<p>PG I dont understand why your posts, at least IMHO, have such sarcasm directed at HYPSM or posters who discuss the advantages of these schools. I understand and agree that going to HYPSM does not guaranty success. I also understand and agree that not going to these schools does NOT mean that one can not or will not be successful in the world market place or in life. I think you agree with the statement that a HYPSM graduate has an advantage in certain cultures and as Ucba has pointed out in certain other fields. I believe those advantages are important and should be recognized, not ridiculed. I think you believe otherwise. And for me thats ok that you believe otherwise. But why the derisive statements? May I take a page out of your book: The reason people go to HYPSM is to impress Joe the Dry Cleaner. The reason people go to HYPSM is to reinforce misconceptions. The reason that people go to HYPSM are that they are ignorant of all the other great schools in the US. Therefore there is no good reason why anyone would attend HYPSM.</p>