Here is an interesting link to the NCAA graduation rates for each school.
Graduation Rates
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quote:Originally posted by Bee>:
the ncaa rates are a bit hard to decipher ...
I could care less if my chosen school graduated 96% if my student is one of the 4% not graduated
my view is that the ONLY graduation rate that really counts to a player & parent is YOUR "student athlete's" graduation rate
quote:Originally posted by Bee>:
a great question during recruiting is -
"what kind of support can we expect in addition to 'MLB tuition plan' if drafted and return to complete school later?"
"what kind of support can we expect if undrafted/eligibility used up and 5th yr required to graduate?"
baloneyquote:by H-Dad: When your son's resume sits among 300, 400, 500 other online job applications, the general reputation of an applicant's school (including graduation rates) will certainly figure in how his/her application is viewed by Human Resource professionals.
was that even being debated?quote:by H-Dad: Everyone benefits from a better educated society
there are some HR guys who use a dart board too ... which rep are you referring too?quote:by Jbb: when we go to hire the reputation of the institution carries a lot of weight. HaverDad has a decent point IMO.
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by H-Dad: Everyone benefits from a better educated society
was that even being debated?
sorry ya took only a portion of my statement, then interpreted it out of its context - -quote:by HD: I could only assume that you saw zero personal benefit in the 96%.
quote:Originally posted by Bee>:sorry ya took only a portion of my statement, then interpreted it out of its context - -quote:by HD: I could only assume that you saw zero personal benefit in the 96%.
please post the University ranking scale your corporate H-R people refer to -
that should clear things up
quote:Originally posted by observer44:
How much, if any, weight is given to Intercollegiate sports generally...and what about those with high GPA's...any major extra consideration/benefit?...Or Not?
quote:Originally posted by HaverDad:
If you believe that employers disregard collegiate reputations when sorting hundreds of applicants for a single opening, then you are simply wrong...I'm sure other websters with HR experience can confirm this not to be "baloney".
quote:Originally posted by Bee>:
...you have been brainwashed...
quote:Originally posted by justbaseball:
I agree with whoever said that the graduation rates are important when it comes time for your sport-involved son or daughter to choose where to go...I think its something a parent needs to be aware of in order to assess the support system and the commitment of the coaches to education.
let's assume that is truequote:by NAcid: Many of the top companies have "preferred university" lists where they hire the majority of their graduates from. Some companies have decided to restrict their recruiting to a select group of universities, applicants from other schools might as well not even bother to apply. My information comes directly from employees at these companies.
gee, ya make the meetings sound painful ...quote:by HaverDad: Let me be very clear about this so we avoid any further "out of context" misunderstandings. I've endured multiple HR meetings and reviewed applicants to positions that I would eventually supervise
thanks for the heads-upquote:by hd: I am confused re: ...
quote:1) inflated starting salaries and burdonsome payroll scale
2) over-recruiting because of high turnover
3) an inflexible workforce with the same mindset & vision
4) a company at a competitive disadvantage regarding innovation, imagination, and overhead
a seemingly sensible approachquote:by jbb: Like any successful company I know much about, we do have a list of schools that are primo to us...
quote:Originally posted by Bee>:a seemingly sensible approachquote:by jbb: Like any successful company I know much about, we do have a list of schools that are primo to us...
you may note that the critqued model was HNO 3's version ...
Some companies have decided to restrict their recruiting (ONLY) to a select group of universities, applicants from other schools might as well not even bother to apply
he and Haver are the self-proclaimed experts and things may well be as they say, I'm asking questions and expressing my opinion and dismay if they are the norm