So, you want to intern at Google. You’re not alone — students around the world chase this badge because it promises the kind of learning few places can match. But the chase often gets clouded by myth.

Do you need to be from a top university? Do you need a long rsum full of fancy corporate projects? And what about coding puzzles involving golf balls and aeroplanes?

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Here’s the good news: Google’s own recruiters say most of that is noise.

Let’s walk through what actually matters, step-by-step, based on Google’s hiring team, application guidelines, and internship FAQs.

YOU DON’T NEED TO BE FROM A BIG-NAME COLLEGE

One of the biggest myths is that Google only picks students from “top schools.”

Recruiters say that’s simply not true.

Google hires interns and new grads from many kinds of institutions. They care about skills, curiosity, and how you approach problems, not your campus name.

They will look at your academic record, but it’s just one part of your story — not the deciding factor.

Their advice: Think less about “Is my school good enough?” Think more about “Can I show Google how I solve problems and learn fast?”

LIMITED WORK EXPERIENCE ISN’T A DEAL-BREAKER

Worried you don’t have enough experience?

Google doesn’t expect students to have years of work behind them.

If you’re new, let your college projects, hackathons, coding challenges, volunteer work, side projects, and cou