<p>@TheSaiyans666 – You have hit on an important factor in terms of the “ego” question. Having been there, I think that if you need a university to boost your ego, it probably won’t work. Many people go through life referencing New Haven or some institution or other, but sometimes it’s a way to compensate for not having reached the expectations set by these places or themselves. Big egos need big accomplishments, and ultimately those will come with what you do, not where you went to school. Of course, certain universities help open doors.</p>