Why would you give up two years without a salary and get into significant debt for an MBA?" The question came from Thomas Caleel, director, MBA Admissions and Financial Aid, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, USA.
It was an extremely valid query -- one every student who decides to do an MBA ought to ask himself or herself even before looking for the right place where he or she could do it. Why do you want an MBA? Is it because you think it's the thing to have on your CV? Or is it because you know it will enhance your chances of success? Questions like these popped up repeatedly during a recent Indian reception for potential candidates at the Wharton School.
"Do your homework," was Caleel's advice. "Wharton is not the right place for everyone. Find out what a school's culture is." Again, a valid point. For those who have decided on an MBA, the choice of school is crucial, considering it is where you will spend a minimum two years of your life. As any student studying abroad will tell you, every university comes with its own character, its own culture, its own set of values. The kind of individual you are should determine the kind of school you pick."I would never say an MBA is the right thing for everyone," adds Caleel, "nor would I say an MBA at Wharton is right for everyone. I think it is very important for candidates to have a good understanding of themselves and why they are getting an MBA. Wharton offers tremendous things for the right person. It offers an unparalleled breath and depth of offerings in terms of curriculum. We have over 250 professors with over 200 electives being taught. It also offers a global network of nearly 80,000 alumni!"
So, assuming you would like to do your MBA at Wharton, here's what you should do.
For detailed study here is the link:
http://in.rediff.com/getahead/2005/oct/06wharton.htm
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