<p>“if you got accepted to UIUC, Mich, Caltech, Cooper Union… etc whatever~~ youll do fine at any, unless you’re lacking in social skills and bomb the interview.”</p>
<p>What if you’re going to a school like University at Buffalo? Most people I’ve talked to said that you can get into top grad programs from a less notable engineering school, such as UB, as long as you work hard and are active in the program. I’m guessing this means being in clubs, doing undergraduate research, and hopefully keeping at least a 3.5. Is this true, or are you still at a disadvantage when applying for graduate school at these ‘top tier’ universities?</p>