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I don't disagree that the signalling of a pedigree brand is valuable. However, the signalling of accomplishment is much louder than credential. So, my curiosi
by jonmc12 16y ago
I don't disagree that the signalling of a pedigree brand is valuable. However, the signalling of accomplishment is much louder than credential.
So, my curiosity was based on the emotional investment in the credential, when I would think a Harvard grad would believe themselves capable of producing accomplishments that far out-signal their degree.
- kcm11 16y agoThat's fair -- perhaps most of the sentiments regarding "diluted brand" probably come from younger grads or current students who are less sure of themselves and have fewer real-world accomplishments to rest on.
- Nrsolis 16y agoNot most. ALL. Those of us who have already established ourselves in a career feel less insecure about our credentials than your typical Crimson "English" concentrator. I, for one, have never felt particularly threatened by 19 year-olds.