MBA Insider #235: Advice For Admitted MBA Students
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Jun 10, 2024 Former Art Gallery Industry professional Nasim Mirzai discusses her transition to Duke's Fuqua School of Business. She shares advice on networking, decision-making, and career planning for MBA students. Tips on tackling tough classes like accounting and statistics and advice for admitted students on managing expectations and networking.
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Art Historian Who Pivoted To Fuqua
- Naseem transitioned from art history and five years in NYC galleries to apply for an MBA to switch careers.
- She struggled to get traction outside the art world and used networking to gain confidence to apply and ultimately chose Fuqua.
Use Student Enthusiasm To Judge Fit
- Network widely and compare multiple perspectives to choose a school that feels right.
- Naseem used student enthusiasm and candid answers plus Fuqua's alumni list in NYC to confirm fit with her career/location goals.
Replace Campus Visits With Targeted Online Meetings
- Do online networking and request specific interactions when campus visits are impossible.
- Naseem suggests asking for phone video tours, thoughtful Zoom calls, and tailoring emails to show prior research.