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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]“The Ivy League Is a Game Within a Game” — Key Takeaways

Game Zero:
Getting into the Ivy League isn’t the finish line — it’s only the starting gate.

A Game Within the Game:
Once on campus, there’s an invisible layer of privilege and insider knowledge.
Some students “move differently” because they’ve grown up around these systems.

Elitism Is Real:
Legacy students and the well-connected often already know how to navigate professors, requirements, and opportunities.

Everyone Feels Lost at First:
Even the smartest kids feel like they’re drowning the first two years. That’s normal — what matters is how fast you learn the system.

Go to Office Hours:
Professors actually expect it. Show up, ask questions, and build relationships early.

Use Information Strategically:
Savvy students find old tests, course syllabi, and grading patterns before registering.
They don’t waste time in the wrong classes.

Network Intentionally:

Join Greek life if it fits you — it’s social capital.

Join career-relevant clubs to meet upper-class students who know how internships really work.

Protect Your Integrity:
If you’re caught in academic dishonesty, it’s devastating.
Wealthier peers may lawyer up — you probably can’t. Don’t risk it.

Check Your Motives:
Ask yourself: What brand are you chasing, and why?
The Ivy name isn’t the goal; what you build with it is.[/quote]

ok but this doesn't sound like anything dark[/quote]

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