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Class of 2026

LinkedIn vs Alternatives · Senior Yearbook

Four seniors graduating from the Professional Networking Academy. Their superlatives, clubs, favorite quotes, and the note a classmate scribbled in the margin.

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LinkedIn
Microsoft Academy · Since 2003 · Class President
"Most Likely to Run the Company"
1B+ friends 200+ campuses $15B+ trust fund
Clubs & Activities
ProfilesJob BoardRecruiterSales NavInMailFeedLearningPremium $29+
The valedictorian. Most clubs, most friends, most activities. Every graduating class needs one. But the school newspaper is getting filled with AI spam and the honors program costs more every semester.
Stay amazing! Never change! (but maybe fix the feed?) — xo, a classmate
Permanent Record
  • School paper polluted with AI content
  • Popularity contest favours loud students
  • Honors fees escalating ($29.99–$99.99+)
  • Organic visibility declining for group projects
  • Records shared with Microsoft admin
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Indeed + Glassdoor
Recruit Academy · Since 2004 · Track Captain
"Most Likely to Get Hired First"
350M+ monthly 60+ campuses Free tuition
Clubs & Activities
Job SearchResumeAI MatchSalaryReviewsInterviewsSponsored
The track star. Fastest to the finish line. Glassdoor is the study buddy who shares the answer key the valedictorian won't. Zero social skills — pure academic performance.
Thanks for the salary cheat sheet!! — your lab partner
Permanent Record
  • Zero extracurriculars or social activities
  • Glassdoor study notes sometimes outdated
  • Sponsored students may cut the lunch line
  • Doesn't attend prom or social events
  • Student records visible to paying schools
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Wellfound
Indie Academy · Since 2010 · Startup Club Pres.
"Most Likely to Start a Company"
8M+ peers 150K+ ventures Equity visible
Clubs & Activities
StartupsInvestorsSalary OpenEquityFounder DMRemoteFeatured
The indie kid. Shows their grades to everyone — salary and equity right on the report card. Brilliant in startup homeroom. Completely unknown in the main hallway.
You're gonna be famous someday — nobody here knows it yet!! 🚀
Permanent Record
  • Only known in the startup wing
  • Much smaller friend group
  • Some ventures still in freshman year
  • Not listed in the main school directory
  • Social activities underdeveloped
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Meetup + Lunchclub
IRL Academy · Since 2002 · Prom Committee
"Most Likely to Stay in Touch"
52M+ friends 190+ campuses 2M+ parties/yr
Clubs & Activities
IRL EventsAI Match1:1 MeetsLocalVirtual+IRLGoalsOrg $20+
The one who actually shows up. LinkedIn is the yearbook — this is the kid who organises the reunion. For real friendship, no number of online signatures compares to a hug in the hallway.
You made this school feel like a home. See you at the reunion!! 💛
Permanent Record
  • No academic or career-track activities
  • Requires showing up in person
  • Event planning costs $20+/mo
  • AI seating chart varies by campus
  • Geographic constraints on attendance
Senior Superlatives
CategoryLIINWFMU
Popularity1B+350M8M+52M+
Social LifeProm King—StartupIRL
Job OffersStrongFastestStartup—
Salary IntelPartialGDAll—
School PaperEditor—Min—
Shows Up IRLMin——Always
AI SkillsPartialJobs—LC
LinkedIn
$0
Honors $29.99+
Indeed
$0
Free ride
Wellfound
$0
Free for students
Meetup
$0
Org $20+

Don't lose touch after graduation. LinkedIn for the resume, Indeed for the first job, Wellfound for the startup dream, and Meetup for the friend who actually shows up at the reunion.

All names are trademarks of their respective owners · Class of 2026 · Subject to alumni updates
For informational purposes only · Not professional advice · Independent yearbook · No school affiliation · Don't ever change 💛