Yaaku, your suggestion might work in IT field, but would be hard to fly in traditional engineering fields (Mech/Elect/Civil etc). Normally, it's easy to catch a faker in the interview - college education is very different to what you do in real life.

Corporate America, have you tried doing some internship? Paid/unpaid. Once you get your feet wet, it is easier; this is what I tell every student before they graduate, but it's still not too late. If you haven't given the though of working here, then keep trying. Meanwhile keep yourself busy with your school's engr department or some lab. If not, then working anywhere outside without experience and just education might be hard.