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GuestPoster254

I met a Ateno de Manila University (ADMU) student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.
-@Enzyte Bob

Please corroborate your statement.


Ateneo de Manila University graduates are smart men and women. During my time, ADMU only accepted applicants who are in the 99 percentile in the NCEE (National College Entrance Exams). Actually, I found the ACET (Ateneo College Entrance Test) more difficult than GMAT. Graduating from a relatively unknown private school, I felt a bit insecure at first because my classmates were graduates of science high schools, international schools and other well-known (and expensive) private schools.


The school hosts job fairs and interviews on campus months before graduation. Most Ateneo students come from upper-middle to upper class families. So, it's not surprising that the owners / founders / top executives of companies at the job fair are relatives of some of the students. Right after graduation, the student has a job waiting for him / her, and it's not supersizing fries orders. I got quite a few well-paying job offers at well-known financial institutions despite being just an Economics major with B to B+ average.


As to how much an Ateneo fresh graduate's starting salary is, and how fast he / she can go up the corporate ladder compared to his / her batch mates at Ateneo, depends on his / her major, not so much on grades. A Management Engineering graduate with a C average will receive more and be on a faster track to the top compared to an Economics graduate with an A average.


They say that to make the most of your time in Ateneo, you need to establish connections, especially those who are well-connected. But I wasn't into that because I felt it's somewhat forced.

Enzyte Bob

I met a Ateno de Manila University (ADMU) student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.
-@Enzyte Bob
Please corroborate your statement.

Ateneo de Manila University graduates are smart men and women. During my time, ADMU only accepted applicants who are in the 99 percentile in the NCEE (National College Entrance Exams). Actually, I found the ACET (Ateneo College Entrance Test) more difficult than GMAT. Graduating from a relatively unknown private school, I felt a bit insecure at first because my classmates were graduates of science high schools, international schools and other well-known (and expensive) private schools.

The school hosts job fairs and interviews on campus months before graduation. Most Ateneo students come from upper-middle to upper class families. So, it's not surprising that the owners / founders / top executives of companies at the job fair are relatives of some of the students. Right after graduation, the student has a job waiting for him / her, and it's not supersizing fries orders. I got quite a few well-paying job offers at well-known financial institutions despite being just an Economics major with B to B+ average.

As to how much an Ateneo fresh graduate's starting salary is, and how fast he / she can go up the corporate ladder compared to his / her batch mates at Ateneo, depends on his / her major, not so much on grades. A Management Engineering graduate with a C average will receive more and be on a faster track to the top compared to an Economics graduate with an A average.
-@FilAmericanMom


Corroborate my statement?

. . . . .a little humor goes along way with some people. Some people get it and some people don't.

GuestPoster254

I met a Ateno de Manila University (ADMU) student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.
-@Enzyte Bob
Please corroborate your statement.

Ateneo de Manila University graduates are smart men and women. During my time, ADMU only accepted applicants who are in the 99 percentile in the NCEE (National College Entrance Exams). Actually, I found the ACET (Ateneo College Entrance Test) more difficult than GMAT. Graduating from a relatively unknown private school, I felt a bit insecure at first because my classmates were graduates of science high schools, international schools and other well-known (and expensive) private schools.

The school hosts job fairs and interviews on campus months before graduation. Most Ateneo students come from upper-middle to upper class families. So, it's not surprising that the owners / founders / top executives of companies at the job fair are relatives of some of the students. Right after graduation, the student has a job waiting for him / her, and it's not supersizing fries orders. I got quite a few well-paying job offers at well-known financial institutions despite being just an Economics major with B to B+ average.

As to how much an Ateneo fresh graduate's starting salary is, and how fast he / she can go up the corporate ladder compared to his / her batch mates at Ateneo, depends on his / her major, not so much on grades. A Management Engineering graduate with a C average will receive more and be on a faster track to the top compared to an Economics graduate with an A average.
-@FilAmericanMom

Corroborate my statement?
. . . . .a little humor goes along way with some people. Some people get it and some people don't.
-@Enzyte Bob

It's not funny if it's insulting. You're implying that the best students from the best school in the Philippines end up taking orders at a fast food restaurant. Do you think it's easy to get accepted into Ateneo? It's not. You have to be smart and study hard to get in and finish your degree from that school. And graduating from Ateneo gives one a degree of prestige and respect. When someone finds out that I graduated from Ateneo, one of his / her first reactions would be, "Uy, matalino. Your parents must be so proud." I just smile, but in my mind, I'm saying, "Yes, I am. And yes, they are."

Enzyte Bob

I met a Ateno de Manila University (ADMU) student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.
-@Enzyte Bob
Please corroborate your statement.

Ateneo de Manila University graduates are smart men and women. During my time, ADMU only accepted applicants who are in the 99 percentile in the NCEE (National College Entrance Exams). Actually, I found the ACET (Ateneo College Entrance Test) more difficult than GMAT. Graduating from a relatively unknown private school, I felt a bit insecure at first because my classmates were graduates of science high schools, international schools and other well-known (and expensive) private schools.

The school hosts job fairs and interviews on campus months before graduation. Most Ateneo students come from upper-middle to upper class families. So, it's not surprising that the owners / founders / top executives of companies at the job fair are relatives of some of the students. Right after graduation, the student has a job waiting for him / her, and it's not supersizing fries orders. I got quite a few well-paying job offers at well-known financial institutions despite being just an Economics major with B to B+ average.

As to how much an Ateneo fresh graduate's starting salary is, and how fast he / she can go up the corporate ladder compared to his / her batch mates at Ateneo, depends on his / her major, not so much on grades. A Management Engineering graduate with a C average will receive more and be on a faster track to the top compared to an Economics graduate with an A average.
-@FilAmericanMom

Corroborate my statement?
. . . . .a little humor goes along way with some people. Some people get it and some people don't.
-@Enzyte Bob
It's not funny if it's insulting. You're implying that the best students from the best school in the Philippines end up taking orders at a fast food restaurant. Do you think it's easy to get accepted into Ateneo? It's not. You have to be smart and study hard to get in and finish your degree from that school. And graduating from Ateneo gives one a degree of prestige and respect. When someone finds out that I graduated from Ateneo, one of his / her first reactions would be, "Uy, matalino. Your parents must be so proud." I just smile, but in my mind, I'm saying, "Yes, I am. And yes, they are."
-@FilAmericanMom


I'm not implying that at all, it's humor, again some people get and some people don't.


I met a Magna Cum Laude from Harvard, I asked him to supersize my fries.

GuestPoster254

Ateneo, I have been told by locals, is a strong university where families with moola sending their kids to study.
-@duonguhm

A slight correction: It's a university where families with moola send their smart kids to study. By "smart," I mean not only intelligent but also responsible and determined to do their best to have a bright future.

GuestPoster254



Corroborate my statement?
. . . . .a little humor goes along way with some people. Some people get it and some people don't.
-@Enzyte Bob
It's not funny if it's insulting. You're implying that the best students from the best school in the Philippines end up taking orders at a fast food restaurant. Do you think it's easy to get accepted into Ateneo? It's not. You have to be smart and study hard to get in and finish your degree from that school. And graduating from Ateneo gives one a degree of prestige and respect. When someone finds out that I graduated from Ateneo, one of his / her first reactions would be, "Uy, matalino. Your parents must be so proud." I just smile, but in my mind, I'm saying, "Yes, I am. And yes, they are."
-@FilAmericanMom

I'm not implying that at all, it's humor, again some people get and some people don't.

I met a Magna Cum Laude from Harvard, I asked him to supersize my fries.
-@Enzyte Bob

The thing is we are not talking about Harvard in this thread. You live in this country, yet you insult one of the institutions it is proud of.

Enzyte Bob

@FilAmericanMom


You still don't get it,I give up trying to explain to you.



Humor. . . . .

I met a mortuary college student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.


Or:


I met a Culinary Art student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.

GuestPoster254

@FilAmericanMom
You still don't get it,I give up trying to explain to you.

Humor. . . . .
I met a mortuary college student that graduated Magna Cum Laude, I asked him to supersize my order of fries.
-@Enzyte Bob

I give up too. Apparently, you don't get it that what you said was an insult.