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1) Program & Degree Strategy (Before / Early in School)
Choosing degree based on job outcomes, not prestige
In your home country, a 'famous' school name might be everything. In the US, the market is different. Employers care about your skills and the school's pipeline to their industry. Prestige 'fades' quickly. A Top-20 school in a rural area might have a lower 'internship-to-offer' rate than a Top-100 school in a tech hub. Research the 'Career Outcomes Report' for your specific department.
In your home country, a "famous" school name might be everything. In the US, the market is different. Employers care about your skills and the school’s pipeline to their industry.
- Prestige "fades" quickly. A Top-20 school in a rural area might have a lower "internship-to-offer" rate than a Top-100 school in a tech hub.
- Research the "Career Outcomes Report" for your specific department. If the median starting salary and the list of hiring companies (like Amazon, Google, or Goldman Sachs) don't match your goals, the prestige isn't helping you.
Free Resource: The Truth About College Prestige
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