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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As with everything, post college success depends on the kid and what they do with their opportunity.  I think we can all agree JMU is not the most prestigious school in the state but that doesn’t mean someone can’t come out towards the top of their class and make a name for themselves. And have fun doing it. [/quote]

The focus in DCUM is on prestige and selectivity.  In my experience, the halo bestowed by this disappears quite quickly as you move down from the top schools or too long into your career.  Yes, if you are an engineer who graduated from MIT or an aspiring politician who went to Harvard, people will take note and perhaps give credit based solely on that.   In high tech, where I work, no one mentions alma maters.  It is all based on what you have done and what you know.

Schools should be evaluated more on the education and opportunities they provide and the value they deliver.  This is where JMU is a solid option.  It will provide similar outcomes in the same majors in most cases compared to the more prestigious schools in state.  [/quote]

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