The Ivy League schools don't necessarily have the best teachers. Professors are hired mainly based on their research output, not on teaching skills. However, i

The Ivy League schools don't necessarily have the best teachers. Professors are hired mainly based on their research output, not on teaching skills. However, if you go to an Ivy League school, you'll be surrounded by the best students, which makes a difference, and you will get other perks, like tutoring from graduate students (the university gives them housing in exchange). If you're in science, you'll also be able to do undergrad research in a top lab. Branding is a big deal, but these universities are legitimately great places to study.