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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think it makes a difference if you go to a tippy top school. Other than that, the next T50 don’t matter as much. The difference between a school like Tufts or Vanderbilt, say, is negligible even though Vandy is higher ranked. They are both great schools.

I there is another difference once you start past the T100 school. You may have more opportunities graduating from Emory than Appalachian, for instance.

But if you are talking T15-T50, it makes no difference.[/quote]

You didn't understand my post at all.  How old are your kids?[/quote]

What are you talking about? The pp is spot on. [/quote]

Sigh.  I give up.  Clearly you're still in the midst of all of this.  Y'all can just go ahead and split hairs between schools and tiers like you always do.  As I said, I should have known I was preaching to the wrong crowd.

I'm out.  [/quote]

Just look at the salary outcomes from the school and it obvious that IN GENERAL, higher ranked schools produce better outcomes.[/quote]

This 100%.  It is all about increasing odds for success.  If you are a naturally driven and bright person in a lower ranked school, you will do well no matter what.  If you are a smart kid that is not necessarily Type A, you will still do well with that top school on your resume.  [b]Signed, a mom with a laid back and very bright kid in a top 20.[/b][/quote]

Like OP said, you're still in the midst of things.  Come back in ten years and tell us if your "laid back" kid is better off just for having gone to a top 20.[/quote]

Top 20 over a what?  That was the point above.  20 or 35?  UCLA or BC?  Maybe regionally a difference.  On outcomes probably BC would be better.  But no real difference.  Or is it 20 or local non-flagship state.  Big difference.[/quote]

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