I am going to apply for a f-1 visa and could show all my expenses for my entire period of study and living expenses through a bank loan and partly from my parents savings. I am hesitant however, since I heard that once your visa was rejected this rfejection might negatively influence your chances next time applying.
I also heard if you are heading for a good university then your chances are much better since they will not suspect that you are an immigrant and want to stay.
Please give me your thoughts!

hope everything worked out. yes, i am sure acceptance at a recognizable university helps with a visa application. but immigration authorities are notoriously unpredictable. check and double check everything before you send them your application.

Lemba, in which MBA programs have you been accepted? Did everything work out with your F1 visa. I am still waiting for a response (NYU, Columbia etc.). When did you get your admission info?

Thats strange. I read about other people that have already received answers from the unis you named. Maybe you should contact the admissions office..

re: the F-1. i was led to believe there would be no hassle with a legitimate correspondence / confirmation from the uni. hoping everything works out!