Based on the above posts, are you applying to MBT program just for a shot at Big4?  Is that really worth it?  This all sounds crazy to me but three schools I always hear mentioned on the west coast for Masters in Tax program are USC, Golden Gate, and Univ of Denver.  Univ of Tx also has a great reputation but I dont consider them west coast.  If Big 4 is what you really want, any of the three options are good choices.  Before you waste all that money and time, really ask yourself if Big 4 is worth it.  Also, remember there is no guarantee they will hire you after completing the MBT program.  Maybe youre not Big4 material for whatever the reason.  Would MBT change that perception?      

I have few friends who work for Big 4 but all but one got there straight from undergrad.  The one exception went and got a JD before joining Big 4.  Also, isnt Big 4 moving all their compliance tax work to India?  With that said, does the ROI from MBT program even make sense?  Especially for someone who already passed the CPA exam.  I can understand people going to Law school in order to do more complex tax work but Im not so sure about the value of MBT for someone who already is a CPA.