<p>^I think that was the OP’s point…</p>
<p>Anyway, I appreciate the value of an Ivy education. But I also appreciate the value of a state school education or even a community college education. Point being: education is important, however one receives it. Ivies aren’t going to accept every applicant. Ivies aren’t necessarily the best schools for every student. Some students will get a lot out of an Ivy education; others probably won’t. I really do believe that fit is important, and I really don’t think that every student could fit in at an Ivy. Even every really good student or top high schoolers or even the most talented students in the country. </p>
<p>I don’t truly believe that every student in every field who receives an Ivy education will do better economically than students who do not receive Ivy educations. As for connections? In some industries, perhaps, but EVERY college has alumni. And doesn’t a candidate’s ability as a job applicant serve any purpose? </p>
<p>Ivies may be great. But they’ve been elevated to the point that they sit up there with Mount Olympus. Isn’t the real goal here to get educated?</p>