<p>How did Non ancient schools like Stanford and MIT, founded just 100 years ago gain so much prestige in a shorter time than the ancient Ivies? How did they become founded, start enrolling better students, and gain more recognition? With this in mind, what schools do you predict will grow in the same way?</p>
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<p>In the larger scheme of things, Ivies are not exactly “ancient.” Save that title for Oxbridge.</p>
<p>And to answer your question, I have no flippin’ idea. :)</p>
<p>Do you mean lay prestige or prestige among those who are in-the-know? If it’s the former, Chicago seems like an obvious pick.</p>
<p>I think the size of endowment is a key indicator of long term reputation. Schools where the endowment is much larger than the current reputation would lead you to guess are ones with resources to continue to improve. Grinnell and Trinity University (in TX) are two examples.</p>
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<p>I think OP meant lay prestige.</p>
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<p>Huh? When I excitedly screamed to my mother, “I got into University of Chicago!”, her only response was to tell me not to get so excited about a “third-rate public school.”</p>
<p>UChi has a long way to go.</p>
<p>^ I have no idea what lay prestige is</p>
<p>^Prestige as viewed by the average Joe.</p>
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<p>Indeed, I believe the OP was referring to the future.</p>
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<p>Even in the near future, I just don’t see a ridiculous boost in prestige happening, at least among the people I know.</p>
<p>Oh no I meant real world prestige no one gives a F what the average Joe thinks and yes, the future haha</p>
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<p>Is there any other kind? ;)</p>
<p>I see that universities in great cities have really improved their admission standards and prestige factor over the last few decades. this list includes nyu, umiami, usc, emory, bu. at one time (like when I was going to college) most of these schools were choices for rich - not too bright students.</p>
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<p>…so no lay prestige? :(</p>
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<p>“real world prestige” is another term for “lay prestige,” so you are contradicting yourself.</p>
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<p>Even in the near future? :)</p>
<p>Did you notice by how much their acceptance rate dropped last admissions cycle? That’s a testament to something.</p>
<p>^ correct, I edited that in bc I still wasn’t clear with “real world” pretige</p>
<p>edit: yes silverturtle, thanks for pointing out that I am an idiot</p>
<p>^<em>wrinkles brow in confusion</em></p>
<p>Eh?</p>
<p>I am not asking about lay prestige</p>
<p>From a faar objective point of view, I really believe Stanford is going to come up even more to the top.
Due to the technological revolution (Iphone 4, IPad, etc) Stanford seems to be behind the forefront of building such companies responsible for such amazing tech.
I know Stanford is already in the super top, but some may argue its still not Harvard/Cambridge level. Maybe, but I see it rising well.</p>
<p>I would say the same for Harvey Mudd. I think this school has a great and excellent future. </p>
<p>Aside from techie schools, I would also like to add Duke University (I’m not a Duke ■■■■■, so please hear me out!). While I attended Duke, the administration seemed keen on constantly improving Duke by comparing it with “HYPSM” (A term Guttentag himself uses…). We realize we’re not up to the HYPSM, but in the level right after it. As an institution, I see Duke rising year by year (lower and lower admissions rate, more applications, and fading memories of the Lacrosse incident). We’re still young and we’re always open to change.
Especially since the biotechnology industry is booming and that Duke does very well in the field, I do see a bright future.
In many ways, I see Duke as a “younger brother” of Stanford. :)</p>
<p>I think UChicago is an interesting case. Its app growth of 42% is indeed noteworthy. It seems to finally get the publicity it deserves. I hope it continues next year.
I personally believe UChicago is THE most improved university of the year. Great job, phoenixes!</p>
<p>Aside from techie schools, I would also like to add Duke University (I’m not a Duke ■■■■■, so please hear me out!). While I attended Duke, the administration seemed keen on constantly improving Duke by comparing it with “HYPSM” (A term Guttentag himself uses…). We realize we’re not up to the HYPSM, but in the level right after it. As an institution, I see Duke rising year by year (lower and lower admissions rate, more applications, and fading memories of the Lacrosse incident). We’re still young and we’re always open to change.
Especially since the biotechnology industry is booming and that Duke does very well in the field, I do see a bright future.
In many ways, I see Duke as a “younger brother” of Stanford. </p>
<p>There are at least 15-20 schools who can make the same claims.</p>
<p>For Top Publics: </p>
<p>The Ohio State University - Columbus</p>
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<p>Go Bucks!! :)</p>