Originally Posted by jack'smom
Having some very elite names on my resume has helped me long-term pursue my dreams/goals, which were not to work at elite companies. It has opened lots and lots of doors. We hope our children will also go to Ivy league (or similar) schools since it opens lots of job opportunities and affords unique life/learning experiences.

Uh, this is pretty much "status" and why "status" is pursued.

Although in the legal complex right now, "status" is more linked to "ability to actually pay back your $200,000 loans."