LearningLearning

forforLifeLife

Things to Think Things to Think About…About…

• On-the-job-trainingOn-the-job-training– Corporate Culture Corporate Culture – Organizational SystemsOrganizational Systems– Operating ProceduresOperating Procedures– Leadership & ManagementLeadership & Management

• CertificationsCertifications– Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Certified Public Accountant (CPA)– Certified Financial ManagerCertified Financial Manager– Certified Internal AuditorCertified Internal Auditor

• DegreesDegrees– MastersMasters– J.D.J.D.– DoctorateDoctorate

TypesTypes ofof LearningLearning

OpportunitiesOpportunities

Other Things to Think Other Things to Think About…About…

• Geography can make a differenceGeography can make a difference– Area Educational OptionsArea Educational Options– Distance-Learning ProgramsDistance-Learning Programs– Full-Time, Part-time, and/or Evening Distance-Full-Time, Part-time, and/or Evening Distance-

Learning ProgramsLearning Programs– Different Degree ConcentrationsDifferent Degree Concentrations– Program FlexibilityProgram Flexibility

• Corporate Funds for Tuition and TrainingCorporate Funds for Tuition and Training• Corporate Encouragement for Learning Corporate Encouragement for Learning

Opportunities Opportunities • Work/Life BalanceWork/Life Balance• Individual GoalsIndividual Goals

More than LearningMore than Learning

The TestsThe Tests

• GMATGMAT- Graduate Management Admissions - Graduate Management Admissions

TestTest

• GREGRE - Graduate Record Examination - Graduate Record Examination

• LSATLSAT- Law School Admissions Test- Law School Admissions Test

• CPACPA- Certified Public Accountant Examination- Certified Public Accountant Examination

Testing Testing FactsFacts

• Scores can be valid for up to 5 yearsScores can be valid for up to 5 years

• Exams can be taken Multiple TimesExams can be taken Multiple Times

• Not intelligence testsNot intelligence tests– Predictive of Achievement in a Graduate Predictive of Achievement in a Graduate

ProgramProgram– Primarily Used by Primarily Used by

Admissions Staff for Admissions Staff for Admissions DecisionsAdmissions Decisions

- Logical ThinkingLogical Thinking

- Writing - Writing - Quantitative- Quantitative- Verbal- Verbal

• Serve as Motivation to go Back to Serve as Motivation to go Back to SchoolSchool

• Exams Can Cover Multiple Areas Exams Can Cover Multiple Areas – Reading ComprehensionReading Comprehension– Analytical ReasoningAnalytical Reasoning

Testing Testing FactsFacts

PreparationPreparation• Standardized TestsStandardized Tests

– Study and Practice MaterialsStudy and Practice Materials•BooksBooks•On-line MaterialsOn-line Materials•Formal ClassesFormal Classes

– Tests Tests •FormatFormat

– Online (GMAT, GRE) Online (GMAT, GRE) – Traditional Paper & Pencil format (LSAT)Traditional Paper & Pencil format (LSAT)

•DatesDates– Set Schedule of Testing Dates and Locations (LSAT, Set Schedule of Testing Dates and Locations (LSAT,

CPA)CPA)– Flexible Dates and Locations (GMAT, GRE)Flexible Dates and Locations (GMAT, GRE)

Benefits of Learning for LifeBenefits of Learning for Life

• Strengthen and Improve Individual Strengthen and Improve Individual SkillsSkills

• Learn New Ideas and ConceptsLearn New Ideas and Concepts

• Individuals Meet Qualifications Individuals Meet Qualifications for Promotion for Promotion

Benefits of Learning for LifeBenefits of Learning for Life

• Improve the Organization by Aiding Improve the Organization by Aiding in the Achievement of its Goals and in the Achievement of its Goals and ObjectivesObjectives

• Encourages Others to Seek Encourages Others to Seek Further Educational Further Educational OpportunitiesOpportunities

• Promotes and Motivates Others Promotes and Motivates Others to Operate at their Peak to Operate at their Peak Potential Potential

Things to Do Before GraduationThings to Do Before Graduation

• Devise a Game PlanDevise a Game Plan– Set Goals and ObjectivesSet Goals and Objectives– Know your OptionsKnow your Options

• Establish Lasting Relationships with Faculty Establish Lasting Relationships with Faculty and Staffand Staff– Schedule “Exit Meetings”Schedule “Exit Meetings”– Get Contact InformationGet Contact Information– Keep in TouchKeep in Touch– Follow UpFollow Up

• Begin Studying for Graduate TestsBegin Studying for Graduate Tests• Research Different Programs Research Different Programs • Meet with Admissions PersonnelMeet with Admissions Personnel• Start ApplyingStart Applying

Good Luck on Your Good Luck on Your Journey. Journey.

Your Career is in Your Your Career is in Your HandsHands !!