<p>So what do people know about U of C? Is it like a Harvard where everyone knows its name or not so much or what. It seems like a majority of people who I talk to have no clue about it, but, a select few realize its academic calibre and give it it's due respect. Althought I really dont care, how would I be treated if I was a grad from U of C as apposed to some of the other schools I could be a grad from...?</p>
<p>Does it really matter what other people think? Everyone knows those rankings are BS anyways.</p>
<p>I wouldn't say that they're useless...</p>
<p>I guess he is asking about Chicago's relative prestige. I think it is pretty big in the midwest, and huge in academic circles. To laymen, it is not well known. The best known college to laymen is Harvard. Nothing can compete with Harvard's name recognition. However, when talking to educated people, an econ degree from Chicago is very respected.</p>
<p>Eh, those rankings are useless, in my opinion. Find a school where you are happy</p>
<p>^How are you supposed to find a college where you are happy? There are thousands of colleges in the country. The rankings help you find colleges in your reach and then you can decide which ones are best for you. If you are Harvard calibur, no reason to go to Northern Iowa.</p>
<p>But, could one not do just as well at Northern Iowa? Sure, Harvard is a quality institution, but surely there are great classes at N. Iowa too. Maybe one might have to work a bit harder, but one would be working hard anyway. </p>
<p>In my opinion, in the long, long, long, long run, whether you went to number 9 or number 89 on the rankings is meaningless. Maybe you disagree. I think individuals are made up of much more than what their scores are.</p>
<p>The meaning of life, is one that we give it.. I think that what you learn is more important than where you learn,-but- you can't ignore the real world; an Ivy Diploma will raise eyebrows. To many prestige paints a very appealing picture, and most people tend to assume two things about you if you go to an Ivy; you're either super smart or super rich... Whether it's UC, Columbia, or Community College, do what's right for you.</p>
<p>To get back to the question... Well educated people respect Chicago as much as the very top schools. People who aren't well educated may know almost nothing about the school. In the end, though, those aren't the people who will be hiring you or evaluating you for grad school.</p>
<p>So I take it that in your opinion, the people who would most appreciate your degree from the University of Chicago would be educated colleagues and employers? I would like to know weather the part about the employer is true, of course University of Chicago offers you an experience that few others can, but, I would like to know if my employers will be aware of this; like employers are aware of your ivy degree... and thankyou all for your input.</p>
<p>U of Chicago will provide you with excellent career and grad school opportunities (on par or almost on par with Harvard). At the same time UChicago is known to attract people who might not be the most social in nature in a traditional sense. Employers know that and for some occupations where people skills are of foremost importance recruiting here is not as strong (well, usually there is not much interest from graduates in those jobs either - I mean sales, sales-oriented types of financial positions, etc.)</p>
<p>^Well stereotypes will hurt, but a simple interview can show that one is social and can contribute to sales and stuff.</p>
<p>But despite how much you make love a school, you may also love a school with a great ranking. And that great ranking could most definitetely help when it comes time to apply for jobs or grad school. Recruiters aren't ranking whores (i.e. they have their own analysis processes set up) but they will obviously pay more attention to certain schools (most of which) ranked well. </p>
<p>Of course this is immaterial since Chicago is ranked well this year as a Top 10 school-the ranking we all knew it deserved.</p>
<p>You'd be surprised by how many people think it's a public school. :eek:</p>
<p>I really don't think it comes down to a prestige issue...prestige isn't the primary reason applicants are drawn to Chicago. Applicants are attracted to it because it's a rigorous university, is excellent in practically every field, and has the advantage of being in a major city. If Chicago is a good fit for you, don't worry about prestige. It is somwhat lacking in name recognition, but it is prestigious.</p>
<p>Good last point, warblers.</p>
<p>I know and agree with your statement, my question was more or less weather other people knew, But, I understand your point.</p>