Even your gilded claim is breaking down these days it seems. I started in state schools and leveraged that into one of the world's best (half the MIT professor

Even your gilded claim is breaking down these days it seems. I started in state schools and leveraged that into one of the world's best (half the MIT professors had graduated from my alma mater when I was deciding where to go) for my MSc. As [likely] one of the people you reference, I am a counter example to your guarantee. No one should fail who contributes in good faith. Live life well, be responsible, have fun, spread joy, and no matter what happens in your career you'll have succeeded.