BGGE Business Education Center

BGGE recognizes that deciding on whether or not to pursue a MBA can be a tough decision. Because of the academic, financial, time, and stress considerations, many entrepreneurs opt for only an undergraduate degree - while others will find that a community workshop, business seminar, or a free online business course will suffice.

BGGE offers this segmented guide to help you plan, prepare, and ultimately succeed in business school. But you'll also find checklists, tips, articles, and other useful tools if you decide on an alternate educational path.

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#1 PREPARE FOR BUSINESS SCHOOL

..... Preparation Guides & Checklists

About.com - Business School Channel

Deciding which business school to attend is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Get tips that will help you choose the business school or undergraduate school that's right for you... About.com (now Thought.com) comprehensive business school sub-channels include admissions, careers, & business school life links.

Business School Checklist & Timeline

"Your Business School Application Timeline and Checklist" @ MBA.com

OfftoCollege.com

OfftoCollege.com functions as your online guidance counselor for your off-to-college needs.

college guide • college planning • college and universities • colleges • college search • continuing education • online programs • financial aid • college aid • college prep • moving to college • shopping for college • student loans • scholarships & MORE.

Students.gov

Students.gov is an interagency cooperative effort that provides students and their families with a gateway to Federal government information and services they need. Online information and transactions are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. On your time. On your schedule. students.gov is sponsored and led by the U.S. Department of Education, and is affiliated with the USA.gov Federal portal.

..... Self Assessment

College Answer - Assessing Yourself

Assessing your personality, interests, and skills now will help later when it's time to choose a career.

MBA.com Business Study Self-Assessment Checklist

Checklist to figure out if you are ready to get an MBA or other graduate business degree. View or download as article as an infographic.

Orlando Biz Journal - Self-Assessment Article

Going back to school? Self-assessment first step before deciding on program by Michelle Cater Rash

..... Identify Degree Options & Occupations

BusinessSchoolEdge.com - Available Biz Degrees

A "map" of the many facets of the corporate world and of the best business degrees currently available. BusinessSchoolEdge.com also provides a business school locator and other career information.

Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH)

Compiled by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, this A-Z Occupations Handbook includes a description of the work, training and education needed, earnings, expected job prospects, what workers do on the job, and working conditions --- as well as job search tips, links to information about the job market in each state, and more.

As of April 2019, "employment of business and financial operations occupations is projected to grow 10 percent from 2016 to 2026, faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 773,800 new jobs".

..... Entrance Exam Prep & Registration

College Board Tests

Register online for the SAT, view and send your SAT scores, and find all the information you need — including exam dates, fees, test centers, etc. — for the SAT Reasoning Test™, SAT Subject Tests™, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP.

MaxTheTest

SAT/ACT prep program on the internet based on the Demystifying Standardized Tests program.

..... Explore Campus Life

Campus Crime Statistics Online

Parents and students can now use the Internet to review campus crime statistics for colleges and university campuses online.

College Roommates

Online resource for students having problems with their roommates on or off campus.

College View - Campus Safety

In addition to helpful campus safety information and resources, CollegeView also offers the following information to help the college-bound student choose an ideal educational pathway: College Student Internships, College Life Quotes, College Scholarship Money, etc.

#2 FIND A BUSINESS SCHOOL

..... College Search & Resources

College Navigator

Find colleges based on location, programs, tuition, distance learning, evening courses, and more. Save your favorites and compare up to four colleges.

CampusTours

Interactive Virtual Tours and Campus Maps. CampusTours was founded in 1997 as a way for students to take virtual tours of colleges and universities.

USA College Compass

Expanded profiles and anvanced search for more than 1,800 schools, all entering class stats, including SAT scores and GPAs and financial aid packages given to students by schools.

How to Make the Most of Virtual College Tours Virtual college tours can be a useful sorting tool for weighing options or previewing a campus.

..... Graduate School Search & Resources

MBA.com

Locate schools and get other useful information about applying to a MBA program. Prepare & register for the GMAT.

MBAalliance.com

MBA Alliance offers a guide to top MBA programs, online MBA programs, mba schools, executive mba degrees, application information and MBA job opportunities.

Online MBA

The MBA Program Information Site. We have the answers to all your questions about MBA applications, programs, careers, and more. Online and campus program finder tool.

..... FREE Business Courses & Training

10 Places to Get a Free Business Education Online

Getting a business education doesn't have to be expensive. An increasing number of colleges, universities and even nonprofit organizations offer free business courses online. Find out how you can sign up for these courses and what you can get from them.

SBA's Small Business Training Network

SBTN is a virtual campus offering online courses, publications, and other forms of technical assistance. Courses are self-paced and take about 30 minutes to complete. A brief online registration is requried.

#3 APPLY TO BUSINESS SCHOOL

Business School Admission Requirements and Process

BusinessSchoolEdge.com provides a helpful guide to the business school admission process.

College Application Tools & Advice

Applying to college takes thought, effort, and organization. CollegeBoard.com tools and expert advice can help you keep track of applications, apply to college online, and write solid admission essays.

#4 PAY FOR BUSINESS SCHOOL

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Increase your chances for winning a scholarship award ....

Sign up for more than one FREE scholarship search service especially if the search engine is based on a personal profile. The more detailed the profile, the greater chances of finding one that matches your talents & goals.
Many scholarship awards, if not most, are based on the submission of an essay. Fine-tune your scholarship essay using a professional essay editing service like EssayEdge.com

CollegeBoard.com

Online tool to help you locate scholarships, internships, grants, and loans that match your education level, talents, and background. Database of more than 2,300 sources of college funding, totaling nearly $3 BILLION in available aid! Find official college planning and preparation tools too.

FAFSA

Apply, check status, & make changes online to your college or grad school financial aid application.

FastWeb Scholarship Search

Free scholarship matching service, get student financial aid, and find money to pay for college.

National Student Loan Data System

Check Your Financial Aid History. If you have a Pell Grant, Stafford Loan, PLUS Loan, or Consolidation Loan, find out all the details.

SallieMae

When it comes to paying for college first look for money you won’t have to pay back (scholarships and grants). Then explore federal student loans. Finally, consider a responsible private student loan to cover the rest.

SimpleTuition.com

SimpleTuition - the smart way to choose student loans. A comparison engine for student loans, Simple Tuition offers customers rates from both partner and non-affiliated lenders. Products include private student loans, parents loans, federal student loans and student loan consolidation