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[quote=Anonymous]I think it does help as a low income student. I say this as a low income student who graduated around 8 years ago.

There were a lot of opportunities-career treks abroad to places like Helsinki and Dubai, funded study abroad, funded summer/academic internships, and robust networking opportunities. particularly during the summer. All my internship opportunities were through the school- I was able to do 4 paid internships- 2 over the summer and 2 during the school year. My focus was nonprofits/politics.

I used campus recruiting as one channel for my job search/secured a few interviews, but ultimately got an offer outside of campus recruiting If my goal (at the time) had been a business career/the aim was consulting/banking path senior year recruiting would have been even more helpful.

I think my first employer was pretty equal opportunity school wise. But in subsequent roles/opportunities, I have seen where my school has helped. I have encountered lots of job descriptions which indicate “ attended top schools.” Certainly some hiring managers/my past managers have/had a preference. That being said, at a certain point, probably around 2-4 years in the workforce, your work experience starts mattering more than your school — maybe the school adds a

Overall, I’m doing extremely well income wise and have a lot of savings. I think my parents always thought I might have a bright future, but they’re always in awe when we discuss things like income, etc.

Perhaps my path would have been the same if I went to College Park. I really don’t know. I don’t think I would have had the same internship/trek opportunities though. Not sure how senior year campus recruiting would have worked out. I do know a few College Park students/recent graduates that have fallen through the cracks with respect to recruiting/job opportunities.

My second choice (after the school I went to) was BC, which has risen a lot the past decade and was still strong my senior year of high school. [/quote]

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