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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I am not an elite school alum but I’ve been part of hiring committees at companies where these kids apply for jobs alongside kids from other schools.

The biggest downside I’ve witnessed is people making certain assumptions about the kid because of the school. Lets be honest, [b]when someone comes from Princeton, people think, yes, he must be smart but also that he is likely an entitled and spoiled little brat. Nobody hears Princeton and thinks smart, hard working LMC kid.[/b]

State and lower ranked school grads don’t have to overcome that bias. People tend to assume that they will be more humble and willing to do the grunt work. People make these assumptions purely based on the school name without knowing anything about the kid. The reality could very well be that the kid from Princeton is LMC and humble and the state school kid is a brat. [/quote]

You need to get acquainted with the real world.

Everyone I know thinks Princeton students & graduates are smart, hardworking, and from various economic backgrounds.[/quote]

I think that of Princeton kids but I don’t think most people do.

I think most people think that those attending HYPS are mainly legacy, full pay/rich, athlete, child of donor or staff. [/quote]

Also, I’d add spoiled and entitled to the mix. Not saying this is true, just general perception. [/quote]

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