SMU Cox vs. Tulane Freeman

Catcherinthetoast
Sun, 11 Feb 2024 01:15:28 +0000

KBdad:

I wouldn’t discount Alumni network at all.

KBdad:

I can’t speak for bigger schools like Cornell

I agree with the importance of alumni networks. Schools like Cornell publish career outcomes that suggest many jobs are sourced through internet sites. LinkedIn is the primary source for accessing alumni networks so the outcomes disclosures can be misleading as alumni network and internet are often one and the same. This is exactly what my kid experienced and took advantage at his Ivy.

In the finance space this is particularly the case. I get several dozen alum a year reaching out to me looking for IB opportunities. I always respond and we are very active as an alumni community. Similar to what you describe at Colby and Gettysburg, alum of my LAC take pride in assisting one another which I think is under appreciated by those who don’t experience or take advantage of it.

I previously mentioned how SMU seems to be on the rise but you make a good point on Tulane.