<p>I hear people saying Michigan has the most largest alumni network in the world </p>
<p>Is this that important to consider when it comes to decide which college to go?</p>
<p>No not really. </p>
<p>They get many donations so they can function like a private school , and that leads to better facilities and the like. You can indirectly relate the two ,if you want to convinve yourself that Michigan should be your choice.</p>
<p>Yes, it is important to consider. If a university has a huge, ridiculously loyal and highly influencial alumni network, it can help you in landing a job or starting a business.</p>
<p>Holy cow, it's <em>amazingly</em> important. </p>
<p>When you're in school (for about 4 years):</p>
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<li>They have provided the money that makes the school what it is. The BBA Program received a $10 million gift from a BBA alumnus and the school received a $100 million gift from another BBA alumnus. </li>
<li>They provide the corporate connections that form the basis of our classes that use corporate projects as a center piece.</li>
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<p>When you're looking for a job or when you have a job (for 50+ years):</p>
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<li>They are the basic reason that companies are coming to interview you --- because their experience with previous graduates was positive.</li>
<li>They are the people to whom you reach out for information about a company when you're looking for a job (either when you're in school or when you're in your 5th job).</li>
</ul>
<p>So, my take is that your alumni network is hugely important.</p>
<p>I stand corrected :p.</p>
<p>My reasoning was that its indirectly related i.e. you take into account job placements , donations and the like. I guess then , when you are considering this - you indirectly consider the large Alumni so yeah.</p>