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Tex2008 · 12-29-2008, 05:42 AM

Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays.

I am considering going back to school to get an MBA in the fall of 2009. I am looking at two schools right now, one is my alma mater and the other is another reputable state school. Both programs are highly ranked. I have heard from various people and sources that you shouldn't get your MBA from the same school you got your undergrad. Has anyone heard this? Does anyone have opinions on this? I graduated from the college of engineering so if I go back there, I would not have the same professors. I also think my chances of getting into my alma mater is better than the other school (GMAT scores, acceptance rates, etc.). If anyone has any insight into this I would greatly appreciate it as I weigh out my options. Happy New Year!

12-29-2008, 05:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tex2008 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 20	Get my MBA at a different school? Hope everyone is enjoying the holidays. I am considering going back to school to get an MBA in the fall of 2009. I am looking at two schools right now, one is my alma mater and the other is another reputable state school. Both programs are highly ranked. I have heard from various people and sources that you shouldn't get your MBA from the same school you got your undergrad. Has anyone heard this? Does anyone have opinions on this? I graduated from the college of engineering so if I go back there, I would not have the same professors. I also think my chances of getting into my alma mater is better than the other school (GMAT scores, acceptance rates, etc.). If anyone has any insight into this I would greatly appreciate it as I weigh out my options. Happy New Year!