Ivy UG or Grad better?

Mwfan1921
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 18:18:44 +0000

OP, you are being less than helpful on this thread, as well as your transfer thread.

Hi guys which would look better, getting a bachelors degree from an ivy only or getting a bachelors degree from a state university followed by one from an ivy? Thoughts…

Having two undergrad degrees is generally not beneficial…on a resume, or in the workplace, or for your wallet. Some schools won’t even admit a student who already has a bachelor’s degree into their bachelor’s programs.

Generally there is limited data that suggest better outcomes for students who attended Ivies vs. non-Ivies. Some data show that low SES students are one of the groups that have better outcomes the more highly selective schools they attend.

Getting a master’s degree or PhD at some point can be beneficial, or even required to access certain opportunities. Many students do well in undergrad, wherever that might be, and step it up in selectivity for graduate school.

What are your career goals?