computerages Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 hi every1~! I was just curious that why everyone dies to get accepted into an ivy uni. Is it that unis have a big name which they can use to show off, and/or feel superior than others? Based on my experience, the only thing is the big name they have in most of the cases. I know a lot of people in my school who're taking ap classes just because to show off their transcript to teh college admission officers. What are your thoughts about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansont Posted July 2, 2006 Share Posted July 2, 2006 hi every1~! I was just curious that why everyone dies to get accepted into an ivy uni. Is it that unis have a big name which they can use to show off' date=' and/or feel superior than others? Based on my experience, the only thing is the big name they have in most of the cases. I know a lot of people in my school who're taking ap classes just because to show off their transcript to teh college admission officers. What are your thoughts about it?[/quote'] Just like taking AP classes actually means something to admissions officers (it means you are doing college level work already), graduating from an Ivy League university means you have a certain level of education that is more easily recognizable than if you went to Eastern Podunk State. There is a baseline of knowledge of what having the degree means. Similar to buying a brand name or a cheaper alternative that you've never heard of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted July 5, 2006 Share Posted July 5, 2006 hi every1~! I was just curious that why everyone dies to get accepted into an ivy uni. Is it that unis have a big name which they can use to show off' date=' and/or feel superior than others? Based on my experience, the only thing is the big name they have in most of the cases. I know a lot of people in my school who're taking ap classes just because to show off their transcript to teh college admission officers. What are your thoughts about it?[/quote'] The opportunity to learn from and interact with famous faculty, some of whom might even be Nobel laureates, doesn't hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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