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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I do think it matters.

Worked at a large software vendor known to be a tough hire. Invariably the folks with the "pedigree" were able to get hired straight from school. Other folks had to prove themselves at "lesser" firms out of school. Also helped when getting promoted - not all the time - but it mattered. Also stronger alumni networks.

That all said some of the most successful people I know didn't finish college. But there are fewer of them then the name brand college graduates that do well.

The only alternative point of view is that I have found the "kids from the no name schools" usually - and I realize its a generalization - had more fire in their bellies and some - definitely not all - IVY folks I have met have been incredibly entitled. Again a generalization.

Also depends upon the industry - software is a little bit of an intellectual snob show so demonstrated intellect, via pedigree, is valued.[/quote]

In my experience, 'soft skills' vs. Pedigree moved people up the ladder, also having a peni$ always got higher pay and promotion.[/quote]

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