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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Elites make up a large percentage of students at Ivys and they use this preserve their status as elites. Denying the reality that most of the American ruling class comes from elite institutions is nonsensical. Check out the book “Poison Ivy” if you are interested in seeing how the elite colleges perpetthis cycle. It is 100% rational to target an IVy for the best chance of your child climbing the socioeconomic ladder.

However, it is still possible to attend a lower prestige college (or no college) and have a very nice life. There are plenty of plumbers, cops, nurses, etc who earn a very good living and can afford a nice life style. It’s all abo it what you prioritize.[/quote]

Stupid take. I went to “lower prestige” college and grad school and I don’t have a prole job like plumber or cop. I work in an office and I make much more than plumber / cop / nurse money. “It’s either Yale or spend your life unclogging toilets but that’s okay” is an asinine and incorrect message.

Ivy grads are overrepresented in leadership positions in law, government, and industry but in fact most such leaders are NOT Ivy grads.[/quote]

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