<p>Arjun, you need more than 12-24 months of work experience to get into a top MBA program. Most top MBA programs expect at least 36 months of work experience...and they prefer 48 months. That's especially true of Engineers because Engineering is project related work and it takes time to really prove oneself in that domain. Obviously, going to a school of Cornell's stature will help, especially if you can maintain a 3.5+ GPA. A 700+ on the GMAT is also pretty much expected. But the work experience is what's really going to make the big difference. Your reasons for wanting to get an MBA will also be an important determinent.</p>