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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It seems to be pretty common knowledge that for the vast majority of applicants, getting accepted to a school like Harvard or Yale is pretty much a lottery. So why are these insanely selective schools still considered better than all of the others? Why haven't we let the idea of "prestigious" colleges go? Many students get equal or better educations at their state school.[/quote]

It's a lottery among the elite students. Let's be clear it's not just a lottery and little Larlo got in with a 2.8 GPA and no AP classes.

Education can vary by institution, major, professor and the student. No doubt some state schools provide a great education but there are a limited number of them.
The elite schools also provide a great education. The SLACs provide a very individualized education experience stressing writing and research skills that may not be common at larger state institutions.
Networking is also important. I have friends from my SLAC from all walks of life but most are doing pretty impressive things. Some have impressive contacts and some are those impressive contacts. Who you know can be important in life and the elite schools are packed with people who do remarkable things.

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