<p>To ProudandConfused, the reason that you were pegged a “■■■■■” is that you asked a question that makes no sense. Why would any person be so stupid as to send off a misleading resume to an employer? The first thing the employer will do in the hiring process is check the references – many employers may also want to see a college transcript. And of course the student is going to want to be able to list references or submit letters of recommendation from profs. The advantage Barnard students have is that they tend to have close relationships with many of their faculty — but the “Barnard” name printed on the professor’s letterhead is going to be a dead giveaway. </p>
<p>Do you think any employer is going to hire an applicant who lies on their resume? I mean, a little bit of puffery is normal, but it’s pretty stupid for any job applicant to lie about basic facts that can be easily checked. </p>
<p>I realize that you’ve probably picked up on the myth spread by disgruntled Columbia students on the internet … but my point is that a little bit of critical thinking quickly dispels the myth. </p>
<p>And I agree with the other parents here - it also makes no sense for a student to attend a school she doesn’t like so she can pretend she is going somewhere else.</p>