Type of Program

The two keys to succeeding in the b-school application process: begin early and be organized. According to the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) (which administers the GMAT exam), you should begin the application process 6 to 10 months before the program in which you are interested starts. But before you can know when your program begins, you need to decide what kind of program you want to enter. The options are varied and the experience each one provides is different. Most schools offer three programs:

* Full-time programs take 2 years of course work during the day to complete. Students take 3 to 5 courses each semester. Full-time programs often offer both an academic and a social component, since students are around campus all day.
* Part-time programs offer students the ability to continue working while they pursue their degree. These programs usually take between 3 and 5 years to complete, depending on how many requirements there are and how many courses students choose to take per semester. Courses are offered in the evening, on weekends and during the summer.
* Executive programs are designed for people who have been in the workforce for at least 5 years and are looking to enhance specific skills. These programs are generally scheduled over several weekends per month, and on average can take about 18 months.

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