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How to Decide Between a Part-Time and Full-Time MBA

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Michelle Clifton

Written by Michelle Cliftonon May 27th, 2019

Michelle Clifton has spent the majority of her professional career in higher education. She began her career at Rhode Island School of Design, working with student accounts and student loans. At Babson College, she worked in a variety of roles within Student Financial Services, including financial aid, student loans, and student accounts. She most recently served as Babson’s associate director of financial aid, providing financial aid counseling for undergraduate and graduate students, reviewing and awarding applications, processing appeals, and overseeing all loan processes. Michelle is an active member of the Massachusetts Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators and volunteers for FAFSA Day Massachusetts, where she guides students to complete the online financial aid applications. She holds a bachelor of science in management from Northeastern University.

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The decision to go back to school to pursue an MBA is not an easy one. Adding studies to a plate already full with work, family, and more can be a lot to take on, and that’s before even considering the cost of furthering your education. A related decision to contemplate is whether you want to pursue your MBA on a full-time or part-time basis, and how the cost of these two options may compare and fit into your life as an adult student. College finance expert and former Babson College financial aid officer, Michelle Clifton walks you through how to decide between a part-time and full-time MBA in her latest article on the Fortuna Admissions blog. Click here to access “Full-Time vs. Part-Time MBA: Comparing Your Net Cost.”
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