pinion247:I'd like to further the original poster's question by asking another:
I'm currently enrolled in UoP, and would like to obtain my MBA (Business) at a top business school (Harvard, Babson, etc). Does having a UoP degree put me at a disadvantage? Hypothetically, if I have a 3.8 GPA, 700+ GMAT scores, and plenty of work experience, will I be any less of a candidate than someone graduating from a traditional 4-year college?
I wouldn't think that your degree from UoP is a liability (-- I assume you're enrolled in a business program?) Remember, you are being considered and judged as an entire package. Your degree is only one facet. From what I understand, a high GPA can outweigh a school's reputation. Meaning that a 4.0 GPA from "State U." is often more impressive than a 3.0 GPA from "More Prestigious U." -- it speaks to a student's determination and efforts over the long term. Anyway, I'd definitely shoot for a 4.0 GPA! Plus a 725 on the GMAT, plenty of leadership experience in current position, a compelling and well-written personal statement, top-notch recommendations ... no pressure, right?