Target vs Non-Target MBA Programs

Looking at SMU, BC and TCU for MBA. Grades weren’t great in undergrad, luckily landed at a quality analyst program post-grad in commercial banking. Trying to get in somewhere that’s top 50 but still quality. Which programs should I take a look at?

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