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Waitlist FT MBA (Top 25) vs PT MBA (Need Advice)

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I have been waitlisted at two schools, Tepper and Emory. Both programs have requested I take the GMAT again. Since they plan on making decisions in the next month or so I need to retake sometime in April. Even if I get admitted the chances of a scholarship/fellowship are slim. The idea of 100K in loans is not appealing to me as a 34 year old professional. I have also been accepted to a top ranked PT program which I could pay for out-of-pocket and still maintain my director position at a financial institution.

Should I retake the GMAT to attend a Top 25 program or just accept the PT program?
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by VP_MBA_Guru » Sat Mar 21, 2009 1:38 pm
Hi TW,
Ultimately the decision is for you to make, but my assessment is if you are on the waitlist, then it will be difficult for you to receive a scholarship/fellowship.

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