thanks tixe for that very informative response. you had some good points. do you have an mba? you almost sound like you teach. =) I began to think last night about whether I am ready for school or not. To your point, a couple more years of work experience may better equip me for discussions and projects in class. By any chance do you know the average age of an mba student? Are there really any pros or cons of going this early? Most companies see an MBA as an accomplishment but at the same time rely more on your actual work experience. Am I wrong?