Which colleges do Google recruiters frequent?

I've been going through some major introspection and realized that working for Google is what I want. Can anyone shed some light on where Google often recruits from? Is there a particular set of colleges they favor?

It's good to see you focused and determined in your future career plans with Google. As a huge company, Google recruits from a wide variety of schools, including but not limited to the Ivy League, Stanford, University of California - Berkeley, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).

It's important to note that Google focuses on skills, rather than the prestige of the degree. While they do recruit from top tech schools, they also hire many employees from non-target schools. Google looks for candidates with strong technical skills, especially in Computer Science and Engineering fields. Some specific skills they value are coding, data structures, algorithms, system design, and relevant experience from internships or projects.

You'll need to make sure, whatever school you attend, that you are involved in relevant extracurricular activities (like coding competitions or tech internships), and hone your skills (like becoming proficient in a coding language such as Python or Java).

Finally, keep in mind that there are multiple job roles at Google, and not all of them are in tech. From marketing to human resources, there are opportunities in many areas, which expands the list of schools they recruit from. Google's focus on diversity and broad skill sets means it does not limit itself to a small set of institutions.

I hope this provides some help to you as you plan your college and career path. Best of luck!