08/09/2006 | University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
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Vadim Zverev

University of Rochester, William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration

  1. What were you doing before your MBA?
    •Partner / Manager in credit card processing and equipment sales firm
    •Petty Officer Second Class, Fleet Marine Force, US Navy
    •Intern, Corporate Finance / Investment Banking, Allen and Company
     
  2. What were your main reasons for deciding to attend business school?
    •To get solid understanding of finance, accounting and economics
    •To make a transition from the military to the civilian world.
     
  3. What research did you undertake in selecting your school? 
    •Reviewed school rankings
    •Reviewed school web-sites
    •Spoke to peers and other graduate students 
    •Visited several campuses
     
  4. What were the main criteria in your selection?
    •Rankings / post-grad salaries
    •Scholarships / fellowships
    •Level of support from CMC Faculty
    •Average entrant’s GMAT score and GPA
    •Location
     
  5. Why did you decide to study either in your own country or overseas? 
    Close to family and friends. Study overseas was never really an option
     
  6. How well do your think the MBA is regarded in your home country?
    There are many MBA programs with different educational requirements. Schools offering these programs also differ with respect to their motivations. At times the level of education becomes secondary to quick profits. This is understandable but unfortunate as these programs dilute the overall value of the MBA. Therefore I think the value of MBA differs depending on the school. I think it is very much also driven by the economic conditions. At this time the MBA hiring is on the rise. Big Hoooorah to that!
     
  7. How are you financing your studies?
    •Eric C. Vance Fellowship
    •Montgomery GI Bill
    •Persian Gulf Veteran Scholarship
    •Government Loan.
     
  8. Did you apply for any scholarships? If so, which ones?
    I was granted a Fellowship upon the acceptance to school.
     
  9. Were you successful in obtaining a scholarship? 
    Yes.
     
  10. Have you already been, or do you intend to become an entrepreneur?
    Yes. I think I am an entrepreneur at heart. Always think of the ways to make a buck and have fun doing it!
     
  11. Are there any well-known and/or successful entrepreneurs that are alumni of your school?
    There are quite a few. Many come and speak to us throughout the year. As you can imagine, every story is unique.
     
  12. How much do you expect to earn on graduation?
    I expect to earn enough to provide for my family and may be a bit more. With that said, what I really expect is to find a job that is in line with my career objectives.
     
  13. What do you expect to do on graduation and where do you expect to be based?
    M&A / Investment Banking, location is secondary.
     
  14. Where do you see yourself in ten years time:
    I would like to be looked upon as the best in what I do.
     
  15. How easy or difficult do you expect it to be to achieve these objectives?
    It takes patience, strong commitment and motivation.
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