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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Most of the successful people in my community do not necessarily have elite academic credentials. An investment banker I know went to University of Richmond. This lawyer friend of ours went to UVA law and another went to Case Western. One sales executive went to college in a random university in Canada. The friends who work in local financial firms such as Navy Federal or Capital one graduated from local colleges. Yes we have friends who went to Ivys but they’re working at places like Deliotte or McKinsey or KPMG.

All of these are successful professionals who make a good living.

What is the benefit of attending an elite university?

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In a sense, OP, no, it really doesn't. Though the schools you mention are all nationally known/recognized. What is important is, does the applicant feel comfortable at the places they are applying? Can they see themselves there? Sure it is nice if you can get into an "elite" school, but ultimately, IMO, anything where the person you are interviewing with doesn't go "Huh?" when you say where you went, is fine.[/quote]

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