<p>Its fine to have all that money, all those famous professors, the fabulous physical plant and the great setting .... but what makes Harvard "prestigious" is that it has far more than its share of the most talented STUDENTS.</p>
<p>At the moment, Harvard seems able to attract pretty much anyone it wants, because most of the able, ambitious students are drawn to the opportunity to associate with their peers from across the nation and around the world..</p>
<p>When Harvard no longer attracts the best students in overwhelming numbers, it will no longer be "prestigious."</p>