Thoughts on EMBA programs?

https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-…

I'm somewhat thinking of Columbia, NYU, Duke, and Wharton. I have ties to Columbia though and would prefer to be there over anywhere else as well as NYU. I can network well in NYC while I'm taking classes every other week. 

I would do FT if I could, but I can't with my schedule right now. 

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Telemachus

I wouldn't overthink this one. I'd apply to all the M7 EMBAs. Getting into an EMBA is easier than a FT program. Pick the best near you.  

Thanks for the feedback. I live in Charleston, SC so the closest school is Duke which is a 4.5hr drive. Getting to Philly or Chicago would be a pain. Getting to NYC would be ok, just more expensive than a drive to Duke. They have direct flights from CHS to NYC

I can’t move right now so have limited options if I want to attend a top school.

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 
dafuqDoesn't Columbia require like 10 years experience & GMAT / EA?

Yeah true 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I have narrowed my choices down to 3 schools and 4 different programs. I have 2 admissions interviews on Tuesday. I'm not a big fan of the whole application process. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

I want to study in NYC, but its such a pain for me. I could make it there 2 weekends per month if required. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Hi OP, what did you end up doing and what were your thoughts on doing a MBA vs EMBA? benefits of EMBA? do you have to be currently employed in EMBA? i have 10 years of experience, however not currently employed. not sure whether i'd just be back tracking in an mba vs an emba, however, i came from a non target 

I think a full time MBA is superior if you have the time and can move. I wasn’t able to move since I’m taking care of family. You don’t have to be currently employed for an EMBA and you also might be eligible for a GMAT waiver with 10 years of experience. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

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