This is a great forum.
What is the difference between getting accepted to a part time MBA program, and a full time MBA program. Do adcoms look for different qualities in applicants? I heard full-time programs are much more competitive. Is this true?
Thanks!
lizincali
Acceptance to part-time vs. full-time programs
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Dear LizInCali,
Thanks for your post!
The rumors you've heard are generally true: the top full-time programs are typically harder to get into than their part-time counterparts. This is evidenced by the higher average GPAs and GMAT scores and lower acceptance rates across the board at top full-time vs. top part-time offerings.
One factor at play here is that the full-time offerings are typically less 'regional' than their part-time counterparts, broadening the applicant pool to the entire globe vs. a more localized market. Of course, this does not mean that the part-time programs aren't worth looking into, nor that they are 'easy' from an admissions standpoint.
In a nutshell, the part-time experience is generally more tailored to someone who is remaining in their current field and looking to accelerate their career. In fact, many part-time MBA students are reimbursed by their employer for some or all of the tuition fees. Full-time programs offer more of an immersion experience, enabling students to make a clean break from their prior experiences and enact a career change if they so desire (many use the programs to accelerate their existing careers as well).
Best of luck,
Graham
Thanks for your post!
The rumors you've heard are generally true: the top full-time programs are typically harder to get into than their part-time counterparts. This is evidenced by the higher average GPAs and GMAT scores and lower acceptance rates across the board at top full-time vs. top part-time offerings.
One factor at play here is that the full-time offerings are typically less 'regional' than their part-time counterparts, broadening the applicant pool to the entire globe vs. a more localized market. Of course, this does not mean that the part-time programs aren't worth looking into, nor that they are 'easy' from an admissions standpoint.
In a nutshell, the part-time experience is generally more tailored to someone who is remaining in their current field and looking to accelerate their career. In fact, many part-time MBA students are reimbursed by their employer for some or all of the tuition fees. Full-time programs offer more of an immersion experience, enabling students to make a clean break from their prior experiences and enact a career change if they so desire (many use the programs to accelerate their existing careers as well).
Best of luck,
Graham
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