<p>The thing is, not everyone who chooses the acronym schools only for the sake of having a higher chance at Ivies+. Maybe he prefers to be surrounded by a stronger body of fellow students (which rankings might reflect). Fit is arbitrary and should not be used to strictly base your decision on–in fact, the more well known schools are usually so diverse that your kid, if he chooses to enroll, will sooner or later find his niche. </p>
<p>Another question: why should one take pride in picking a hidden gem over an acronym?</p>