zonko
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zonko got a reaction from varekai1018 in State school vs Ivy League?
I'm in a different field, but I've heard that mid-level universities often primarily look at applications from people from top schools. An outstanding thesis at a lower-ranked school can sometimes offset this, but realize that the bar is raised if you go to a lower-ranked school. But then again, if you love the program you may be able to produce a better thesis, so the answer is not totally clear.
A good way to answer this question is to look at the jobs that graduating students at the two schools get. You can probably expect similar jobs when you graduate. If the sorts of places that hire graduating students are similar at both schools then great. If they are different, then it is probably wise to consider whichever one best aligns with your future career plans.
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zonko got a reaction from Pamphilia in State school vs Ivy League?
I'm in a different field, but I've heard that mid-level universities often primarily look at applications from people from top schools. An outstanding thesis at a lower-ranked school can sometimes offset this, but realize that the bar is raised if you go to a lower-ranked school. But then again, if you love the program you may be able to produce a better thesis, so the answer is not totally clear.
A good way to answer this question is to look at the jobs that graduating students at the two schools get. You can probably expect similar jobs when you graduate. If the sorts of places that hire graduating students are similar at both schools then great. If they are different, then it is probably wise to consider whichever one best aligns with your future career plans.