Does it really matter if you were a undergraduate at a bad school but transferred?

Question

Does the other guy have the upperhand if he went straight from high school to a huge university?

Answer 1

What is a bad school? If they are accredited then it makes no difference. The only exception to this might be if you were staying in your home town and there is a specific perception you would have to overcome in getting a local job. The guy who went off to the big school might be perceived as better qualified. I transferred from a JC to a state university and then to a private 4 year college, got my degree and have always had a great job. Do what is right for you and don't worry about what the other guy does. Create a life for you.

Answer 2

As long as you graduate from a Respectible University. Also depending on what you are going into, the name of the University usually means nothing.

I mean if you want to be a lawyer or a doctor it may but evrything else it really doesnt even matter.  Actually in most careers your grades dont even matter. It just matters that you went!!! And have earned a degree.

Answer 3

All that will matter in the end is where your diploma comes from, when it comes to getting the job.  

Think about it:  your resume will only state where your degree was issued.  It won't say anything about the initial credits.

Most important will be your GPA and whether you have been accumulating work experience such as internships and jobs held while in college.