Landon 2019 College Placement

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What some of the older parents do not realize is that it is a new world and employers have different mind sets today than when some of these people graduated in the 80s and 90s. Some don't even want the ivy kids because there is a perception of entitlement. For example if you are an engineer in the energy space. A degree from Colorado school of Mine trumps Harvard. It just does. An degree in computer from MIT is waaaay better than Harvard. A nursing degree from UVA is top notch. Ivy league is terrific and that is a great thing but it is not the divider like it used to be. A kid coming from TJ and going on to MIT is way more impressive than a Sidwell grad who went to Harvard. TJ has the national reputation that who your parents are does not matter at all.

Wow. Good wishful thinking, honey.

A kid going to TJ and on to MIT shows themselves to be limited to STEM, and they are certainly NOT more impressive than someone who went to Sidwell then Harvard.

Employers seek people with strong social and team building skills, as well as the ability to understand complex challenges across disciplines. The ability to write and communicate well matter immensely, too, which you obviously lack.

[Anonymous]

The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

Perhaps, but the examples you cited are not based in reality.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Valedictorian going to Yale.

Is this impressive? Don't most valedictorians from most public and privates schools get into either Harvard or Yale?

There are over 30K high schools in the U.S., plus a ton more around the world. In theory, each has at least one valedictorian. You do the math.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

Your comment demonstrates your lack of education and critical thinking skills. First, not all Ivy grads come from wealthy backgrounds. The elite Ivies offer full scholarships to working class families. Attending an Ivy is coveted often precisely because it facilitates social mobility. Second, not all Ivy grads are entitled. I have hired several, and they are smart, personable, and hardworking. Third, attending less prestigious schools brings with it no intrinsic value or virtue. I have worked with colleagues from such institutions who are lazy, entitled, and lacking in intelligence.

Times have changed and will continue to change. As an employer, I need smart, adaptable people, not people who think in cliches and stereotypes. Most of all, I hate people who can’t write or make a coherent argument.

[Anonymous]

Yes times have changed. PP you need to be more open minded.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

Your comment demonstrates your lack of education and critical thinking skills. First, not all Ivy grads come from wealthy backgrounds. The elite Ivies offer full scholarships to working class families. Attending an Ivy is coveted often precisely because it facilitates social mobility. Second, not all Ivy grads are entitled. I have hired several, and they are smart, personable, and hardworking. Third, attending less prestigious schools brings with it no intrinsic value or virtue. I have worked with colleagues from such institutions who are lazy, entitled, and lacking in intelligence.

Times have changed and will continue to change. As an employer, I need smart, adaptable people, not people who think in cliches and stereotypes. Most of all, I hate people who can’t write or make a coherent argument.

You realize that was an extended cliche, I hope. And which are the non-elite Ivies?

[Anonymous]

The ones that don't offer full scholarships to working class families?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes times have changed. PP you need to be more open minded.

Yes, times have changed. Intelligence and social skills are more important than ever. Failing to acknowledge that is stupidity, not open mindedness.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

Your comment demonstrates your lack of education and critical thinking skills. First, not all Ivy grads come from wealthy backgrounds. The elite Ivies offer full scholarships to working class families. Attending an Ivy is coveted often precisely because it facilitates social mobility. Second, not all Ivy grads are entitled. I have hired several, and they are smart, personable, and hardworking. Third, attending less prestigious schools brings with it no intrinsic value or virtue. I have worked with colleagues from such institutions who are lazy, entitled, and lacking in intelligence.

Times have changed and will continue to change. As an employer, I need smart, adaptable people, not people who think in cliches and stereotypes. Most of all, I hate people who can’t write or make a coherent argument.

You realize that was an extended cliche, I hope. And which are the non-elite Ivies?

Actually, you are the extended cliche — the lazy dumbass who cries foul when the geek who worked harder and smarter than than you ends up ruling the world.

[Anonymous]

Spending time figuring out when and how to apply emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills is part of working harder.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Spending time figuring out when and how to apply emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills is part of working harder.

Yep, 21:25 has no clue.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

Your comment demonstrates your lack of education and critical thinking skills. First, not all Ivy grads come from wealthy backgrounds. The elite Ivies offer full scholarships to working class families. Attending an Ivy is coveted often precisely because it facilitates social mobility. Second, not all Ivy grads are entitled. I have hired several, and they are smart, personable, and hardworking. Third, attending less prestigious schools brings with it no intrinsic value or virtue. I have worked with colleagues from such institutions who are lazy, entitled, and lacking in intelligence.

Times have changed and will continue to change. As an employer, I need smart, adaptable people, not people who think in cliches and stereotypes. Most of all, I hate people who can’t write or make a coherent argument.

You realize that was an extended cliche, I hope. And which are the non-elite Ivies?

Actually, you are the extended cliche — the lazy dumbass who cries foul when the geek who worked harder and smarter than than you ends up ruling the world.

Looks like someone got stung and had to go with “I know you are but what am I.” Low EQ, I guess.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:The very way you answer speaks volumes. Employers do not want snobby and entitled kids. I think a lot of the wealthy have had a lock on opportunity and times have changed. They really have. The point is that schools are not the holy grail. Emotional IQ is very important but ivy schools tend to foster an attitude of entitlement and that is not helpful in today’s and the future job market.

Your comment demonstrates your lack of education and critical thinking skills. First, not all Ivy grads come from wealthy backgrounds. The elite Ivies offer full scholarships to working class families. Attending an Ivy is coveted often precisely because it facilitates social mobility. Second, not all Ivy grads are entitled. I have hired several, and they are smart, personable, and hardworking. Third, attending less prestigious schools brings with it no intrinsic value or virtue. I have worked with colleagues from such institutions who are lazy, entitled, and lacking in intelligence.

Times have changed and will continue to change. As an employer, I need smart, adaptable people, not people who think in cliches and stereotypes. Most of all, I hate people who can’t write or make a coherent argument.

You realize that was an extended cliche, I hope. And which are the non-elite Ivies?

Actually, you are the extended cliche — the lazy dumbass who cries foul when the geek who worked harder and smarter than than you ends up ruling the world.

Looks like someone got stung and had to go with “I know you are but what am I.” Low EQ, I guess.

^^^^Low IQ Exhibit A

[Anonymous]

I know you are but . . .