[irpap]

Isn't the process a bit different when it comes to hiring geeks? Being a good software developer for example is a quite measurable and comparable skill. I think the extracurriculars that indicate social skills such as organising charity events etc, would be more relevant if you're a manager or a consultant; but if you are a developer or a mathematician, would people mind a bookworm?

[captainaj]

It's very different, the first step of a ticket to an investment bank, consulting firms etc is your "super-elite" school name.