the MBA application interview
- Be positive. Avoid saying “I hate”
- Avoid one-word answers. Be prepared to elaborate.
The important thing to remember is that you have to exude the aura of positivity. This means you have to convey positive thoughts through your answers. Aside from this, you have to show the admissions panel your enthusiasm. This will show how you really value your application. You also have to prepare for the questions. Before heading to the venue, make sure that you do your research well.
Be honest and be yourself
- It is ok to say “I don’t know” It is better to be honest than to make anything up.
- Do not answer in the way you feel the interviewer “wants” Again, be yourself.
- Don’t be nervous. It’s just a conversation. And remember: it’s all about YOU.
Make sure that it is your idea you are conveying during the interview and not just anyone else’s. Have confidence and be sincere when answering questions. According to this excerpt from another article:
Candidates ought not to try and “second guess” or patronize the interviewer(s) by responding with answers they think are wanted. Some interviewers play the “devil’s advocate” When “I don’t know” is the honest reply, it should be used.
You have to remember that interviewers have interviewed hundreds or even thousands of applicants before you. For sure, they have ways of seeing through your lies.
MBA application interview is your chance to show that you deserve a slot in the chosen MBA program. Don’t blow this chance. Prepare, be yourself, and have confidence during the interview.
