Tier of Undergraduate School

[EMAN]

I would imagine this question has been addressed before, however, I still would like to ask how much of an effect on the type of undergraduate school one attended has on their MBA application. I have heard expert opinions going both ways.

Having completed my undergraduate studies at a medium sized state school (probably not too well known out of the region), would I ever have to justify why I did not go to larger, more renowned university? I mean if the general consensus is that it matters more of what you made of your experience, I guess I am not too concerned given my background, but occassionally I when I read consultants responses here I get the impression this is not necessarily the case per se.

[EMAN]

By the way I wanted to add that when I look at the student profiles some of the top programs feature on their websites, many seem to have went to schools in the upper tier.

[Brett N]

You definitely do not have to go to a top undergraduate school to get into a top MBA program. The important thing is that you position yourself well as an applicant outside of the top program - because that will be your niche competition.

If you're interested to work on your strategy and how we can help, shoot me an email directly.