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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]A lot of this post seems like a rich person’s problem such as aesthetics being so high on the decision making tree. As an immigrant, I can tell you that’s not our concern[/quote]

Well as an immigrant you probably care only about rank, right? [/quote]

Never make negative assumptions about things/people outside your bubble or range of experience. When you’re trying to feed and house your family, learn a new culture, and in many cases, help extended family, certain things can seem like “First World problems”. For some, having their kids attend any college is huge. It’s takes a generation or two before families can worry about “fit” or campus aesthetics and even many non-immigrant families don’t have that luxury. [/quote]

Ok but at first, rank is highest priority, no?

Fwiw I married into a first gen family. So this is my personal experience [/quote]
America isn't like other countries where you have to go to the most tippy top college to get opportunities. Rank is one of the considerations, but many people look for a school that they'll enjoy for 4 years-that includes a nice campus, opportunities that they would take advantage of, and other things. We also have so many colleges that are similar tier or good at certain majors that it doesn't really matter.[/quote]

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