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I would not say it's not about the quality of education at all - it's not hugely better than state universities but definitely not worse. I firmly believe I cou
by kerzs 3y ago
I would not say it's not about the quality of education at all - it's not hugely better than state universities but definitely not worse. I firmly believe I could not have received a better education anywhere else (except maybe even better institutions like MIT or Stanford).
As an individual, my decision then is: do I want to choose a place that sets me up for a high paying job and with connections I can rely on for life, and does not take my money for it, while also not having any downsides (that I can see) compared to a state university? Choosing a school for these reasons seems like the most rational choice anyone could make in that scenario.
Please correct me if I am misunderstanding your argument.
- noslenwerdna 3y agoI think at an individual level it is logical to make the choice to go to an ivy if you have the chance. But ivy league schools don't present themselves as just a networking opportunity. They present themselves as a way to get a much higher quality education than other universities (and this is why you should hire their alumni). It would be more honest to present themselves as a marginally better education experience, and also a place where powerful people send their children, thus allowing better networking. As a society, it doesn't make sense to put that much weight behind the ivy stamp on your resume, if the education is the same as a flagship state school.
- kerzs 3y agoI agree completely; the fact that so much weight is put behind the school reputation is a symptom of a deep societal issue.