Dear Bob ...Thank you so kindly for your response ("More MBA Advice," Advice Line, May 10, 2006). I was wondering if you had any advice as to whether the reputation of school really matters. I am comparing two programs. One is significantly cheaper but seems to have a less-known reputation. The other has a more international focus. What are your thoughts? - Degree bound (but bound where?)Dear Bound ...The reputa Dear Bob …Thank you so kindly for your response (“More MBA Advice,” Advice Line, May 10, 2006). I was wondering if you had any advice as to whether the reputation of school really matters. I am comparing two programs. One is significantly cheaper but seems to have a less-known reputation. The other has a more international focus. What are your thoughts? – Degree bound (but bound where?) Dear Bound …The reputation does matter, although not excessively so. What matters more is the caliber of connections you’ll make while there. The biggest advantage people get from Harvard, Yale, Princeton and Stanford MBAs is that they leave with an amazing collection of contacts they can draw on throughout their professional career.– Bob Technology Industry