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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]There are only a few spots left on Ivies once they fill their required “mixed and legacy” spots. Many many qualified people go to “lesser” schools and do extremely well. [/quote]

This is the problem. Even put that word in quotes does not change the impact on people's brains. There are brilliant people and brilliant professors at most colleges. You will get an incredible education with wonderful opportunities if you take advantage of what is available to you at most colleges. Full stop.

It is not all about the name on the diploma; its is about the person holding it.[/quote]

That's what I'd tell my kids.  *Obviously,* people who didn't go to Ivies get jobs, have good careers, lead happy lives.  There are great professors and smart students almost everywhere.  The important thing to is take advantage of what's available.  In many cases, the non-Ivy will have the better program in the field you are interested in.

So you tell your kids, "I work with lots of smart, successful people.  Some went to Ivies, some didn't.  It's not the thing that determines the trajectory of the rest of your life.  Going somewhere that is a good fit, where you can thrive, is more important because you will be able to really develop your interests and talents, you will be able to take risks and learn, develop relationships with faculty, pursue interesting projects, etc.  THAT'S what will set you up for success, however you define that."  [/quote]

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