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There's a school of thought in the UK that feels institutions like this reject applications from applicants who's family don't have deep pockets. Similarly, th
by Spearchucker 14y ago
There's a school of thought in the UK that feels institutions like this reject applications from applicants who's family don't have deep pockets.
Similarly, there's the perception that Eton is capable of producing well-educated idiots.
Understand me here - this isn't my view. Just saying it's a view that's out there.
- socksy 14y agoI'm not sure Eton is really applicable here, since the income of your parents matters a whole lot more than the application process (and Eton suffer for it in the league tables) — and whilst you may argue that Ivy League schools do just that, I doubt it's quite to the same extent.
- 234547556 14y agoBear in mind that the ivy leagues get to grade their own students whereas the etonians sit national exams...