Help! Got accepted R2 to UCLA Anderson and Georgetown McDonough. I work in Commercial Lending for a mid-size bank now, but am hoping to transition to PE after my MBA. After b-school, I want to end up on the Eastern side of the US - mid-west, east coast, or mid atlantic. I know UCLA is ranked higher than Gtown, but I'm concerned that if I go there, I'll have trouble getting jobs back east after school. It it more important to go to the higher ranked school or should I go to school in the region that I want to eventually work?

Appreciate any feedback/advice!

I've heard really great things about UCLA from Alumni. However, from my knowledge and the advice I've received, I think it makes more sense to go to school closer to where you would like to work. During the MBA, you're not just studying, you're also making connections into the work field. That said, Georgetown might be a more practical choice.