Accepted to Fordham and GWU!

[Dianars]

Hello!

On April 1, 2010 I found out that I got into Fordham U Part-time MBA and GWU part-time MBA!!!
(Fordham is a tad unclear though...i got the log-in information prior to the acceptance packet...)

GWU Business School BBA Graduate. completed the program in 3.5 yrs.
580 GMAT
3.71 GPA; Deans List, Magna Cum Laude Graduate, Presidential Scholar
Professional Experience: Acc Executive at Travelers Companies (finance/marketing)-2 years, Marketing Manager at a small start-up: 1 YR

I am so excited! i love both programs but it is hard for me to tell which one is ranked higher. any input?

Diana

[Lisa Anderson]

Congratulations, Diana!! There are not many rankings on part-time programs, and honestly, you shouldn't base your decision on where to go on a magazine's "methodology" of school quality. [I put methodology in quotes because all of the rankings are flawed in some way, in my humble opinion.] So, I think you should come up with your own personal methodology of what you want from the school, prioritize the list, and then compare these two programs to your list. Perhaps one will come up as the better choice?

There are differences between them--and not just in location. But let's take location as an example: If you have to move for one, then you will need to consider that. If you want to change jobs and work in New York when you finish, then you might want to already be in New York for an easier job search. You will want to ask yourself these types of questions on all of the criteria you find important to your decision--curriculum, career connections, student services, culture, etc.

Best of luck as you embark on your MBA journey!
Lisa