<p>At the end of the day though, wouldn’t geography play a major role in Chicago inferiority complex with the Ivy Leagues? About 43% of Harvard’s students come from the eastern seaboard, and it is even greater of a number for Columbia. Only about 10% are from the Midwest at both schools. Let’s face it, Chicago will have a lot of trouble with demographics. These are teenagers applying. If they are choosing between a school in Chicago or an equally great school an hour from friends and family, they are going to choose the Northeastern school. Chicago has not been competing with the Ivy Leagues for the same demographic, if they are truly ready to begin, they are going to have to really step up the game. Hey, Stanford did it, and this is a great start.</p>