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Subject: In Computer Science, what matters more: Experience or the school?

I'm a high school student and I don't think I can get into a good school for computer science (3.4 GPA / bad ACT scores / lots of honors and AP courses though, and a tough college prep school). Anyways, I'm certain I'd be able to get at the very least a few internships, including one this summer since I took AP Computer Science and am going into more detail on Java this year. Anyways, my point-blank question is:

Which is more important when employers look at computer science applications? That I went to a great school, or that I went to an acceptable school and have had internships since I was in high school?

  • 12.12.2012 5:11 PM PDT

Life?
I have the internet and Doctor Who; i don't need a life.

experience in the field >>>>>>> school.

though school is important also.

  • 12.12.2012 5:12 PM PDT
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All that is needed for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.

Both.

  • 12.12.2012 5:13 PM PDT