[voakbasda]

I graduated with honors from a state school, then I later went back to attend a PhD program (ultimately leaving before finishing even a masters). Overall, my experiences left me bitter and cynical about the entire system. With that perspective and hindsight, I think the most important things to consider are:

1) Do not go to any school that will leave you in debt. The education and experience is simply not worth it.

2) Do not choose a school based on its perceived reputation. There are just as many people that would avoid hiring Ivy League graduates as there are that would choose to hire them.

I know these are both unpopular opinions here, but consider that just might be due to the demographics here on HN.