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Is a “prestigious” university still worth it?
For many students, a degree from a “prestigious” university is no longer a ticket to success and happiness – if, indeed, it ever was. Numerous, less vaunted schools can prepare them just as well for their careers and lives.
Is University prestige more important than other factors?
Reports indicate that factors other than university prestige, such as mentorship and career advice at university are more important.
Does which college you go to affect your success?
Research shows that it’s less about which college you go to when it comes to success and happiness. The New York Times columnist Frank Bruni concluded that a highly selective university is neither a prerequisite to success nor a guarantee of it.
Is a degree from a highly selective university a guarantee of success?
Bruni marshaled evidence from a wide assortment of fields, including business, politics, and the arts to show that a degree from a highly selective university is neither a prerequisite to success nor a guarantee of it.
Do prestigious universities give better placement to child nurses?
If there’s a competitive post that she wants to apply for in child nursing and there’s 1 place, of course the person from the prestigious university will have a better chance (disregarding work experience). Nope, it doesn’t work like that. It’s based on performance in the interview and application process and satisfactory references.
How important is a university degree?
A majority of them, 54\%, said it was not very important or not important at all. For many students, a degree from a “prestigious” university is no longer a ticket to success and happiness, if, indeed, it ever was. Numerous, less vaunted schools can prepare them just as well for their careers and lives.