"So you want to get an MBA..." and other Pre-MBA advice
1. Take pre-program Foundational courses seriously:
Most MBA programs will require or encourage candidates to complete online preparatory classes and/or require the completion of an in person Boot Camp program prior to the start of MBA Orientation. Goizueta offers these Foundational experiences in Math/Statistics, Economics and Financial Accounting. Prospective MBA students should take these courses seriously as they are good ways to re-fresh your skills and they also help you transition back into the academic learning environment. 2. Read the WSJ:
Especially if you have not worked in a business setting (such as in a non-profit or the military). Reading the Wall Street Journal on a regular basis is helpful to begin understanding business lingo as well as current issues that corporations are facing. 3. Save money:
You will always need more money than you expect when you are enrolled in an MBA program. And, you will want to take full advantage of all the MBA study opportunities, such as semester-long study abroad, shorter international study trips during program breaks or case competitions, all which require additional travel funds. 4. Know your best learning style and stress behaviors:
Reflect on your prior academic experiences and consider your best learning style. As you start an MBA program, develop tactics or learning tools that will enable you to keep track of all of your assignments and help you best function on a team. You should also know your stress behaviors and consider ways to avoid situations that add to your stress levels.