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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Doing some research for my DC who is a sophomore.  Recent grad outcomes appear very pedestrian and it appears many are struggling to find work.  Are the glory days for Harvard behind them?  Serious question.  I cannot find reasons why Harvard is any better than other schools in the top 50 USNWR rankings.  Recent matriculants I have known personally are not that impressive and seem to be a blend of legacy, VIP and athlete. What am I missing?  Perhaps it is a dying brand - what am I missing?  Does the emperor have any clothes here?[/quote]

Its underrated for poor, okay for wealthy and overrated for donut families who end up squeezing their life savings. It costs $0- 85k, value depends on how much one is actually paying.

We declined it because kid was getting $0 need based aid and there is $0 merit scholarships. Another T20 gave half tuition merit scholarship, which made it a it better value for us. We did decline full ride state schools because kid didn't want to go there and felt free isn't necessarily a good value.[/quote]

Can you share what T20 school offered merit? Signed, donut hole mom[/quote]

On top of my head, Vanderbilt, Rice, USC, Duke, Northwestern etc have merit scholarships, often given to students who are cross admits at Ivies but merit money can sway their decisions as they aren't eligible for any or enough aid to make it work.[/quote]

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