29 YO with 6 YoE, planning to go to b-school in September. Are you at a disadvantage if you choose to pursue a part time MBA if your post graduation plan is consulting/IBD?

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A majority of the IB placements come from their summer intern class. Full-time gives you a two chances, while part-time programs rarely offer the same career services

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I’m hoping it’s not too much of a disadvantage. I’m also 29 with 6 YoE planning on doing pt MBA in the fall. My plan is real estate IB/PE.

Consulting at non-MBB is very possible. IB probably not.

Not impossible but an uphill battle for sure. Would strongly recommend FT if you can and you want a great chance at IB / Consulting

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