Importance of Prestige?

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<p>My top two choice right now are Stanford and Harvard. I am planning on majoring in engineering, but my ultimate goal is to get into an MBA program and going into some type of management for a tech company.</p>

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<p>I think Harvard is generally considered a little more prestigious than Stanford (particualy to the ignorant), but does this actually translate into a difference in job opportunities, internships, and starting salary? </p>

<p>Does this added prestige play a role in MBA admissions? </p>

<p>If I went to Stanford undergrad with this hurt me if I wanted to go to Harvard buisness school later? </p>

<p>Also.... If I go to Harvard, am I likely to get bogged down with a lot more reading and writing classes, when I really want to focus on technology?</p>

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<p>hmmm… if you are interested in tech, you should know that Stanford eng and Stanford Biz school have by FAR the better track record in tech for entrepreneurship and tech overall. Obviously, Harvard has weight too, but hands down in tech, Stanford has the deservedly bigger reputation. It’s really no contest - as I know, having lived in Silicon Valley and being a tech exec for more than 20 years.</p>

<p>If you want to be an I-banker, Harvard is the place for you…</p>

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<p>For the most part, no. Stanford, though, probably has an advantage in techy areas. Hell, even schools like Berkeley and such have virtually identical jobs/careers/salaries as Stanford or Harvard.</p>

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<p>Absolutely not.</p>

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<p>No.</p>