<p>Umm…Out of curiosity, are you driven to insanity when you visit these boards? It seems awfully odd that you are turned off simply by people who overcame difficulties and managed to succeed. Plus, it’s simple reality. There are probably thousands of people in the world that have succeeded in the world more than you have; there are similarly thousands of people that have accomplished more than I have. You can’t be in denial of it, yet alone be angered when you know of this. It is true of everyone; there is someone out there who has done more than every other person in the world. I don’t see why this would prevent you from applying to an Ivy League school.</p>
<p>As for elitism, yes, there are snobs in the Ivy League, but that stereotype has for the most part waned; there are plenty of humble people in the Ivy League. Plus, there are going to be unlikeable people where ever you go. In fact, a couple of rich snobs from my high school are now going to Lehigh. Just because you are going to a slightly less prestigious university doesn’t mean you’re going to avoid stuck-up people.</p>
<p>And like I’ve said before, you are definitely capable of being an Ivy League student.</p>