Which one is better for MBA - Harvard Business School or Wharton Business School?

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Anushree Sinha | Contributor-Level 10

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Harvard Business School of Harvard University as well as the Wharton Business School of the University of Pennsylvania are one of the top three business schools in the world and thus getting a degree from either of these is equally prestigious. In terms of rankings, the Wharton Business School has a

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