[hsmyers]

I'm not sure about Stanford, but much of the information that MIT would impart is available on-line for free. Cherry-pick the course offerings and fold them into what ever program you are currently attending. Ultimately none of the 'paper' will keep your job even though in those shallow circumstances it may get you a job. What you know and what you learn combined with what you make will be the key in your continuation as a developer. Think of it this way, it is almost a cliche that there are two ways into a job---one through the front door through HR and one through the backdoor through the people who you will actual work with. The second group seldom gives a damn about 'paper'---you take it from there :) @TrevorBurnham---I remember Carleton fondly although it was damn cold in the winter. Likewise certain people took a really dim view to physical contact in the common area when I came for a visit :)