No I didn't, but then I do have to say it's not a huge sample size (6 people altogether 3 from Grande Ecoles, 2 from Supinfo, 1 EPITA) but the effect of lack of actual practical experience and slowness due to that was flagrant for the Grandes Ecoles.
It was for Rails web application which I have to say requires somewhat less pure CS theory (although it is very useful to reason with).
I wouldn't say either that a Rails app is low level. Developing a rails app that can handle really high level of traffic does need a lot of specialized and deep knowledge.
It was for Rails web application which I have to say requires somewhat less pure CS theory (although it is very useful to reason with).