I feel like elite universities are on a downward slide. Things just aren't what they once were, as far as prestige goes. I suspect Harvard, Yale, etc. will al

I feel like elite universities are on a downward slide. Things just aren't what they once were, as far as prestige goes. I suspect Harvard, Yale, etc. will always carry some cachet. But the days of the elite, universally recognized golden ticket are probably gone forever.