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The\u00a0extensive available advice\u00a0about applying to MBA programs<\/a> was largely created with applicants to full-time\u00a0MBA programs\u00a0in mind. If you are applying to\u00a0part-time MBA programs, 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.<\/p>\n Here are a few things that set the part-timer apart from the crowd:<\/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\u00a0resume,\u00a0essays, and the application form, put thought into how you present your current work scenario; look at it from the eyes of prospective classmates.<\/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\u00a0goals essay<\/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.<\/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.<\/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\u00a0pharma\u00a0and\u00a0finance\u00a0in New York.\u00a0Consider and address this factor in differentiating yourself.<\/p>\n Good luck with your applications!<\/p>\n Our experienced admissions consultants can help you prepare a strong and compelling part-time or full-time MBA application. Check out our MBA Admissions Services<\/a>, get matched with the best advisor for you, and work together to create an application that will get you ACCEPTED!<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Navigate the MBA Maze: 9 Tips to Acceptance<\/a>, a free guide This article<\/a> originally appeared on 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 to apply, writing your application essays, or prepping for your interviews, we are just a call (or click) away.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"Get](\"https:\/\/gmatclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/The_best_MBA_Programs-_A_Guide_to_selecting_the_right_one.png\")
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