| I didn't really have a specific thing in mind, so feel free to invent all kinds of meanings :-). SMU came to mind, because it appears to have a lot of social prestige in Texas. Tulane comes to mind as well, as I have found there are certain circles where Tulane carries as much prestige as Duke and Vandy even though academically I think T isn't in that same circle. (Which is not a slam on Tulane, btw. I think it offers some unique things.)
I remember reading the Preppy Handbook and I would say there are some colleges that have social prestige but not academic prestige in some circles. Sweet Briar comes to mind for some people. |