<p>slipper:</p>
<p>sybbie is correct -- school knowledge is regional -- indeed, the vast majority of kids go to college within 250 miles of their home.</p>
<p>If I polled our HS non-seniors (~70% go to 4 yr colleges), I'd be willing to bet that the only schools they'd recognize on your list are for non-academic reasons:</p>
<p>Duke bcos -- Coach K (duh)
Princeton -- Gilmore Girls
Northwestern -- Big 10 sports on espn</p>
<p>The others would only be known if the kid had family members who were alums.</p>
<p>Nevertheless, employers and grad schools know full well the outstanding education these schools provide.</p>