They might be more willing to offer career help, because your less famous school denotes that, like them, you are also full of energy and perseverance.
2018年6月六级真题（第三套）阅读 Section B
柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义
VERB
预示;是…的征兆;表示;是…的标志
If one thing denotes another, it is a sign or indication of it.