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Yeah, sorry Sakky, but I thought the main point went beyond the acquisition of the first job. If it's the ease of employment fresh out of college I might give an Ivy degree the edge depending on the region. However, for the long haul, beyond the first job, I stand by my earlier comments. There's a limit to how far college pedigree can take you. I agree with drmambo that a few years out of college and it's a moot point.
Moreover, I would hire the kid from State U. who has demonstrated aggressive interest and research related to my business over the one from an Ivy who is smart, but less accomplished relative to demonstrated interest or ability. The idea that the only thing that distinguishes college grads from one another is the school they attend couldn't be more misguided. Your assessment is overly simplistic.
Also, what you completely overlook is that in some parts of the country employers are far more likely to seek out and hire a State U. grad. In my State, HYPS grads are not put ahead of the State flagship grads by any means. Using your theory, students that want to work here would be better off at State U --even for their first job. State U. has much stronger alumni networks and influence here than any Ivy.
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