NYU Stern Part Time vs. Full Time

I am also wondering the same question. Most people will say the full time program is better because of the benefits of on site recruiting for full time students. But if you are working and want to do part time after work or on weekends, the flexibility is great.

On a side note, is it true that it is alot easier to get into the part time program vs the full time program?

I heard the same things you did, that full time provides better benefits. I also heard that it's easier to get into the part-time program. I guess if you look at the average GMAT score and other statistics, that makes sense.

EssaySnark says, Stern's P/T program is somewhat less competitive, though by no means easy to get into. GMAT and GPA ranges are considerably looser for Langone P/T. And, sometimes Stern still has slots available in the P/T entering class just a few weeks before that class begins (e.g., right now, they're still accepting apps for the September start). The curriculum of both programs at Stern is identical and the faculty are the same. EssaySnark has heard that the P/T program attracts slightly older students. Some schools' P/T programs are very segregated from the F/T program with little opportunity to network. It's often tough for P/Ters to participate in the same clubs and student activities, just due to scheduling constraints.

Probably the most important difference to note is, Stern does not allow Langone P/T students to participate in on-campus recruiting for internships or first jobs, because the P/T people already have a job. So, the P/T program would not be appropriate for career-changers.

It's important to express in the Stern P/T app not only why MBA and why Stern, but also why Langone (all three).

Last point, and this cannot be overstated: Quality of life doing a P/T MBA and F/T job SUCKS. Especially if you have a family. And you're doing it for like three years or something. It is GRUELING. F/T program is much much much better for this reason alone. Being able to focus only on school -- and getting through it faster -- makes for a positive experience overall.

essaysnark wrote:EssaySnark says, Stern's P/T program is somewhat less competitive, though by no means easy to get into. GMAT and GPA ranges are considerably looser for Langone P/T. And, sometimes Stern still has slots available in the P/T entering class just a few weeks before that class begins (e.g., right now, they're still accepting apps for the September start). The curriculum of both programs at Stern is identical and the faculty are the same. EssaySnark has heard that the P/T program attracts slightly older students. Some schools' P/T programs are very segregated from the F/T program with little opportunity to network. It's often tough for P/Ters to participate in the same clubs and student activities, just due to scheduling constraints.

Probably the most important difference to note is, Stern does not allow Langone P/T students to participate in on-campus recruiting for internships or first jobs, because the P/T people already have a job. So, the P/T program would not be appropriate for career-changers.

It's important to express in the Stern P/T app not only why MBA and why Stern, but also why Langone (all three).

Last point, and this cannot be overstated: Quality of life doing a P/T MBA and F/T job SUCKS. Especially if you have a family. And you're doing it for like three years or something. It is GRUELING. F/T program is much much much better for this reason alone. Being able to focus only on school -- and getting through it faster -- makes for a positive experience overall.

Sorry if this is a naive question, but when you say "not only why MBA and why Stern, but also Langone," Langone is the name of the B School at Stern which is in NYU? I thought Stern is the B-School

It's the Langone Program @ the Stern School of Business. And to a prior comment about the sense of community. The short answer is Yes there is less of a sense of community, but that's to be expected of any part time program.

I was wondering about this too but I am interested in hearing more. I read in student blogs and an admission chat that the Langone program is for people who want to move up in their current company and not for career switchers. Also, Langone students don't have access to the main career advisement center/services that full time students have, they have to go to a special office for part-time students that focuses on moving up in their current company as opposed to starting a new career.