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^ the study paradoxer refers to, the Krueger Dale study, is found here:

Summary: http://www.princeton.edu/pr/news/00/c/0329.htm#Harvard

Updated Krueger-Dale study discussion: http://www.brookings.edu/articles/2004/10education_easterbrook.aspx?p=1

The updated Krueger-Dale working paper itself (sometimes referred to as Krueger-Dale II): http://www.irs.princeton.edu/pubs/pdfs/563.pdf

The study's findings confirm observations I have made in my business life, but thought were probably off-base, since they are counter to the heretofore prevailing attitude about "the college makes the man" rather than "the man makes himself". I also have the advantage of having studied full time at both a HYPSM, and a Public flagship, and seen the relative small importance either has had in my career opportunities (I am not front-office Ibank or Hedge Fund, where I think it does matter), and the absolutely imperceptible difference that attending the more prestigious has had relative to the less prestigious.
 
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Not to beat this horse. But as an executive recruiter in the private sector (Public sector works differently). Competetive undergrad is looked at as an indicator of intelligence. As a general rule the selective schools pick the smarter people. (Yeah I know many will argue this is not right or fair). This is not to say its the only factor. But us recruiters do know the selective schools and that does weigh into our choices and that of our clients in many cases. Since the question the young man asked to start with seemed to be which would be better for his career. Then my advice is a selective school would be a better choice for a private sector career after the military. If the career choice is for the military, I don't think the Army cares. Its more about your GPA. And for public sector positions after the military, I would agree with Goalie Dad. Gradute school trumps others although I do not recruit in the public sector. However I see many public sector resumes with very high credentials.

Other observations in degree. Unless you are a scientific researcher. A masters in the same field as undergrad is at best a neutral and often a red flag. Phd is a red flag except for research. MBA-Be careful- top 25 carries weight, the rest carry a big cost. Again, my expereince.
 
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