Does school really matter?

[dr. d]

Agree. Work experience is a great equalizer.

Later in life, school may still be intimidating; but relegated to being just bragging rights.



Agree, but in my field, i have less encounters with them. Maybe because they are relatively few in number?

From what I've observed doc, hunger and drive (kapal ng mukha at tapang ng sikmura - both in a good-positive way) + EQ are equal major factors together with expertise for success ...

as rocky and pacman would say,
"he's hungry".

and what rocky's friend said,
"you lost your edge, champ. you're not hungry anymore."

but yes,
hunger ain't all. there has to be that innate mind power... which top-notch schools have an edge in recruiting".

it's a vicious cycle.
the school has to have good students to rank well in the academic rankings, so's they can attract good teachers and good students, so's the school will rank well in the academic rankings, so's school can get more good teachers and good students, so's they can rank well, so's.......