Need some advice: currently live in a medium size Midwest city, want to do an MBA, but don't want to stay in consulting. No companies in my city recruit top MBAs, and I have no interest in (cont..)

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What's your reasoning behind the MBA in the first place? You may not need it if you're just looking for an industry position

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With no MBA myself, I'd say go local and leverage the university/ alumni network into business contacts

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A lot of positions prefer MBA's in industry after a couple years where I'm looking. However I believe they don't necessarily require MBA's from a top school.

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IMO it's not worth getting an MBA if it's not a top 15, maybe 20 school. You should be able to get these jobs without an MBA, just work for it

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moving from where I live. Do I still pay a ton and do a top 20, or just do a decent but not great in-state MBA for half the price? Justification would help too :). Thanks!

What EY1 said. If no one recruits in your city and location is a priority for you, there may be no point

Are you planning to do full time or exec?

Most likely full time. I think I should be able to afford to go full time if in state and it would be a nice break from working.

If you are trying to stay in your location. In state MBAs can be great. You won't have the national brand of that top MBA but your local area will be fine

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