<p>Does "prestige" of undergraduate university matter if you want to get MBA right after you graduate? For example would someone with a 3.7 from Villanova School of Business (Finance) have less of a chance of getting in to CMU Tepper than someone with a 3.6 from Michigan-Ross (Finance). Or would the Villanova student be favored assuming both students have same internships, GMAT? </p>
<p>I am wondering this as well, I have a few less known schools on my list as well.</p>
<p>Honestly, it is not suggested to get MBA without work experience because without work experience it is just a piece of paper. that said, if you want to go MBA straight out of undergraduate you have a better chance if you continue at your current school, although with a high GPA and GMAT no one could really care about what school you went to for undergraduate.</p>
<p>Thanks Ultimablade</p>
<p>@Ultimablade thank you for that suggestion. Unlike the popular vote I am wanting to continue MBA right after undergraduate</p>
<p>I second @Ultimablade for a few reason. </p>
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<li><p>The MBA programs that are highly ranked usually require legitimate work experience. Last time I checked, students accepted into the top 10 or so MBA programs had about 5 years of work experience.</p></li>
<li><p>Some employers will pay towards your MBA. Sometimes, they will even pay for the full tuition.</p></li>
<li><p>You do not know for sure if business is right for you, and, even if it is, which specialization is right for you. There are many, many specializations to choose from.</p></li>
<li><p>With work experience, you will learn how to network more efficiently. I have family members that have attended top MBA programs, HBS, NYU, etc., and they tell me that an MBA program is basically a networking hub. The better you are at it, the more bang for your (or your employer’s) buck. </p></li>
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<p>I third @Ultimateblade and second @triplenick. By getting out and working, you will learn more about yourself. You may even find that you don’t need an MBA.</p>
<p>Not only would OP leave employer funding on the table, but his starting salary post-MBA with no experience will be lower, which defeats the whole purpose of getting the MBA.</p>
<p>I also agree with @Ultimablade and the others Plus the top MBA programs rarely accept students without significant full time work experience…</p>