Article: Prospective MBA Resources: Self-Assessment Aids MBA Applicants

Who am I? That's the existential question that faces many college undergrads for sure. But MBA applicants are likely to be asking that question for a whole different purpose, which is career direction. And the answer, in many cases, lies with self-assessment tests.

MBA students hear a lot about self-assessment tests as they begin the recruiting process in the fall of their first year. But there's a case to be made for aspiring MBAs to begin this process when they first start applying to graduate business schools (BusinessWeek.com, 9/23/2007) and to continue it throughout their careers.

"With the admissions process, the more you know yourself and the career track you're heading on, the better you'll be at answering the [application essay] questions," says Graham Richmond, co-founder and CEO of Clear Admit (BusinessWeek.com, 10/18/2007), an MBA admissions consultant based in Philadelphia. He adds that knowing oneself will not only make you a better applicant, but also a better student who will be able to take advantage of all the MBA program has to offer from the very start.

A Range of Tests
But just how does an MBA applicant get started on the road to self discovery? There are many tools available—from personality and self-assessment tests to sessions with a professional career adviser or admissions counselor. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and Keirsey Temperament Sorter-II are among the personality tests you can consider. And CareerLeader (BusinessWeek.com, 9/28/2004) has a common self-assessment test for entering MBA students to take. 

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