<p>The concept of going to a more "prestigious" college with the intent/hope/motivation that it will lead to a better job/income is one I had never thought of until I read CC where I have read that sentiment in some posts. I just know that my own kids picked colleges that had elements that they wanted....one element might have been to go to a college with the appropriate level of challenge where the student body was highly motivated which fit this child's profile.....never thought about that if child goes to X college, she will get a better career/job/money/life. If the child happens to go to a college that is quite selective or has a "name", it just coincides with the fact that the school environment really fit what the child likes in a college, nothing more, nothing less. </p>
<p>And to answer the original question, success (which is not defined by money by some folks) is not based on where you went to college. Successful people come from all walks of life and all colleges. College is what you make of it. If you are motivated to have successful goals, it is YOU who will reach them, not the name of which college you went to. Success is what you make of your life. There are many ways to get there.
Susan</p>