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by pinkhaze » Mon May 17, 2010 2:51 pm
Hi,

I'm applying to the Langone part-time program at Stern.

I have questions about essay 2 which basically asks why you want to do an mba on a part-time basis.

1. Is it ok to say something to the effect of my employers love me and they're sponsoring me? That is part of why I want to do an MBA, but do ad coms frown on such mercenary motivations? The point I want to make by including this information is, my employers must really see potential in me to make such a big investment - which means I must be really good.

2. Is it ok to say that with the part-time MBA, I don't forego my salary, so it is much easier financially? I'm wary for 2 reasons - it's obvious and it's honest, but not in the best way.

Please let me know your opinions.

Thanks very much!
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by jkhousto » Tue May 18, 2010 8:38 am
Dear Pinkhaze:

Thanks so much for your questions regarding positioning yourself for the Langone part-time program.

In both #1 and #2 above you are basically making the point that the part-time program makes financial sense for you and presents a lower opportunity cost.

In #1, take your thoughts one step further. Your company thinks you are worthy of their investment, but they also should immediately reap the benefit of you furthering your business training. This is key. A part-time MBA will allow you to take the classroom learning and put it to work the next day - not in two years after graduation! An essay that clearly states how the part-time MBA will affect your work and leadership development in the almost immediate term can really clarify the case for WHY you need an MBA. For example, if you currently work in finance but believe that marketing classes could help you work on planning projects with the marketing department, this supports you pursuing the part-time option.

With regards to point #2, it is OK to state that working while in business school makes sense for you. Furthermore, consider possibly mentioning that your investment of time in the part-time Langone program is something you are eager to make. A part-time MBA is a considerable time investment, but if you can talk about the networking and/or specific academic and career goals that you will advance via the Langone program, I think you will help an admissions committee see you as a more thoughtful candidate.

Lastly, about a month ago, mbaMIssion posted a blog about the pros and cons of part-time MBA programs, and I thought I would attach the link as an FYI for you.
https://www.mbamission.com/blog/2010/04/ ... -time-mba/

Best of luck!
Jennifer
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by pinkhaze » Tue May 18, 2010 7:06 pm
Wow, thanks a ton for all the useful info! :)
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