Ultimate Goal
To be admitted to a top-tier business school
18-Month Objectives
1. Increase work experience
2. Craft a future vision
3. Develop business school goals (intellectual, social, and financial)
Action Items
Programs
[] Apply to MLT's MBA Prep Program
[] Research the Consortium
[] Research MBA Jump Start
[] Research the Riordan Program Fellows Program
GMAT
[] Buy a GMAT book
[] Find a GMAT course or instructor
PrepareOther Information Sources
[] Find a partner for the process
[] Develop a budget for the business school application process
[] Revise your resume to reflect how you want it to look 2 years from now
[] Develop an 18-month calendar
Network
[] Arrange a campus and classroom visit at your local campus even if you know you don't want to go there
[] Interview 3 or more people who have been to business school
[] Visit BusinessWeek.com
[] Visit Marquis Parker's Blog and ask a question
[] Use the 8 Principles of Purpose to craft your personal statement