Part-Time MBA - A Good Choice Right Now

Given the economic uncertainty happening right now, many are reluctant to leave their jobs for a full-time MBA, but at the same time, worried about being laid off.

A part-time MBA might be a smart way to go right now, given the flexibility. Most in-person PTMBA deadlines are past, with the exception of Booth and Kellogg, both offering quarterly deadlines for evening MBA, and Saturday options for those willing to travel.

1. financial flexibility. You pay as you go, for the most part, and you can put your toe in the water before totally committing as you would for a full-time or EMBA.
2. if you have any concerns about being laid off, for your company or industry, you can apply before that happens.
3. networking with others who are employed might be helpful if you are laid off.
4. if you are looking to pivot, many at Booth quit their jobs after the first year to do an internship with fingers crossed for a return offer. No real way to predict how viable that looks at this point, but it gives you a year to read the situation before making a leap.
5. access to OCR. The rules on this sometimes vary from what is written but at minimum, you will get access to OCR at least once during the program.
6. Executive Assessment is arguably an easier test than GRE or GMAT, for most. UChicago grads are exempt, Kellogg waives it for Northwestern grads and those with a GPA of 3.4+ with a major in business, economics, or STEM-related.
7. If you are laid off, you have something to account for your time and can take more classes. Kellogg has an accelerated option, which they say you need to state upon application but have had clients switch to that afterwards.

If you’re looking for help in putting together your best application, reach out to me ASAP as I take (and need) time to get to know you, about 2 months minimum depending on your availability to meet. All of my Kellogg and Booth part-time applicants have been admitted, most with scholarships.

My essay tips for Booth Evening/Weekend

Both Booth and Kellogg have deadlines the first week of June and late September.

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