The Secret Perks of Getting an MBA

[@daveyvergara]

I feel like another perk of having an MBA is the time you have to reflect on yourself. You'll be surrounded by people who are doing great things/ want to do great things, yet you all have different ways or method of trying to pursue them. You yourself are also on that same boat and you get to know yourself a little more of how you want to be as a leader, a visionary, & as a worker. You get to re/discover yourself on your strengths and weaknesses, what you can manage, and what you can tolerate, but this time as an adult navigating the world. My MBA journey has been transformative!! Having the chance to learn and grow with amazing people across the globe. I wouldn't change anything about it accepting all the good and the bad. Its a roller coater ride with steep highs and deep lows. You lose some parts of yourself yet you gain new and better ones. You'll leave a changed person with a different mindset and new sets of skills.

[@CareerProtocol]

Love this!! Thanks for sharing!

[@bilster6586]

You're awesome, thanks for your content

[@anson-a]

Hi Angela! I've been watching your channel for the last nine months or so and I just finished submitting my applications. Thanks for the great advice! All the way from the big picture snapshots like this to the school-specific ones. Incredibly helpful breadth and depth in all the content. Cheers!

[@CareerProtocol]

YAY!! Thanks for the kind words!! Happy we cold help. Good luck and keep us posted!

[@joshuabisessar180]

Thank you very much Angela for the advice. Career Protocol really inspired me to peruse and MBA. Now I am on my last semester I am ready to hold the degree with respect, honor and humility.

[@CareerProtocol]

That is amazing, Joshua!!! THANK YOU So much for sharing!!!

[@Decembersown21]

probably the best sales pitch of an MBA tbh.

[@CareerProtocol]

Hahaha. Yeah, there are a lot of very good reasons people love the MBA. But these benefits don't mean it's worth it for you (or anyone). Be sure to watch our other videos about deciding whether an MBA is right for you and how it fits into your career game plan!

[@zoyabob4568]

CATHARTIC!! Big thankyou from the bottom of my heart to you Angela, your team, for all the videos you guys make. I have found much needed clarity in my MBA decisions/journey thanks to you guys. Owe it big time to y'all! I didn't want to ask this question in this comment because I feel like it would take away from my real emotions right now but I really need your advice on something important. Is it advisable to request for additional scholarship after accepting an offer?

[@CareerProtocol]

Yes absolutely!! Just don't try to negotiate. Ask politely and see what happens. Let us know how it goes. And thanks for the kind words!!

[@spashdad]

Till this comment, i have always been told to negotiate based on other offers schools give you. Please give more clarity on this if you can​@@CareerProtocol

[@eduardolibed1082]

All important aspects of the MBA program. For me it’s the business language and network. As a former military member I’m interested in the MBA program to add those atribuís to my experience. Thank you for the video👍🏼‼️

[@CareerProtocol]

Awesome!!!!! So useful to drill down on the specific parts that inspire you!

[@IfIWantItToBeThenItIsUpToMe]

Hey Angela, I hope you’re doing well! I wanted to get your thoughts on my current situation. I’ve been studying for the GMAT for a while and plan to keep pushing until I reach a top score, as I believe I’m capable of making it happen (I strongly believe in creating my own opportunities). I graduated from undergrad this past May and completed several finance internships during my studies. I got hired to work part time during my last full year of college from my summer banking internship during my junior summer. I’m now working full-time in banking and am considering applying to business school in the upcoming application cycle in 2025. From watching your videos and others, I understand that work experience is crucial for M7 schools. I’m wondering if you think it makes sense for me to apply next year if I feel ready, or if I should wait to build more experience. I’ve also heard about deferred applications for students still in college, but I’m curious if these options are available for recent graduates like me. Additionally , if I apply next year and don’t get into my target schools, would it hurt my chances of applying again in a couple of years after gaining more work experience, while my GMAT score is still valid? I’d really appreciate your insight, as I’m trying to figure out the best way to approach this. I’d prefer to go sooner if possible but want to make the most strategic choice. Thanks so much!

[@CareerProtocol]

You're too late for deferred admission. When you reapply, schools expect to see changes and evolution. So especially if you wait 2 years, they should give you a solid, fair chance the second time. As for whether it's too soon to apply, this is very nuanced and hard to answer in a public forum. For MOST people, the key to really making the most of the MBA and avoiding a 3rd life crisis 3-4 years post-MBA is about self awareness. It's about learning enough about yourself BEFORE you go so that you know what you really want and need to learn and have a solid and accurate hypothesis of the career trajectory you would ENJOY beyond the MBA. Any post-MBA path with be lucrative, so the question of which one will be most fulfilling to you is paramount. You only get ONE shot at the MBA reset, so the best time to go is when you're ready to really make that count. You might want to check out our free MBA Success Boot Camp (coming next week) that helps you focus on your future vision and decide if an MBA is right for what you really want. But even still, my guess is, you will be much better positioned to benefit from all the information an MBA imparts with 3-4 years of experience instead of 1.5-2. Even if your career achievements are strong, really growing to understand yourself doesn't cram well. Takes a little time and experimentation. Make sure to get on our email list if you want to hear about the boot camp! careerprotocol.com/join

[@IfIWantItToBeThenItIsUpToMe]

@@CareerProtocol Thank you so much for the reply!! This one comment actually helped me a ton too!! I’ll make sure to get on your email list right away since that boot camp sounds super helpful. Thanks again!

[@seanquinn1392]

Very illuminating and inspiring !

[@CareerProtocol]

So happy to hear it!! I got pretty inspired myself making this one!

[@nehamuthappa1171]

Amazing!

[@aedocruz654]

"Please create a video explaining the differences between attending an AACSB-accredited school and an ACBSP-accredited MBA program."

[@sametonebavouidi-ngoma5555]

Thank you Angela for this video. Please, I have a question. Most of MBA programs recommand to have at least 2/3 years of FT work experience to get into. I am planning to apply in R2 for intake of 2025. At that time ( matriculating) , I will have 2 years of work experience. I am 28 years old and a part of my 2 years of WE, I have followed a work-study ( 2 weeks at school and 2 weeks at the company every month ) program for 3 years to get my engineering degree in France . I have also done a 3 month internship in India and I am from a very less representive country ( Republic of Congo). Now, do you think that my work-study program and the internship could compensate the fact of having less FT WE ? Thank you so much for your answer.

[@CareerProtocol]

It sounds like you have 2 years of work experience, some of which was work/study? Or was the work study in addition to the 2 years of FTE. In any event, you clearly appear to be on the less-experienced side of the applicant pool. Whether that will limit your candidacy depends on the content of your experience, the recruiting philosophy of the specific schools you apply to, and how well you communicate in the application. There is no one clear right answer, but my guess is that your candidacy will be stronger if you stay where you are, get promoted, and add 1-2 more years of experience. The top US schools prefer 4-5 years of work experience. European schools take a range, including both less than that and more than that depending on the school. Good luck!