Each day is equivalent to a full week of normal teaching. Learning core courses in this manner is actually an advantage for several reason. First, during the summer in Ithaca there isn't much to do other than study, since all of the regular MBAs are at their summer internships. Second, since the size of the class is very small, we received a great deal of personal attention from professors, the dean, and rest of the staff. Third, because the program is so small, an incredible sense of camaraderie develops between the students.
Teamwork is essential to survival.
Starting in the fall, the 12 month students take electives with the rest of the second year MBAs. I felt that I had an advantage over regular MBAs because of how well I had learned the core subjects, and because the material was still fresh in mind. During the fall, I joined clubs, and participated in student activities along with the rest of the MBAs. Earning my MBA in 12 months was the perfect program for me, since I only had to miss one year of work in order to do so. Although a summer internship is an impossibility in this program, it isn't really necessary for students who are not drastically changing their career direction.