Originally Posted by spaghetti
If we have diverse colleges and stop thinking of the ivies as needing to cater to all types of kids, then we will see that different colleges suit different people better. Maybe my kids will find ivies to their liking and vice versa or maybe not. Mine are just approaching college time and I am really having to fight off those who want to "position" my DYS for admission to an elite school.

The point of the ivies is that they allow you to shine for the rest of your life with a vibrant glow of achievementistic glory.

It's not really whether you are "suited" toward the college or get an "education".

Think of it as an "awesomeness certificate."

Plus, you get to join things like the Harvard Club.