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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The only thing that you've learned here is that you are shallow and think like a twelve year old.  The "prettiest" sisters in your sorority had nothing in common but looks.  The sisters who went to the ritziest schools likely had much more in common - coming from UMC or wealthy families, with parents still together, networks of similarly-situated boys/men to interact with, pressure (either healthy or undue) to listen to their parents' advice re: marriage so they aren't cut off, and what amounts to a modern day dowry to attract these successful men.  Growing up rich doesn't guarantee a good outcome, but you being shocked that it improves the odds is a little ridiculous.[/quote]

You may be right. But nobody in our sorority was low middle class as the dues were pricey, as were events, dresses, and travel. Public school K-12 sisters seemed to be just as wealthy if not wealthier than private school K-12 sisters. If there were differences in household finances, it wasn't like a stark difference. Many were even from the same exact ritzy towns. I honestly don't think it's family wealth, my initial hunch is this has to do with the prep school alumni network and friends of the prep school alumni network. Or maybe there's something to the so-called pedigree. I do not know if men are attracted to the pedigree of a fancy K-12 but I've read references to pedigree in regards to private schools and elite colleges. And of course the NYT wedding section used to be seized with academic pedigree.[/quote]

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