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Armada0023
Joined: 22 Nov 2012
Last visit: 20 Feb 2017
Posts: 29
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Location: United States
Concentration: Statistics, Technology
Schools: Booth PT '20 (M) Ross Weekend"19 (WD)
GMAT 1: 630 Q36 V40
GPA: 3.16
WE:Information Technology (Consumer Packaged Goods)
16 Sep 2013, 17:38
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I think it largely depends on the applicant pool. A full time program will attract many people from around the country (or even the world) whereas a part-time program will attract applications from the area/region (since they will most likely live within a few hours drive). Because of that difference, the full-time program will have higher average GMAT and GPA because the adcoms can be more selective. But with the part-time program you'll have a smaller pool and probably lower average GMAT/GPA.
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What to do you want to do with your MBA? Are you a career changer (i.e. engineer to private equity)? If so, you want to go full time so you can get the all-important internship. Without it, such transitions are near impossible.
Or perhaps you would just like to make that leap into the management ranks, but stay within your industry and function? Then a PT program would work since you can get more experience from still working, and learn all of what the MBA offers.
Also, depending on the school, they may not let PT students participate in recruiting events for full time positions. So if you do want to find a new job post-MBA, it's in your interests to go full time. Your target schools should have this sort of information made available online or would be happy to answer any questions via email or information session.
Hope this helps. I look forward to others' input as well.
16 Sep 2013, 18:28
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Thanks for your response, it was very beneficial. My post-undergrad work experience so far has been as a business intern at a Fortune 100 entertainment co. and as a founder of a commercial entertainment web site start up. I am looking to get into Financial Analytics so my goal for an MBA is somewhat of a career change. Ideally I would work full time time while pursuing a part-time MBA and then acquire my desired position in Financial Analytics upon graduation.
Despite the restrictions in recruiting opportunities for part-timers, with my brief of work experience and lackluster GPA I don't believe a top Full Time Program is currently realistic. A Top 20-40 Part-Time MBA Program with limited campus recruiting opportunities vs. a Mid-Bottom Tier Full Time Program with full campus recruiting opportunities are trade-offs that will potentially have to be considered. Thanks Again.
Despite the restrictions in recruiting opportunities for part-timers, with my brief of work experience and lackluster GPA I don't believe a top Full Time Program is currently realistic. A Top 20-40 Part-Time MBA Program with limited campus recruiting opportunities vs. a Mid-Bottom Tier Full Time Program with full campus recruiting opportunities are trade-offs that will potentially have to be considered. Thanks Again.
