This is the first step towards my MBA (Master in Business Administration) dream. I have been planning to take this course since 2006; unfortunately it never gets materialized until recently. I took the cudgel to browse the Internet for MBA program, asked my colleague about it, and there I was picking up the phone, inquiring about the MBA program in Ateneo Graduate School of Business (GSB), and scheduling myself up for the exam. The admission exam was held on May 24, 2008 in Ateneo GSB, and I only learned the result yesterday. I'm happy to tell you that I passed. Yahoo!!! Prior to taking the exam, I submitted the copy of my transcript of records, ID photos, and paid the registrar in Ateneo GSB, Rockwell, Makati. One of the requirements of entering Ateneo GSB is that your undergrad course's GWA must be at least 85% or 2.00.

The next step is to submit other requirements prior to the enrollment period in mid-June. Class starts a week after the enrollment. Now, the thing is, MBA is costly especially that it is Ateneo GSB, the brand so desired. My challenge now is to raise money for every term (2 months). I've limited financial resources but with strong determination, I will be able to hurdle the challenge. I know there are avenues where I can make money to support my MBA studies.I strongly believe I can. It's a matter of the power of postive thinking and possessing the can-do attitude.

You might be telling me why in Ateneo GSB given the fact that acquiring MBA is expensive? Spending money for one of the top business schools in the Philippines is all worth it. If you can raise the money for it no matter how hard it is, then go for it.

Let's see in the coming months how will I be able to hurdle all the rigors of taking the MBA course. Abangan ang mga kabanata.