[header] How to choose the right mba program [title] Research the program's academic ranking. [step] One of the biggest factors in most students' graduate program evaluation is how each program ranks nationally. These rankings can give you a better idea of how a given program stacks up to other programs across the country, typically broken down into factors like graduation rate, internship opportunities, and cost of tuition. 
[substeps] Start by talking to friends, colleagues, and professors to find out what type of reputation a given school's program has. Read objective rankings online that compare programs across the country.