Is the name of a school important for the employer?

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Hi, I am on track to begin my MSc DS this September in the UK and I was wondering how big of a role the name of a school (or its prestige) plays in future job applications?
I'd like to think that a good portfolio, high-grade degree, or maybe some minor work experience matters much more but I can't stop being anxious about studying at a slightly above-average UK university.
To put this better, if a requiter has two pretty …

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