Traditional IB Crossover Question

I am about 2 years into my role in CRE banking, and I was interested in crossing over to traditional IB. I really love my role, but I was thinking about fixed income as a primary target, and getting out of SF and to NYC. I wanted to take a break and go back to school for an MBA, as well as increase my network. I don't think I could get into a "target" school (3.2 GPA undergrad, networked my way into current role). I was curious what schools have pretty solid alumni networks either local to NYC, or just around the country.

I do understand the disadvantages, but if worse came to worse I can go back to CRE banking. I naturally love the business and the stresses and complexities in the office and with clients, and I enjoy meeting new people in general. Without getting into too much complexity, what non-target MBA programs have decent alumni networks and career oriented receptions?

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