Come in if you are "successful" today but didn't go to an elite school

[Anonymous]

Went to a low tier SUNY campus and am successful. Really love my job and make six figures. I think it isn't the school but rather how one applies the knowledge and an internal desire to hustle. I have met many Ivy grads who make less and are unhappy. As with everything in life, what you put in is what you get out.

[Anonymous]

Middle tier state college and law school. Equity partner at AmLaw 100 firm for 30 years.

[Anonymous]

I went to 2 years at a State school. I sold my company for $93MM when I was 40. I place value on people, not where the y went to school

[Anonymous]

I think everybody has their own curve of life - some peak early, some later, some never. School is but one of the many factors. For many successful people their passion was ignited when they were fired, or told they couldn't do something in a different way. For others, they were told from an early age how gifted and special they were and ended up confused depressed adults. Much of what is written on this thread about the definitive path to success is such nonsense. Truth is that success is in the eye of the beholder and there are many paths, as well as renditions.

[Anonymous]

My DD is at Corn U in a stem major. At her national lab internship they had a seminar on grad schools and during the discussion one advisor said "but you go to an elite school.."

[Anonymous]

Went to one of the best state schools in the country as an out-of-state student. Dropped out after a year - did well but couldn't handle it emotionally.

Then went to the University of South Podunk for an accounting degree.

Three years later through power of will got into a B-school just outside the top ten.

Became a CPA at 49, built a successful consulting practice.

Through a twist of fate am now finishing a graduate degree at the undergraduate school I started at so many years ago.

It's been a long circuitous route but I thank God for every minute of it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DD is at Corn U in a stem major. At her national lab internship they had a seminar on grad schools and during the discussion one advisor said "but you go to an elite school.."

Huh?

[Anonymous]

Went to a community college, then to a no-name 4 year state school. This was back in the 80's .... and have been making 100+ since the mid 90's, and anywhere from 225 to 125 since 2000. Not sure if this would be considered "successful" in these parts, since the job market for us old folks has dried up. I'm in IT...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Went to one of the best state schools in the country as an out-of-state student. Dropped out after a year - did well but couldn't handle it emotionally.

Then went to the University of South Podunk for an accounting degree.

Three years later through power of will got into a B-school just outside the top ten.

Became a CPA at 49, built a successful consulting practice.

Through a twist of fate am now finishing a graduate degree at the undergraduate school I started at so many years ago.

It's been a long circuitous route but I thank God for every minute of it.

Great story and an excellent example of how life changes. Sounds like you are very happy and successful!