Dear pufftissue,

UMass is a regional school without much of a reputation outside the northeast. From my perspective, it does not have as strong a reputation or recognition as Boston College, Boston University or Northeastern. But you should not pick a program based on things like rankings, you should pick a program that provides the education and resources you seek in a business school. There are many great regional schools out there that have a good reputation in their area but are not known much outside of their area. Thus I think if you want to be in Boston, then it is probably a fine choice, assuming it provides what you seek in a program.

Good luck,
Lisa