Why is it so important for some to get into a top university?

I understand that when you apply for your real job, the manager will be impressed that you went to a good university but is that really it? Yes, you're more likely to get a job. But, why do people make it top priority? Are they just scared that people will make fun of them and compare them?

You stated the reason , you get paid more and are much likely to get a job. Also companies go to these universities , offer internships and sometimes directly recruit from them. The jobs market is getting more competitive and its only going to get more competitive. A degree from a top uni in some industries gives you a MASSIVE edge into getting a job.

You stated the reason , you get paid more and are much likely to get a job. Also companies go to these universities , offer internships and sometimes directly recruit from them. The jobs market is getting more competitive and its only going to get more competitive. A degree from a top uni in some industries gives you a MASSIVE edge into getting a job.

I understand that when you apply for your real job, the manager will be impressed that you went to a good university but is that really it? Yes, you're more likely to get a job. But, why do people make it top priority? Are they just scared that people will make fun of them and compare them?

Yes, it may be desirable, but it really doesn't make a difference at all. In fact, many graduates that finish university happen to be employed within 6 months. When you are applying for a job, the employer will look at the experience that you have gained whilst doing a year out in industry for example rather than what university you went to.

I want to do banking/hedge funds and in this industry it does make a massive difference! When I say massive , I mean MASSIVE! It depends on the industry though

It's who you know, rather than what you know that will get you into IB. If you have good networking skills, I'm pretty sure you will be in great company knowing that you have connections to get an internship. People that have attended Eaton and studied at Oxbridge will have parents that already know someone in the industry, so it makes it more easier for them as they hardly have to do any work.

Why not take a year in industry with one of the Big 4? If you can show you have good team work skills, you are basically employable to any employee. Work hard, whilst showing the necessary skills at work and you'll be fine regardless of which uni you attend.

If you are still not comfortable with that idea then do a Masters at a higher tier uni in IB or Management.

Because you will pay virtually the same fees for London Met as you will for Oxford

It's who you know, rather than what you know that will get you into IB. If you have good networking skills, I'm pretty sure you will be in great company knowing that you have connections to get an internship. People that have attended Eaton and studied at Oxbridge will have parents that already know someone in the industry, so it makes it more easier for them as they hardly have to do any work.

Why not take a year in industry with one of the Big 4? If you can show you have good team work skills, you are basically employable to any employee. Work hard, whilst showing the necessary skills at work and you'll be fine regardless of which uni you attend.

If you are still not comfortable with that idea then do a Masters at a higher tier uni in IB or Management.

Yes, it may be desirable, but it really doesn't make a difference at all. In fact, many graduates that finish university happen to be employed within 6 months. When you are applying for a job, the employer will look at the experience that you have gained whilst doing a year out in industry for example rather than what university you went to.