ART CENTER COLLEGE OF DESIGN
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Okay, honest take: A killer portfolio wins over being alum from a certain school every time, but ... that said, there is something to be said to have shown the commitment that it takes to get through a top school. This is the same in any profession, Harvard Medical, Yale Law, etc ... there is a 'oh he can cut it' that goes with saying you survived the beating that gets laid on you in these places. All that said I think the best thing about school is the connections you make and the environment you put yourself in. If you're ready to use that to the max to go out and get a job than it can be critical (think of the Yale Law example --- it's not just the law education you get but the connections you make and the foot-in-the-door you get from other alums). The question should be 'do you need and want that?' because it comes with a hefty price tag. I'm not saying it's not worth it, but it is seriously expensive. If you're not ready and committed to take advantage of it then save your $$ and do good work.