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Did I pick the right business school? (Masters)

Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:04 pm
Posted by Dawgnational
Georgia
Member since Nov 2012
690 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:04 pm
Basically I did my undergrad at UGA and passed the CPA exam. In addition to the 30 hours to meet the CPA requirement I really want to work in the Maryland/ DC/Virginia area or some place in the Mid-Atlantic. I was fortunate enough to get accepted into The University of Maryland: College Park (thank god). The school of business seems to be VERY good. However the accounting program there isn't too strong. I still paid the deposit. I think I made the right decision. The alumni base is very strong and I would have an excellent opportunity to network not to mention getting the extra 30 hours to meet the CPA requirement. I think if I have one school from the south (UGA) and one school from the north /mid-Atlantic (Maryland) on my resume I would have a networking capabilities and alumni base. I am still wandering if I should of applied to other schools like College of Williams and Mary which has a good accounting program but I am very happy with my current decision. What do you guys think?
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79120 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:06 pm to
Only ibankers on the OT bro, so we can't help
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
39555 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:06 pm to
My fiancee went to William and Mary. Many many alum in the DC area. I assume Maryland is similar. You made a good decision by picking a school in the area you want to work in, after that you may be splitting hairs.
Posted by Ghostfacedistiller
BR
Member since Jun 2008
17500 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:08 pm to
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What do you guys think?


Don't know about the W&M program, I'm sure it's good, but you can't go wrong with UMD in the DC area.

I'm sure W&M has plenty of connections too, but UMD is way more urban and plugged in that area.
Posted by SouthOfSouth
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2008
43456 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:08 pm to
Sounds like a good situation. Definitely want to go to get that masters where you want to work. Congrats.
Posted by Cajun Revolution
Member since Apr 2009
44671 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:08 pm to
Let me help you out here with some real world advice. Unless you are getting preferred placement at a prestigious company, it really doesn't matter where you get your MBA.

It's all about you and your aptitude. I know one guy right now with a shitty UNO MBA making about 300K a year.
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 1:09 pm
Posted by Legendary0903
Tree Fiddy Green Money
Member since Jan 2014
4416 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:13 pm to
Sounds like you made a good decision

I will likely end up at UGA for graduate school.

My UT flag will stay in my trunk for two years.
Posted by FunroePete
The Big Cheezy
Member since Dec 2012
1531 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:15 pm to
money board
Posted by Pettifogger
Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone
Member since Feb 2012
79120 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:15 pm to
quote:

My UT flag will stay in my trunk for two years.



My car got keyed in Athens during my first 2 weeks. Added a UGA law sticker and I was good from that point.
Posted by Legendary0903
Tree Fiddy Green Money
Member since Jan 2014
4416 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:18 pm to
My car got keyed when I visited some friends one weekend in the Spring... they key that shite year around in Athens.
Posted by Dawgnational
Georgia
Member since Nov 2012
690 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 1:27 pm to
Thank you all!! :)

Univ of Maryland is very centrally located. It is only 30 minutes from DC. According to the website there are 30,000 alumni’s in the DC area. Univ of Maryland is also one of biggest school in the Mid-Atlantic (so a large alumni base).

I am very fortunate to be accepted and I plan to work hard and prove it!

Thanks again everyone
This post was edited on 6/11/14 at 1:28 pm
Posted by Dawgnational
Georgia
Member since Nov 2012
690 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 2:19 pm to
Good advice Cajun Revolution. A big part of the real world is the persons aptitude, people skills, and leadership.
Posted by SSpaniel
Germantown
Member since Feb 2013
29658 posts
Posted on 6/11/14 at 2:22 pm to
quote:

Let me help you out here with some real world advice. Unless you are getting preferred placement at a prestigious company, it really doesn't matter where you get your MBA.




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