Dear ajnagdev,

Congratulations on your admission offers from two great programs! A tough choice...

I think it comes down to which program you feel is the best match for you and your goals, which one will best meet your expectations. While it is tough to make a career change during/immediately after a part-time MBA, it is not impossible. It simply means your expectations must be adjusted that you might not find that right opportunity until 6-12 months after you graduate. The reason being that you don't have much time left for a job search between working and business school. Having said that, it doesn't mean you won't be one of the fortunate ones who does find that opportunity near graduation. I encourage you to make a list of what you are wanting from your MBA experience--coursework, culture, industry connections, programs, resources, etc. Then, prioritize the list so you know what is most important to you. From there, you can evaluate each program against your list to see if one comes out as the better choice. Don't discount the importance of geography or your instincts...but don't think you can't return to CA from IU either. It just might take more effort on your part.

Good luck!
Lisa