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[quote=Anonymous]Okay, weirdo.

I'm a hiring manager at a major tech company, and I’m happy to interview candidates from various backgrounds. Where you go to school does make a difference, but what you study and how you apply it matters just as much.

My issue with some T15 grads is that while many are smart, they sometimes apply for roles that don’t match their academic background. For example, an Ivy League English major who took one summer programming course and now wants to be a Software Engineer. But when someone from a T15 majored in computer science or a closely related field, they tend to be very solid.

On the other hand, I’ve interviewed candidates from less selective schools like George Mason University, Arizona State, San Jose State, and the University of Central Florida. These folks have often been building software since they were kids, working part-time as developers through college, and building real-world experience on the side. Those candidates tend to perform very well in interviews and often get offers.

So yes, your school stands out, but that’s just one piece of the puzzle. Your major, your hands-on experience, and your ability to think and build matter way more in the long run.[/quote]

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