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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] If economics, for example, is taught from the same textbook at Princeton vs Penn State, what makes the Princeton classroom experience elite?[/quote]

The difference might be the prof at Princeton wrote the textbook they are teaching from. The Penn state is using the textbook written by Princeton prof.

This was my experience—and when you engage with the prof, you get much more nuance and the backstory of what wasn’t included.

In addition, the access to the networks or lab research or studies that professor does. It’s not unusual for a professor to take on one or two undergrads in their labs. And then a rec like that for grad school would open other doors. This was my son’s experience.

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Yes. On every T10 tour we did(8 of the top 10), they emphasized any student in any field who wants to research with faculty can, and many of those spots are funded. That has proven to be true at the ivy he picked. It may take a couple of tries but faculty like undergrads and help them get research spots even if they do not have an opening, typically sophomore year. At a top school they are known in their field, know others at peer institutions, and often partner with industry and can connect students there. [/quote]

Fiction.[/quote]

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