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Oh, if only it were so easy as just getting into the right school.
Yes, it can certainly be about "who you know," but those networks are established in all sorts of venues, and some of the stongest have nothing to do with where you, or your connections, went to school. I consider myself very well connected in my field from coast to coast, but all of those connections were established through my professional work and associations. Not a single one is related to my college affiliation.
Bottom line is that those who can deliver the goods, have good social networking skills, and professional acumen, will do very well no matter what college they attend.
As a hiring officer I seek out the best performers, not those with the best college pedigree. If that person has both, great. However, proven ability trumps all. There are exceptions. Various forms of nepotism certainly exist, but it's mostly about talent.
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