<p>It is important to realize that the Ivys still carry weight but there other significant heavyweights out there with reputations in the same class- hence the emphasis that a public U, such as Wisconsin, can help a person meet the same goals. Remember, there is life outside the East Coast and its old schools… Look at rankings in specific business fields for the ones those in that field know and value, many of the Ivys will be there, but they may not be the best for someone’s purpose. How prestigious a school you should consider depends on your goals and abilities.</p>