Follow up to age question

[Sheldon]

Thanks for the prompt response. I would like to follow with a two-part question:

1. Will a lack of extra curricular activities hurt me, given an otherwise decent package (resume/experience, GMAT score, recs)?
2. How do potential employers (banking industry mainly) look at part-time degrees? GSB likes to say that the part time and full time programs are identical (inasmuch as the curriculum), but I am thinking there may be differences that do not manifest themselves until graduation.

Thanks again,
Sheldon

[MBAApply]

For part-time, extracurriculars aren't as important, although you should be staying productive outside of work regardless of your b-school aspirations (it's good for life).

As for career switching, it's generally more difficult through a part-time program. And if by "banking" you mean investment banking, it's basically a no go, since they are focused on full-time students (and particularly now as the economy and job market is cooling, it'll be more competitive even for full-time students).

Alex Chu
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