<p>You mean “high” selectivity. People’s definition of “substance” is variable. I’m sure most WashU students do just fine regardless of if they end up in elite programs. They are smart, well-educated, and they can figure out their life without needing to go to HPY or an elite IB or firm just as the majority of students that attent HPY themselves (while they send a large chunk to other Ivy grad./prof. programs and prestigeous places, the majority of the graduates are using their intelligence and education to do other awesome things. Do these types of graduates matter less? In terms of what will gain the school recognition and prestige from outsiders, maybe. But in terms of satisfaction of the graduate with the institution, no). Regardless of who “takes WashU seriously” I’m willing to bet many of its graduates are quite happy immediately after the experience or on down the road. Same goes for Vandy.</p>