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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Hmmmm, I think it does in terms of "life interestingness" but not necessarily wealth.

Harvard couple I know -- one person founded their own non-profit, one is an acclaimed novelist. MIT couple -- founded a few tech companies (and now are millionaires). Another elite school couple (Naval Academy, which has similar standards) -- another founder of a company, another writer. Stanford friend -- furniture designer who has won awards. Columbia friend works for the NYTimes. Friend from Brown is another serial entrepreneur. Money varies, but all have a lot of freedom to do what they want, and No one has a boring job. [/quote]

I went to one of these schools and this is my experience. I come from no money but elite schools led me to have some fascinating life experiences just because of the people you get thrown in with, so it can add richness to life. Professionally, I think it helps a little when you’re younger, but beyond that people only care about your work experience. I lead a team at a large and sought-after company full of brilliant people, some of whom attended elite schools but most who didn’t. Nobody cares or talks about it outside of Football season. Interestingly, the “brand” that helps me the most in my career- by far- is the elite consulting firm I worked at. And the elite schools helped me get there, so I guess they are useful as a stepping stone. Like much in life, it’s all about what you make of it if you have a chance to attend an elite school.  You can’t just waltz into high level jobs without the years of grinding. [/quote]

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