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Does it matter if you go to an ivy league school? #spring25

Isn't education education, no matter where you go?

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Nashwat’s Answer

An Ivy League education isn't the only path to success. You can achieve your goals no matter which college you choose. Wherever you go, focus on your studies and aim for a good GPA. Make the most of networking events, and join clubs or groups related to your career. Try taking on leadership roles in those groups, too.
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Job’s Answer

No. College is also where you meet people in your field that you could know your entire life and all work in the same field. Connections that can advance your career.
College is what you make of it. You can learn just as much if you study and focus on your future. If you plan on going to higher education like a masters or doctorate college is just the beginning and you could end up in an ivy league graduate program. People go from community college to Harvard. Get good grades and learn as much as possible.
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Hunter’s Answer

This question has both a "yes" and a "no" answer. It's a "yes" because attending an Ivy League school can help you in the job market and make it easier to open doors. It also offers great networking opportunities with other students who might have similar chances to open doors, giving you a chance to join their organizations. Some fields, like top consulting firms, investment banking, and executive leadership programs, often recruit from Ivy League schools.

However, it's also a "no" because where you go to school doesn't matter as much if you don't have good grades, network well, and show leadership both inside and outside the university. Being at the top of your class at a state school is more valuable than being at the bottom of your class at an Ivy League school. A great summer internship can open more doors than just attending an Ivy League school. You also need to think about the cost difference. If you can attend a state school for free or an Ivy League school for $50,000 a year, consider how long it would take to pay back the loans from an Ivy League education.
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