How much does it really matter which business school you go to?

Question:I'm planning on getting an MBA. I'm applying to UCLA and the University of Hawaii. I love Hawaii's program, but obviously UCLA is a better school. How much does it matter if I'm top of my class, participate in clubs, network, etc.? If I were to be top of my class at UH versus being in the middle at UCLA, which would be better? I'm thinking I can do the same things with a degree from UCLA, but it just might take a little longer. I know with law school where you go is extremely important. I would rather go to UH, but feel the opportunities at UCLA will pay-off in the long run. Any opinions/advice?

Answers:
In business, rep and networking are even more important than law.

Unless you plan on working permanently in Hawaii (and maybe not even then), Hawaii might be an ok choice.

Otherwise, I can comfortably use the word "stupid" to describe a person who turned down UCLA's Anderson for Hawaii.
Kiss enough *** along the way and you'll be fine regardless - but more recruiters will be available to you at UCLA
I would say UCLA. MBA is all about connections and networking. Finishing on the top or the middle of the pack is really meaningless since an MBA will be an MBA regardless. Employers will not go check your gpa for your MBA.

With that being said, go with UCLA.
Post secondary education is basically extortion. You can't get a decent job without a degree so the schools can charge whatever they want. I have a BS (ha ha) in business management and I feel no smarter than I was before I had it. There is no pay-off when it comes to what school the piece of paper came from. In fact some job openings specifically say that it doesn't even matter what your degree is in as long as you have one. It's just meeting their HR requirements for a job. Having additional certificates in related areas can be used to negotiate your salary. Clubs and all that other extr-curricular stuff are basically the second thing you mentioned - networking.

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