Would it be safe to not get into one of those big colleges?
2007-02-22 15:15:46 · 11 answers · asked by adfshjkjs 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
It depends. As long as it's an accredited school, it should not be a big deal, as long as you're goal is to better yourself and become a useful member of society.
If, however, your goal is to rub it people's faces what a pretentious prick you are, then you absolutely need to go to an Ivy League school, preferably Yale or Harvard. There you will take such necessary courses as "Advanced brown-nosing," and "How to marry the boss' daughter, or at least bang her a couple dozen times."
2007-02-22 15:28:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes! ... and no. It all depends on what you are trying to get from a college. I know many people who went to small schools that are doing just as well as the the big schools, however, the number of those seem less. But what is true is that a lot of what happens after school is up to your attitude.
Now, what you get from college while you are in it is absolutely different. Each school has it's culture. While I'm sure you can adjust to any situation and still thrive, finding a school that matches your personality and needs seems to make for a much more harmonious experience.
i.e.- if you are looking for a big sports school, go to one that is big in sports. if you are looking for a quiet school with a small town, go to a regional. if you are looking to party... you know the rest.
2007-02-22 23:22:52 · answer #2 · answered by orange 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you want to do (and it isn't the size of the college that matters). If you want to find a job, you will be fine with a college degree from a legitimate, accredited college. If you want to go to grad school (or go into some professions like consulting), the quality of the school to which you went does make a difference in the ease with which you get in. Some colleagues and I were looking at the Marshall award recipients this morning, and it was obvious that with only one or two exceptions, they all came from well-funded, research-oriented colleges. Places like Princeton, Harvard, Berkeley, etc. were mixed with places like the University of Virginia. We could only find two given to students from smaller or lesser-known schools.
2007-02-22 23:21:39 · answer #3 · answered by neniaf 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Though the performance of a person very must depend on his own efforts and enthusiasm, the standers of the college also matters a lot. In a prestigious college you get like minded class mates and good professors. So try to get enrolled in a prominent college. Good luck.
2007-02-22 23:20:28 · answer #4 · answered by psgnathan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does it matter what college you get into? Maybe. Larger colleges offer more connections, open more doors. They can offer a more selection of classes AND degrees.
Do employers really care if you went to Florida State or Princeton? It depends on your degree. If you're a business degree with a C average, it's not going to matter where you went. Having said that, if you DO get into an Ivy league school, you are going to stand out. No one can say you won't stand out to any employer by graduating from an Ivy League school.
2007-02-22 23:19:10 · answer #5 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Depends on how defined your goals are...If you're sure you want to work on capital hill, get a PhD, be a professor at a university, or get a job thats really competitive (dancing, acting, IT) then yes, it matters to a degree what school you go to-Ivy League vs. not Ivy-League. If you're not sure what you want to do or what to major in, if you're not sure about if you want to go to graduate school, if you're just hoping to make it thru college, then go to ANY college. Get college AND real world experience until you find an area you like.
2007-02-22 23:32:54 · answer #6 · answered by Niki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it matters where you go to school. I just graduated from a non-competitive college and I'm nervous about finding a job in NYC. I would feel a lot more confident if I had a degree from Harvard or Northwestern for instance instead of my college. I feel like I'll have to prove myself for a while until people know I'm smart.
2007-02-22 23:20:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes it really does matter, depending on what you plan to study. You will need to do research and find out what college offers the best programs in the field you plan to pursue a degree in. Make a decision according to what they offer, and how much you can afford.
2007-02-22 23:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by Speedy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
College, like all things in life, is about the effort you put into it. You can be in great shape wherever you end up - you just have to work your *** off.
College can give you great connections though - your professors, fellow students, internships, special speakers, clubs, etc are all things that can connect you to some great opportunities.
2007-02-22 23:24:55 · answer #9 · answered by imnotachickenyoureaturkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I feel as long as it's accredited by a Regional Association. I have my BBA from a small private university in Texas. I am doing better than alot of folks who graduated from larger schools in Texas, ex. A&M, TTU, etc. It's who you know and drive and ambition. Of course, when I was going to school, I work my a$$ off doing part-time accounting work, various projects, etc. Experience counts for about 90% of it.
2007-02-23 00:16:58 · answer #10 · answered by jlr27t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋