Approaching this from a return-on-investment standpoint, I don't think you can go wrong working for a couple years and then pursuing a top MBA program. The elite MBA programs will open many, many more lucrative doors for you than jumping into grad school immediately. Yes, you will have to "put in your dues" to get the experience first, but that experience combined with the recommendations you should get from those Columbia professors should definitely strengthen your MBA application significantly. It definitely isn't the easy route to take, but if you're thinking long-term, I'd definitely say it's the best option.
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