> Where you go to school matters a lot for where you start your career.

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> Company prestige matters a lot.

Neither of those things actually matter much, in my opinion. Or at least, they matter a whole lot less than other factors.

But I suppose that depends on what sort of career you want to have. They probably matter more if your career goals involve climbing large corporate ladders.

> Company prestige matters a lot.

It absolutely means fuck all in real terms.