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[quote=Anonymous]I stopped paying attention to rankings some time ago. They no longer reflect intelligence—despite what some people want to believe—nor do they accurately represent talent, ability, or an individual’s socioeconomic background. Admissions have become too distorted for that. It’s unfortunate, because many of the faculty and educational opportunities at these schools are genuinely valuable. Graduate programs, particularly PhDs, may still be largely merit-based, but they represent a small minority.

People push their children toward a narrow set of schools (Ivy, Ivy-plus, or top tech institutions) for many different reasons. Still, I find it somewhat pathetic that people feel the need to argue or bicker to “prove” the value of their education. Educational outcomes should speak for themselves, especially as society is undergoing rapid change. Knowledge is no longer a proprietary asset of higher education. For those who believe attending a specific school is primarily about access to knowledge or resources, it’s worth reconsidering. It is not the only path to success.[/quote]

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