Full-Time vs. Part-Time Student
June 10, 2007 - 10:07pm — mysterial
So I've taken the GMAT and I got a 610 and a 5. I have 6 years of experience in the Information Assurance field of Computer Security. I'm just worried about my undergrad grades, and because of that I want to go to school full time for a MBA. Has anyone here quit their job to go to b-school? If so, how much of a grind was it for you?
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Full v Part
Students that go into a full-time MBA program quit their jobs - usually about a month prior. Also, many that go into a full-time program are looking to change careers so it makes sense that they'd leave their job.
Do you plan to change careers?
If not, then a part-time program or Weekend program might be a good idea. Another thing to consider is sponsorship from your company. Do you think they may help you with tuition costs?
We did a podcast on this very subject. Listen here:
http://www.mbapodcaster.com/MBA_MoreInfo/Part-time-full-time-MBA.asp?iEpisode=1
Good luck!
Janet
MBAPodcaster
FT vs. PT
Hey there,
I don't think I'd base my decision of PT vs. FT on grades, and your GMATs sound just fine. You don't say what your grades actually were (probably not as bad as you think), but you've been out of school long enough that your work experience certainly can help to balance those out.
There are a few other things you might consider, though, before deciding PT vs. FT: Are you prepared to take on a big debt rather than paying it down as you go along(if you stay employed)? Are you hoping for a career switch? If you want to move ahead in your current field, might be best to stay there and continue to build experience. Are you in a hurry? Otherwise, go PT - at least you won't be losing wages or experience, though it may take longer. And your employer might even be willing to pitch in for the tuition or allow you a little flexibility in your schedule.
As far as the grind, well, school sort of takes over your life either way! If you're FT, it's all school all the time, which can really help you to stay focused. (I sort of envy the full-timers, actually, but I love keeping my income.) If you're part-time, it takes over every hour you're not in work (and some that you are), but you are learning new things that can help you in your job - I know I have.
Anyway, hope that helps somewhat. It's a tough call if you have the option to do either - good luck!
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Part Time MBA vs Full Time MBA
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Full time vs Part time MBA
Hi there,
I had about the same scores as you for the GMAT, and I applied to Simon Fraser University MBA program and got in. I quit work for nearly 1.5 years to do it full-time in another province. I thought it would be enriching to live in a different province. It was.
The benefit of full-time is that there is really good comraderie. You make friends for life since you have so many classes together. You also have more time to do your projects or teach, and to enjoy life in the new city.
I would do part-time only if family commitments required that, or if you lived in the same city as the school you're going to, or if your workplace was supporting you through the program - you could definitely save a lot of money while getting more education.
Yvette Chau
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Your GMAT score is quite
Your GMAT score is quite impressive. At any rate, your GMAT score along w/ your work experience (CV) should suffice for your undergrad performance, esp. if you attended a top 50 university. However, many undergrads have reasons why they performed less than their potential such as having to work to support themselves as well as a host of other reasons. My point, if you have a story to tell, not a woe is me one, that shows perserverance, dedication, and determination...tell it!! Colleges esp. grad schools love that!! i.e. Put it in your admissions essay.