<p>@pilot2012 : Thanks! I complete agree with this statement, “The variable that matters is your motivation, work ethic and dedication.” If more incoming freshmen recognized this they probably wouldn’t spend nearly as much time obsessing over rankings and reputation.</p>
<p>@SansSerif : Well if the shoe fits SansSerif, if the shoe fits. But thanks, glad to see we agree on something ;).</p>
<p>@maggiedog : I didn’t make the initial comment about their “job”, thus I made no assumption, but you did come off incredibly defensive with the whole “Penn State can do whatever it wants. It’s job is not to educate state residents.” comment. You took it very personally, but your an alum, so i’m not surprised.</p>