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I obtained my BS from a state university, retired at 38, went to graduate school at a state university at 48, started another business, retired again 3 years la

I obtained my BS from a state university, retired at 38, went to graduate school at a state university at 48, started another business, retired again 3 years later. I've hired ivy league graduates, graduates from MIT, but my best employees came from state schools. Every Harvard graduate I've ever known has been arrested, committed fraud, or worse, murder (Lookup Luke Sweetser). The first thing that comes out of all of their mouths is they went to Harvard, and pretty much that is the extent of their ability. The university system is in shambles in the United States. I've been consulting with several, but they're entrenched in this new ideology. Many top level engineering programs are suffering by putting diversity over qualified students. Diversity is a goal we should seek, but not at the expense of the student that is produced. They're setting up many for failure, and loading them up with debt they will never be able to repay. Spend your money wisely. You will get out of any university what you put into it.

belter 3y ago
So much to unpack in your comment. I feel it deserves a whole thread in itself... "Harvard MBAs Keep Going To Prison So Why Do They Still Rule The World?" - https://www.inc.com/dustin-mckissen/harvard-mbas-keep-going-to-prison-so-why-do-they-still-rule-the-world-.html https://www.inc.com/dustin-mckissen/harvard-mbas-keep-going-...
danielrpa 3y ago
Similar experience. My MIT reports were largely average in terms of output, despite very strong "raw puzzle solving ability", if that makes sense. However, I had some amazing state school reports, they blended talent for unconventional solutions, strong work ethic, and the attitude of someone who doesn't think their lives are already figured out due to their college degree. One problem is that there are plenty of really bad state school people too. The bottom line is that if you select carefully, and don't let fancy degrees bias you, you will find some of your best people from "boring" places.

belter 3y ago

So much to unpack in your comment. I feel it deserves a whole thread in itself... "Harvard MBAs Keep Going To Prison So Why Do They Still Rule The World?" - https://www.inc.com/dustin-mckissen/harvard-mbas-keep-going-to-prison-so-why-do-they-still-rule-the-world-.html https://www.inc.com/dustin-mckissen/harvard-mbas-keep-going-...

danielrpa 3y ago

Similar experience. My MIT reports were largely average in terms of output, despite very strong "raw puzzle solving ability", if that makes sense. However, I had some amazing state school reports, they blended talent for unconventional solutions, strong work ethic, and the attitude of someone who doesn't think their lives are already figured out due to their college degree. One problem is that there are plenty of really bad state school people too. The bottom line is that if you select carefully, and don't let fancy degrees bias you, you will find some of your best people from "boring" places.