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In reply to the discussion: I'm The Duke University Freshman Porn Star And For The First Time I'm Telling The Story In My Words [View all]Lonusca
(202 posts)I think there are a couple reasons "brand name" schools had a certain appeal. Sounds like you and I have been out there about the same amount of time.
Networking - Alumni helped each other out, schools had very strong programs to keep alum connected. And it was sort of a "pre-approval" on a resume. The guy went to Columbia - he must be top notch.
Thats really not the case anymore. Networking is completely different. People find each other and/or are introduced in all sorts of ways now. The premium placed on the brand of the school might pay off the first job or two out, but after that what you have done while working is what gets you advanced. They are still premium brands. Just maybe not worth as much as they used to be.
I had similar experiences as far as colleagues schools. After the first job or two - I really had no idea where people studied. I think I knew on the first couple because being recently out of college - you talked about it.