Is MBA the right step after college?

Question:

I will be graduating from a 4 year university next summer. I would like to go to graduate school to get my MBA. I'd like to do this before I get caught up in a job and not be interested in going back to school. As far as my studies go. I am a finance major and am looking to become a financial advisor. I would like to have a finance concentration with my MBA. I know that many graduate schools recommend or require that applicants have prior work experience, but I do not have any.
I am planning on moving to the south as i live in the midwest now. I thought the best idea would be to get my MBA down there and maybe get an internship while doing so.
The schools i am considering are Georgia Tech, UNC-Charlotte, Winthrop, Florida State. I thought Georgia's program looked good, but they seem to be strict in requiring work experience.
Does anyone have any advice regarding what step i should take after undergrad or suggestions on possible grad schools? Thank you.

Answer:
Get some work experience first. You'll be a much stronger candidate, you'll have more saved up for tuition (if you choose your company carefully, they might even pay for your degree), and you'll have a better idea of the exact courses and focus you'll need to advance in your chosen field.

Most reputable MBA schools will require you to have at least two years of experience in a business field before you apply. The reason is that the classes will make a lot more sense to you. I always advice my students to work for a couple of years in the town where they want to undertake their graduate studies.

Good Luck!

Is MBA the right step after college?

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