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[skigirl74]

Hello---I had a question I was wondering if the community could help with. I am a Korean-American who is fluent in English. I was raised in the US and speak only English--I currently reside in the US. I have a BS in English, an MBA from a top US business school, and 12 years experience in the business sector.

I know from my experiences during business school, Koreans can spend a tremendous amount of time and money prepping for entrance to US business schools (resumes, essays, practicing English for interviews, ramping up on American culture/slang). While I am not a teacher by trade, I feel I have a unique background that could assist Koreans desiring a US MBA. Do you feel there is a need for someone with my background? I see via the Net there are others located in the US who try and tutor/assist "virtually"---via Skype and the like.

Just a seed of an idea I was loving to get some feedback on. Thank you.

[ThingsComeAround]

One begs the question:

Why not just come to Korea and teach these skills?

You mentioned that you aren't a "teacher by trade". This doesn't matter. What matters is that you have gained enough skills and feel confident in explaining them to others, after years of professional work. This is teaching (also ). How would anyone take you seriously if you sign on via Skype to teach them business etiquette? Most will leave you burnt out and frustrated from no-shows or lack of attention. A project like this deserves your full attention- and it will get theirs

[madoka]

1. You haven't described anything "unique" or special about your skill set that sets you apart from any other MBA holder.

2. As the previous poster said, you can't half-a$$ it. You are either fully commited to your job or you'll never build up the clientele. I mean, would you ever entrust your future to someone who is dabbling in admissions?

3. The potential is pretty good if you were to become successful at what you do. I can make the average NET's monthly salary in any given day. Plus, I get to choose who I work with, when I work, where I work, and even if I work.

[PRagic]

OK, plus there are already a butt-load of institutes specializing in undergrad and grad entrance exams for US universities. Oh, and a large percentage of the applicants have already traveled and studied abroad before applying.

And there are a load of services, both here in Korea and in the U.S., that specialize in the actual application and acceptance processes.

I think there's and expression something like, 'If you think you have a good idea, odds are someone else has already thunk it!'

Sorry, OP. You might make a go of test prep, but, as other posters have stated, it's not a part time thing. This is a big money racquet (and I don't use the term lightly).

[hellofaniceguy]

MBA holders are a dime a dozen....unless one graduated in the very top and has something unique to offer...they are just another MBA person.
A few Harvard grads in korea are also finding that out...just because they graduated from Harvard....getting a job with their MBA is difficult.

[PRagic]

Sure. I have a good friend in the U.S.: Harvard undergrad and Chicago MBA. She runs an ivy league entrance assistance company out of her home. She got the MBA because the Harvard undergrad (English) didn't help her get a job at all.

[Nester Noodlemon]

Your qualifications will get you 2.2 million won per month in Korea. Throw your resume in the pile with everyone else, and wait.