<p>Alix2012: I never said it was my own point. If anything, I was merely reiterating that point, you unjustifiably arrogant idiot.</p>
<p>Hahaha let’s look at what happened here: I wrote a post making a point. You copied my post and said “I feel bad for you. But it’s okay… doesn’t mean you’re not intelligent or anything” while repeating the exact point I made. Then you call me an “arrogant idiot” for pointing this out while you randomly insulted me first…hmmm…</p>
<p>yeah, maybe it’s time for you to head back to the HS forum. I’m clearly not the idiot here.</p>
<p>I was referring to the fact that he said that 25% was a majority. This thread is basically a “private vs. public- for opportunities and such” thread. I had an opinion and so I gave it. It’s not like I stole a nobel prize-worthy thesis from you and used it as my own.</p>
<p>Anyway, I apologize for calling you an idiot- not the best way to get my point across. Still, I’m right and you’re wrong. It’s okay. Let’s calm down.</p>
<p>Lol no I think we misunderstood each other - or I’m kind of confused now. When did anyone say 25% was the majority? What I said was 25% of Americans have Bachelor’s degrees currently, but in our generation, the majority of HS grads go on to college. That’s why so many people want to go to top schools, to distinguish themselves from everyone else who has a Bachelor’s degree.
We made the exact same point…? 
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I’m laughing because I’m paying $40k for 4 years at a top private university, and when I graduate, the job market will be a helluva lot better than it is right now : )</p>
<p>Seeing as how a generation is typically considered to cover 10-30 years, that point is moot. We did misunderstand each other. However, regarding the point about the thing I said earlier, I was just stating my opinion by reiterating what you (among many others) said. No hard feelings.</p>
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<p>It will be? You can see into the future?</p>
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<p>Look at post #18. Do you remember now?</p>
<p>This is your exact quote: “And yes, only 25% of Americans have Bachelor’s degrees, but the point that’s being made is that in our generation, the majority are getting them.”</p>
<p>Do you have stats to prove that?. 67% of high school students today are going to college. So, for it to be a majority, you’re saying that 76% of students are graduating? I don’t think so.</p>
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<p>I’m sorry to say, but once you graduate from college, nobody is going to care where you went. My aunt is a interviewer for a law firm. They get applicants from “top” schools and state schools. Guess what? They don’t care where you went.</p>
<p>^Although that is true, I would ask your aunt how many of the interviewees she’s getting went to top schools. Top school grads, especially potential wall streeters and lawyers, tend to have more opportunities, seeing as how the alumni relations are very strong.</p>
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<p>It’s about 50/50. The thing is that “top” school students think they have a competeive advantage just becuase of the name of the their school. In reality, most of the time, that is far from the truth.</p>
<p>“It’s about 50/50.”</p>
<p>I am not too familiar with law firms, but I do know that that is not the case for investment banks. Getting an interview requires more than just stats; it requires connections and such.</p>
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<p>This is just one instance, but I’m sure the figures vary from job to job.</p>
<p>The point that I am just trying to make it that “top” schools aren’t necessarily a better investment than going to a state school. That’s all.</p>
<p>“aren’t necessarily”</p>
<p>No, not necessarily- true. But oftentimes top schools offer more opportunities.</p>
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I think everyone already knows this, except for a handful of deluded kids who think that going to Stanford = set for life! Fortunately, these people are rare gems outside college confidential. </p>
<p>You seem to have some kind of prejudice against private colleges because they’re expensive. Top schools often have large endowments which means better scholarships and aid. For example, I go to a private college that costs the same as had I gone to my state university. Except that the private college has strong programs in my major, smaller classes, and is in a better location for me. So it would have been dumb for me to go to the state university.</p>
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<p>That may be true, but state schools have a lot of great resources too. I got some great help at my state school.</p>
<p>If somebody wants to pay $160k for a bachelor’s degree, that’s fine. I paid $130k less for my degree. If I had a choice, I think I would choose the latter.</p>
<p>I’m glad you’re making use of the opportunities you’re getting, red963; ultimately, that’s the most important thing.</p>
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<p>You changed your point. Initially, you were arguing against this:</p>
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<p>Arguing against the above quote is ridiculous. Seeing that you changed your point, I think you agree. </p>
<p>Nice job with your employment though!</p>
<p>For me personally, going to a private school like Rice as compared to my state school, Rutgers, means I’ll have more research opportunities, much smaller classes, and a better education, among other things. </p>
<p>Not to mention, Rutgers isn’t cheap in the first place :(</p>
<p>Wow, this thread got off topic…</p>
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<p>Please learn how to quote somebody corectly before you do it. I never stated the above statement.</p>
<p>Look at post #35.</p>