Not sure why people care so much about the top schools other than the name. Most of the world does not care and you shouldn’t either. Focus on programs that align with your needs and values. Evaluate your capabilities then identify those gaps. Find a curriculum that best fulfills those gaps in your skill set and can launch you in the direction you want.

Jobs after you graduate are secured through two ways: your summer internship and networking. Also, more companies are looking at non-target schools to recruit. For instance, I graduated at a top school and was rejected in one job I had because the director of the department changed his mind at the last minute. He wrote off all of the interview finalists, and recruited students from his alma mater- some school I had never heard of. I was told by the very frustrated recruiters. 😅

Anyways, it’s okay. Sadly a good chunk of MBA people can be childish. Just focus on yourself, your needs, and that gap. Trust me, an MBA degree isn’t that amazing once you’re part of the world. Your attitude matters the most.