Deciding on pursuing for a MBA & problems from friends?

Hi! I've decided in the last couple of weeks to seriously pursue a MBA degree - to hopefully obtain a position as a marketing mgr., open up career flexibility, and gain some leadership training. I currently work as a freelance graphic designer and have reached a 'snag'... I know I am talented and creative having the opportunity to work at some great firms, but it is harder to move "up the ladder" while making enough money to survive. As a designer, I've always felt like I've been able to live comfortably, but not enough to save for my future. Many places I've interviewed at said I don't have the experience to manage, but it's like if I don't get the experience, what do I do?

Second, my family and most of my friends have been supportive of my decision to get a MBA. But 2 of my best friends haven't been... and it's frustrating. They say "it'll cost too much money," what kind of investment am I getting back, one says I don't need it. They don't have one, how would they know? Any advice?

first, follow your instinct. if you truly feel that you will benefit from an MBA degree, go for it regardless of what your friends or other people say. i've been in the corporate world for a while and i haven't seen anybody set back by having an MBA degree. in fact, in most cases, it helps. you're the only one who should make a decision and the fact that your family is very supportive of it should be enough to motivate you. what is the real reason(s) that your "2 best friends" are discouraging you? is it really because it's costly? or is it because they know that if you go back to school, you'll spend less time with them? as far as i know, true friends encourage their friends to be the best they can be. i say go for it.

you don't say where you live.....In NYC, there is baruch........nationally recognized..............top school.about $16000 for the degree...............part of city university..............
try to find a public university with good recognition.......
it is worth it.get GOOD grades.........also, places like Princeton, have programs to help students pay...........The Ivy League schools will give you more bang for the buck.............

I got my MBA, and it did help me move up in my career (at least salary wise).
Although it does help to go to a "top school", just the fact that you have your MBA will help you earn more money.
You should pick a school that matches your temperament/personality and has really good connections in the working world.
I would get an internship while you're in school. You may end up working there after you graduate.
Personally, I enjoyed attending B-school. It was probably one of the happiest times in my life!