<p>Yeah, that used to happen to me.</p>
<p>I would say, “oh, i am going to pitt” (they would hear penn)</p>
<p>and then people would look impressed and say, “that is a very good school… a very good school” and nod slowly and approvingly.</p>
<p>and I would look at them nod and then respond earnestly, “yes, yes it is.”</p>
<p>and i wasn’t lying. In fact, if i was doing what I am doing now (research heavy philosophy) at u penn I would be working with a less well regarded faculty. </p>
<p>on a more serious note. </p>
<p>Once you get here you won’t care. I know a friend who was all set on Cornell and had guaranteed transfer and once he got here he didn’t even think about using it. The point is that it is just way different in college and prestige is SUCH a high school concern.</p>