Originally Posted by Anonymous
Look I have been through this twice. Both of my boys were very good students. Neither were top 5% . They doe not struggle. They work hard. Being an all American or an outstanding athlete helps Enormously in gaining admission to an Ivy. I am not going to argue with you.


Congrats to your sons. Unfortunately, that's not the case for most average to above average students that try to succeed at an Ivy. It's tough when every class is a struggle to keep up with all the brainiacs. Ultimately the effects of being overwhelmed as a student manifest itself on the field and after your four years are over when employers don't care that you have an Ivy degree because you graduated in the bottom half of your class. Plenty of good schools out there where you can have a balanced college experience, graduate in the top half of your class and land a great job.