<p>There’s certainly a crowd at Yale et. al who may fit your description somewhat (although I also agree that your opinions are overgeneralized and most likely influenced by inaccurate stereotypes). However, this does not pertain to the majority of the student population (at least from my personal experiences at Princeton). Most of the people I have met are not snobbish in any way, and I haven’t met too many people who aren’t on financial aid. In addition, this “snobbish crowd” also exists in other colleges outside of the Ivy League (USC is one that comes to mind).</p>
<p>Lastly, to your point that rich kids can get into the ivy league easier: my college counselor told me that the admissions officers assess whether or not you took advantage of the opportunities you have in life. Having a job or not being able to afford a private school education are taken into account. Furthermore, I believe that the Ivy League (Princeton at least) is need blind when they review applications, so your argument is rather unfounded, in my opinion.</p>