<p>madville, as you probably already know, what you say lines up with what the Krueger found in his study - that attending prestigious colleges provides the most benefits for those in lower socioeconomic classes.
My siblings and I come from very low income family. I have two brothers who went Ivy (on full scholarships) and both have done well. I went to state u and also did well. I guess I’m the exception…<br>
I absolutely understand why some folks think it’s important to attend an elite institution. What I don’t like is the crazy pressure it puts on high school kids to gain admission to these schools. The kids who don’t get in end up feeling like failures - at least in the short term. And the schools they do choose to go to get very little respect from fellow peers and parents. There are SOOO many colleges out there with quality programs. The level of “elite school” obsession seen on these boards (from some students and some parents) is unhealthy.<br>
What’s interesting though is to see honest opinions come out on public universities. You don’t hear this talk much at parties because everyone knows how offensive it can be (mc-education or analogies to going to a restaurant for burgers/chicken nuggets and big-screen sports). In real life, at an upper-crust party, you get quiet nods, lack of eye contact, and quick changes of subjects when the topic comes up. So you can tell from the body language but not from any direct comments. The words really come rolling out on these anonymous boards though!</p>