{"id":32917,"date":"2016-05-01T11:27:55","date_gmt":"2016-05-01T18:27:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/?p=32917"},"modified":"2016-07-27T15:37:01","modified_gmt":"2016-07-27T22:37:01","slug":"tips-for-applying-to-part-time-mba-programs-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/tips-for-applying-to-part-time-mba-programs-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for Applying to Part-Time MBA Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The school and work balance will be tough. Prove that you can handle it!<\/p>\n

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The\u00a0<\/span>extensive available advice<\/span><\/a>\u00a0about applying to MBA programs was largely created with applicants to full-time\u00a0<\/span>MBA programs<\/span>\u00a0in mind. If you are applying to\u00a0<\/span>part-time MBA programs<\/span>, most of this advice will be pertinent for you as well. But there are some nuances to applying to part-time programs that warrant attention. Here are a few things that set the part-timer apart from the crowd:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. You have unique work\/study balance issues<\/strong><\/p>\n

The fact that you'll be working while you are studying is one of the major differences between full-time and part-time programs, and this fact significantly affects the application. The nitty-gritty of your daily work is a resource you will bring directly to class discussions and group projects. You can share the reality of your work world in real time with your classmates.\u00a0The adcoms view this factor as a core benefit of part-time programs and integral to their unique learning process.\u00a0Hence, in your\u00a0<\/span>resume<\/span><\/a>,\u00a0<\/span>essays<\/span><\/a>, and the application form, put thought into how you present your current work scenario; look at it from the eyes of prospective classmates.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Recruitment policies vary for part-timers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moreover, since you are continuing to work, your goals won\u2019t necessarily start at the magic moment you graduate. So, in a\u00a0<\/span>goals essay<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(depending on how the question is worded) discuss specific goals that you want to achieve in your current role, while you\u2019re in the program \u2013 doing so allows you to further illuminate your work. Part-time MBA programs are usually not for career-changers, at least in the short-term, and they may not open recruiting to them. Review the program\u2019s policies about recruiting for part-time students before you say that you\u2019ll be using it for post-MBA employment.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Showing your preparedness is a challenge<\/strong><\/p>\n

Attending grad school while working is grueling, period. Hence, adcoms look for evidence that you are prepared for it. The last thing they want is students dropping out. Sometimes an essay question directly addresses this issue. If not, it can never hurt to briefly convey awareness of the challenge and mention plans for handling it. If you\u2019ve previously successfully studied while working full-time, note that fact.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Part-timers have local concerns<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finally, for the bulk of part-time programs that target local applicants, their applicant pool may contain high concentrations from strong local industries, such as\u00a0<\/span>pharma<\/span>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>finance<\/span>\u00a0in New York.\u00a0Consider and address this factor in differentiating yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n

Good luck with your applications!<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Best<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Cindy<\/a> By Cindy Tokumitsu<\/a>,\u00a0author and co-author of numerous ebooks, articles, and special reports, including\u00a0<\/em><\/em>Why MBA<\/a> and\u00a0<\/em><\/em>Best MBA Programs: A Guide to Selecting the Right One<\/a>. Cindy has advised hundreds of successful applicants in her fifteen years with Accepted.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n

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Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Exploring the Part-Time MBA Options at NYU Stern<\/a>
\n\u2022\u00a0MBA Admissions Decisions: Should You Go Full-Time Or Part-Time?<\/a>
\n\u2022 From Example to Exemplary: How to Use Sample Essays to Make Your Essays Outstanding<\/a><\/p>\n

This article<\/a> originally appeared on\u00a0<\/em>blog.accepted.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Applying to a top b-school? The talented folks at Accepted have helped hundreds of applicants get accepted to their dream programs. Whether you are figuring out where apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/p>\n

Contact us, and get matched up with the consultant who will help\u00a0you\u00a0<\/em>get accepted<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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