Do you all think that where one is from has a large effect on his/her admission to a top caliber university? For example, people from urban cities usually have access to much more opportunities and better schools. Subsequently, they will achieve to a higher standard as opposed to those in an rural setting. Take for example my school, which is located in a small, rural town. The last NMF we had was 3-4 years ago, and the one before her was 10 years ago. I’m fairly certain in saying that nobody in the past 10 years has gotten into an Ivy League/ top 20 school, and most students go to a state college and later drop out. I know that you shouldn’t use your conditions and setting as a reason to not achieve to a high level. However, does your zip code, to a certain extent, limit your ability to achieve in the eyes of top universities?
Well, from what I’ve hear, schools judge based off of the opportunities you had available so no, I don’t think one’s zip code determines their destiny.
There is a lot of data showing that future income in the job market depends on the town you do often. The New York Times had an amazing interactive graphic about that last year;
I think it is fair to assume that education plays a role in this.
I’m guessing they don’t apply either.