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A comment on Ask HN: Does an academic's reputation depends on the uni they graduated or teach.

Re:Ask HN: Does an academic's reputation depends on the uni ... by PaulHoule on Monday July 17, 2023 @12:35PM (#36760337)
It is rare for the tier 2 graduate to make it into tier 1, but if they do they are super exceptional and stand out.
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Re:Ask HN: Does an academic's reputation depends on the uni ... by raj555 on Monday July 17, 2023 @01:06PM (#36760849)
Is this wrt USA? In India its not particularly a rule.
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Re:Ask HN: Does an academic's reputation depends on the uni ... by PaulHoule on Monday July 17, 2023 @03:36PM (#36762926)
Yes, from the perspective of someone who works at an Ivy. Not so much as the people are biased but as how the competition is so very fierce.

I’ve got no idea of how it is in India.

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Re:Ask HN: Does an academic's reputation depends on the uni ... by bawis on Monday July 17, 2023 @09:24PM (#36766579)
Ah, India, the average undergrad there is in top 20% worldwide

source: my experience.

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