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Taking the GRE for your business school application? You\u2019re in luck. Each month, we are featuring a series of MBA admission tips from our exclusive admissions consulting partner, mbaMission<\/a>.<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n We at mbaMission often receive questions about part-time MBA programs. So, we thought a look at some of the pros and cons of this option would be in order.<\/span><\/p>\n As for the pros, the one that business school candidates cite most frequently is that the part-time MBA involves a limited opportunity cost. Unlike a full-time MBA student, a part-time one does not miss out on two years of salary (and, in some cases, retirement savings) and can still earn raises and promotions while completing his\/her studies. Furthermore, firm sponsorship seems to be more prevalent for part-time MBAs, so candidates who have this option can truly come out ahead, with a free education and continued earning throughout.<\/span><\/p>\n Beyond the financial rationale, many part-time MBA students see an academic advantage; they can learn both in the classroom and at work and can then turn theory into practice (and vice versa) in real time, on an ongoing basis. Of course, a cynic might add that another pro is that part-time MBA programs are generally less selective. So, a candidate who may have had difficulty getting accepted to a traditional two-year program may have a better chance of being admitted to a well-regarded school in its part-time program instead.<\/p>\n As for the cons, many part-time MBA candidates feel that the comparative lack of structure means that networking opportunities within the class are more limited. While one part-time student could complete a school\u2019s MBA program in two years, another might complete it in five. As a result, with candidates progressing through the program at such different paces, students will not likely see each other regularly in the same classes, at the same social events, etc.<\/p>\n In addition, in a traditional MBA environment, academics always come first; in a part-time environment, work typically comes first, and academics must come second or even third, after family. In other words, the full-time program generally involves greater intensity with regard to the classroom experience, given that it is the primary focal point of students\u2019 lives. Another thing to consider is that some MBA programs do not offer their \u201cstar\u201d faculty to part-time students\u2014something that candidates should definitely ask about before enrolling\u2014and offer limited access to on-grounds recruiting.<\/p>\n Of course, we are not trying to offer a definitive \u201canswer\u201d or present a bias for a particular kind of program; we are simply sharing some objective facts for candidates to consider as they make informed choices for themselves. ?<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Taking the GRE for your business school application? You\u2019re in luck. Each month, we are featuring a series of MBA admission tips from our exclusive admissions consulting partner, mbaMission. We at mbaMission often receive questions about part-time MBA programs. 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