Part time Stern MBA

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pinkhaze: Junior | Next Rank: 30 Posts; Posts: 12; Joined: Mon May 17, 2010 2:39 pm

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 Stacey Oyler » Tue May 18, 2010 12:52 pm

Hi,

Thanks for your post. Please see my comments below:

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.

The application data forms will ask you if your employer is sponsoring you, so you need not bring it up in your essay. In general it's best to cite specific reasons that you are attracted to the part time program.

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.

You are right to be wary. There really isn't a need to talk about finances in this essay. It really is a moot point and doesn't belong.

In general you seem to know what belongs and doesn't belong in the essay. Trust your instincts!

Best,

Stacey

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by pinkhaze » Tue May 18, 2010 7:05 pm

Thanks for the vote of confidence Stacey! Appreciate your reply.

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by Stacey Oyler » Wed May 19, 2010 9:50 am

You're welcome!

Best,

Stacey

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