Part-time MBA chances in Kellogg and Booth

[agatsya]

I was wondering if someone could help me by providing any insight in to what my chances are for getting into either Kellogg or Booth part-time MBA?

Age: 32 (Indian male)
GMAT: 660
Work Exp: 10 yrs (I am a manager with direct reports, 3 promotions in 9 years which are really difficult to get in my company)
Undegrad GPA: 3.7
Grad GPA: 3.1
1 Patent and 1 technical paper.
Extra curricular activities: Involved in city library events.

Do i stand a chance?

[Jessica@VeritasPrep]

For Booth, the official admissions policy is that the same standards are applied to part-time and full-time students. I believe this will be true at Kellogg as well. Unofficially, it seems that it is a little less competitive to get in to the part-time program (perhaps due to fewer applicants?). The work/recommendations component is also much more important for a part-time applicant. I assume that you will keep your job while you are in school (and after) so the recommendations play a very large role.

At Booth, the same professors teach full-time and part-time classes, and, students from the full-time program will take evening classes with students from the part-time program (I took at least 2 of these during my second year at Booth).

A 660 is slightly low for GMAT but your GPA is on the high end (where did you do your undergraduate work?). However, again, with 10 years in the work force, it is your professional experience and your record of success at your company which will be the deciding factor.

I think you have a shot. For now, I would work on the extracurricular/volunteer activities and on writing fantastic essays that truly explain why you need an MBA to continue to succeed at this point in your career!

Good luck!

[agatsya]

Thanks a lot for your reply Jessica. I do intend to keep working while in school, and i am hoping to get good recommendations letters. It is good to know that Booth has the same professors for both PT and FT program and students from both the programs share classes. To answer your question, I did my undegrad from India and went to grad school here in USA. I was actively involved in extra-curricular activities while in my undergrad and other than that i have just been involved with my city library a little bit, not much though. I plan to change and add some more extra-curricular activities to my resume.

Do you think networking with students from these schools in open house may boost my chances a little bit?

[Jessica@VeritasPrep]

In and of itself, networking with students will not help you. However, attending these events and talking with students will give you a better idea of the culture and feel of the school. This should help you when you write your essays. You wil be able to use examples, reference things that current students said about the program that resonated with you, etc.