If where you went to college doesn't matter...

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<p>If where you went to college does not matter, then why do employers or grad schools require that candidates put where they went to college? perhaps for data gathering purposes or for curiosity's sake...would the system of applying and getting hired/admitted work just as well if applicants did not put where they attended college, just the degrees they earned and in which major(s)?</p>

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<p>while undergrad dosnt matter as much as grad school, it still matters. most people who say undergrad dosnt matter are usually people who didnt get into the undergrad school they wanted to.</p>

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<p>I think it does matter to a certain extent for your first few jobs. After you gain more experience working in your field, I'd assume that the impact of where you went to college becomes significantly smaller.</p>

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<p>yeah, at first it might make some difference, but after a few years, it becomes pretty moot</p>

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<p>I would say where you go for undergrad is very important because grad programs absoulutely do look at where you went for undergrad, and that has huge bearing on acceptance. Then again, I suppose when it comes to many specific jobs, which grad school is very important also, like which law school or medical school or business school. So, actually, I think anyone is fooling themselves if they think where you go for either undergrad or grad has no bearing. Having said that, it doesn't mean that if you didn't attend the cream of the crop that you can't be successful; it may just mean you have to prove yourself a bit more.</p>

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<p>Employers and grad schools have to know where you went so they can check that you really received a degree from an accredtied institution if nothing else.</p>

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<p>mstee do u honostly think that if there were two simmilar applicants and one went to mit and the other went to northridge which one do u think will get the job.</p>

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<p>depends also if you go on to law/med school. They're a lot more numbers oriented than the other grad schools, so even if you just went to the state school, you still have a chance at top schools</p>