> This is why it's a good idea for people from non-top tier colleges to run away from prestige. You'll never be able to compete on merit at a place like McKinse

> This is why it's a good idea for people from non-top tier colleges to run away from prestige. You'll never be able to compete on merit at a place like McKinsey, a top law firm or an IB It certainly won’t be as easy as folks from Ivies might have it, but folks from state schools can make it big time. Tim Cook is an Auburn grad, for example. A friend of mine is a Michigan State grad. He worked his way up the chain in NYC by providing tremendous value. He retired in his 40s with a mid-eight figure net worth after being a partner in a hedge fund that ran its course (raised money, made money, closed down). If someone is ambitious and talented, their degree won’t stop them.