<p>I know a number of high school friends who went to UMass. Most of them are thriving and are doing very well there. A few of them were upset that they were unable to go to their top choices (knew a kid who was accepted to Tufts but ultimately chose UMass because his family was unable to afford it), but I talk to them now and they love it. </p>
<p>I daresay that they have even more school spirit than I do.</p>
<p>This article, while certainly an interesting read, is reflective of how obsessed this country is with college rankings.</p>