<p>Several thoughts, and I have probably lost track of the original question … (and I have cross posted with the second sanjen)
I went to a mid tier public university after a small town public hs and have since lived all over the world and now live in a upper middle class area and kids go to West Point and Univ Texas. so make of all that what you will</p>
<p>I do think there is a social standing difference between ‘classes’. That said, I think it is demonstrable that an elite education is not a ‘golden ticket’ in todays society nor is a student at a lesser known university doomed to mediocrity. It is probable the tendenices are there.. just not the absolutes.</p>
<p>One of the most interesting observations on these boards is how people define ‘success’ differently… as a result many can be successful, but it looks different. </p>
<p>For example, if the post above from Northwestern is correct, I would hate for my S to be in such a pretenious, “I am so elite, I am not elite environment”. I would also say that there are regional differences in style… As a commentary to the sanjenpsot 26… I am questioning your NU education 
You are making statistically unsubstanitated conclusions, based on one ‘incident.’ However in fairness, you are likely correct in your observation and these boards are not scientific…just ‘cyber-bar’ talk …</p>
<p>Food for thought</p>