Read about the area you want to transition to, talk to people who are doing what you want to do. You have to know what you want before you get here. Time goes very fast in school, so you have to know your goal ahead of time. Also, be aware that the MBA program stresses quantitative skills. If it has been a while since you have had to crunch numbers, you may want to brush up on your math skills, take a refresher course in calculus or statistics.
Most people come out and visit the campus, talk to students, sit in on a class.
Also, active community and personal involvement. We want people who seize the opportunity to innovate wherever they are. Balance is very important in the Anderson environment. We have a rigorous class environment to help you grow, and myriad ways to apply that knowledge outside of the classroom through internships and consulting projects. We place a tremendous emphasis on giving back.