In Reply to: Especially when I see people with undergrad degrees from an posted by blindness on September 22, 2026 at 11:28:31
There is a huge difference between Harvard, Princeton, and Yale on one hand and Brown and Dartmouth on the other.
There are advantages to elite universities. My MIT degree got me access to the best graduate schools. With that on my resume, I had little trouble getting job interviews.
At top schools, you also get access to some terrific professors.
But I think the biggest advantage is your fellow students. A high quality of the people you interact with makes a huge difference in the education you get.
You can get a terrific education at most universities, but your odds are better at a better school.