Is it possible to 'hide' a degree?

[dfrecore]

Is there a thread somewhere of the people here who got into reputable grad schools after getting a degree at one of the Big 3? It might be helpful for newbies to see that yes, you can get into a good or even great grad program with a Big 3 degree.

There is no one-size-fits-all answer. Clearly defined goals will help navigate the nuances.

I'm going to agree with Jennifer here, in that what's much more important than which school you go to, is making sure that you've met all the requirements to get into the grad school of your choice. If you haven't planned for something that you want, then it's pretty easy to figure out that you're going to have a harder time getting in. If you sit down and look at your goals, and work backwards from there, you can mitigate a lot of the problems right up front.

AND, if you already have a degree, and decide later that you want to go to a particular grad school, and you haven't met the requirements, you can find ways to do that too. Worst thing that can happen is that you have to choose a different school. But, there will still be plenty of schools that will take you.