Searching for my training wheels

Well I am back to contribute an impressive second post since joining YoungMBA.net. Yes, I know it seems pitiful that I have only contributed one post, but over the past two months I have been completely consumed by the pursuit of a summer internship. This quest for the coveted internship has forced me out of town many weekends and caused me to sacrifice many precious hours on the phone for “informational interviews.” In the midst of this job-hunting madness, I have been desperately trying to find time to dedicate to school, eat a full meal every now and then, and sleep enough to get me through the day. Okay, so I may be exaggerating a bit...However, one thing is for certain, the summer internship search is very stressful and takes up a large portion of a first-year MBA student’s time.

Useful Interview Tips

“What can I do to increase my chances of getting into business school straight out of college?” This is a question that I get frequently from current college students, and it was certainly a question on my mind going through the whole admissions process last year. There is definitely a big disadvantage to those of you who are attempting to get into an MBA program right after undergrad. However, it is certainly possible, even at the top schools if you are able to prove yourself.

I am convinced that the decision of whether you will be accepted to a top b-school is determined during the interview process. Yes, your application is incredibly important, but a piece of paper can only get you so far. Getting an opportunity to interview at a b-school simply means that you are a good candidate on paper, hence setting yourself apart from everyone during the interview is crucial.