| Son finishing up 2nd yr on free ride at top 50 State U Honors. Turned down cornell full pay, duke and swarthmore w/1/2 tuition merit on down the USNEWS line. This was actually his safety. I only share that to show he is top school material.
He is very,very happy. He felt he has had some excellent prof's, has had TA's only for labs, has had many small honors courses.He is at the top end of the curve grade wise but certainly not setting the curve as there are many other students of his caliber. He has had a great cutting edge research position since he was a freshman and worked in a paid RUE last summer and this summer has decided on an internship with a world wide high profile company. He is also having the time of his life.
The school through their generosity has assured themselves of a lifetime of giving from this independent soon to be alumni who has a lifetime of great works awaiting him.
Students from this school have gone on to Harvard law and med and every other school on down the list. Maybe not in great numbers but it certainly is possible for those who would like that opportunity.
crosspost: as for those that make it big from the Ivy's I really wonder to what extent their families connections and wealth helped this individual get to his or her position regardless of school attended. |