> they insist that the school you graduate from plays a crucial role and there is numerous benefits which out-do the benefits of attending a low-tier school In

> they insist that the school you graduate from plays a crucial role and there is numerous benefits which out-do the benefits of attending a low-tier school In the case of Berkeley and a few others, they are absolutely correct. I've seen both sides of the unknown school / huge name brand divide. It matters. A lot. It shouldn't, it's a shame, but it does. In CS, you will turn out just fine either way. But it does matter.