Entrepreneurship Question

[mba4meZZ]

Hi Stacy,

I am applying R2 for 2009.

Is geographical location an acceptable reason for shortlisting schools? For example, I have some ties/restrictions to the Northeast, so I probably would not attend Stanford and/or Berkeley. Yet these would be "obvious" schools to apply to for entrepreneurship. Would it raise eyebrows for me to not apply to those top schools (IE maybe I don't take my career goals seriously)? Basically, is a desire to stay in a certain region coupled with personal ties fine?

Thanks!

[Lisa Anderson]

Dear mba4meZZ,

All applicants have their own criteria for selecting schools and often geography plays a critical factor. Where you apply is your choice and you should not feel the need to justify it to anyone but yourself. There are plenty of great programs with solid entrepreneurship courses in the northeast, so I don't think anyone could say you aren't serious.

Good luck,
Lisa