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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]How many of us parents who attended selective colleges have been hired/mentored/supervised by colleagues who went to less selective undergrad and professional schools? That small group of selective schools doesn’t have a monopoly on talent and workplace readiness. Just some food for thought. Signed, WASP and T-14 law grad with hand raised high. [/quote]

Same here - double Ivy with a law degree.  Several of my mentors went to colleges or law schools that weren't especially selective.  But they succeeeded due to their drive and smarts, whereas I was more of an introvert and a stickler for getting things "just right."  Honestly, it's a win-win to recognize that people have different backgrounds and skills, unless the folks who went to less selective schools have a giant chip on their shoulder or those who attended highly selective schools are total snobs.  That's even more so the case now, knowing that some of the most selective schools embrace a "holistic" approach to admissions and turn down plenty of kids who are every bit as academically qualified as those admitted. [/quote]

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