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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Studies have shown that attending an elite college helps low income students move up in the world.

As for actual social groups, it really depends on the college. Colleges that charge different rates for dorms, that permit residential Greek life, and that charge students to attend activities like concerts, indirectly encourage economic stratification.

If you really are interested in attending a college that discourages economic stratification, I would look to Quaker colleges, colleges that have lottery systems by year for housing, and that have "cashless" campuses where events are free for students.[/quote]

It’s not just low income kids who are helped by an Ivy education. It’s also women of color - black, brown, south Asian…. When my daughter got into HYP, my fancy, wealthy neighbor was so thrilled for her and all of a sudden started being very friendly. I had vaguely known her for years before but she couldn’t get out of my way fast enough. Now she knows my name and stops to chat every single time she sees us. Just a small example of how my kid attending an Ivy gets me much more “respect” or inclusion or whatever it is. It’s like being admitted to the Ivies validate women of color! [/quote]

yeah she's the token in that women's eyes....[/quote]

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