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Hi,
I am looking for guidance on how I might frame my situation positively for my application to business school.

I am looking to enter a part-time MBA program while maintaining my current full-time job at a nonprofit as Director of Development where I have been for a year now.

I have 4 years of work experience and am pursuing an MBA for two possible future moves once I achieve an MBA
1) a move into the corporate sector through either consulting or as a marketing executive
OR
2) to be the Director of larger nonprofit organization, perhaps focusing on international development.

An exciting reason for me to pursue an MBA is to have many doors opened and to experience a deeper level of leadership and organizational development -- and I don't want the entry into an MBA Program to be closed because I am unclear on my exact future career goals.

Do you have any advice for me as to how I might be clear while expressing my desire to pursue opportunities through my studies?

Thank you in advance for your help!

Many applicants change or revise their post MBA goals once they matriculate. Therefore, I would suggest that you pick one path to discuss in your application to show that you have thoroughly thought through the decision to get an MBA at this point, how your previous experience will factor in, and why an MBA is necessary for your chosen career path. Adcom likes to see that you have given the process thought even though your plans may change in the future.

Thank you for this feedback!

No problem. Best of luck!