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[quote=Anonymous]I agree. I grew up in and lived much of my adult life in Chicago. We used to live in a REALLY nice suburb, one of the wealthiest towns in the area and probably even the US- Hinsdale. Honestly, I wouldn't really even call this place "regular" or all that "real world". It's very affluent. My neighbors were all successful professionals- doctors, lawyers, investment bankers, etc. living in beautiful (expensive!) homes, nice families, fun vacations, etc. Northwestern and UChicago fairly common for grad schools (not really undergrad tho), and Notre Dame was popular (pretty Irish Catholic area) but otherwise? State schools reigned supreme. Or mid-range privates like Loyola, Marquette, Butler, etc. Ivy Leagues or places like Tufts? Not really on the radar for the vast, vast majority of folks. Most kids went to Indiana, UIUC, Miami of OH, Wisconsin, Iowa, etc. like their parents. And guess what? They do well, just like their parents. I think because the parents have done so well with their UIUC, Indiana, etc. degrees they realize the top 20-or-bust mindset is unnecessary.[/quote]

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