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by pinkhaze » Mon May 17, 2010 2:50 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 Linda Abraham » Tue May 18, 2010 12:26 pm
pinkhaze wrote: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!
#1 and #2 are both fine, legitimate reasons for pursuing the part-time MBA. I also agree that #1 is a vote of confidence in you.

You may also want to add something along that the part-time option allows you to immediately apply what you are learning and and to continue growing professionally through ongoing work experience.

Best,
Linda
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by pinkhaze » Tue May 18, 2010 7:05 pm
Thanks very much for your reply - very helpful! :)
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by Linda Abraham » Mon May 24, 2010 4:45 pm
pinkhaze wrote:Thanks very much for your reply - very helpful! :)
You're most welcome.
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