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[q] non-ivys at disadvantage? |
| Message Name: |
Chances |
| Date Posted: |
03/01/2000 |
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Perhaps I am paranoid, but I feel that I am at a distinct disadavantage applying to top 10 business schools because I do not have an ivy undergrad degree. For example, when I was visiting Tuck, I discovered that at least 75% of the incoming class came from ivy undergrad schools. How rational is my fear? In other words, are top 5 schools likely to accept an ivy grad w/ lower numbers (I have a 750 GMAT / 3.5 GPA / CPA and CFA) over me simply because of pedigree? |
| Message: |
First, your institution is one element of the equation. Ivy leaguers are usually successful because the universities do a good job of choosing smart people.
Second, it also depends on which non-ivy you went to. There are plenty of non-Ivy universities that are equal to or better than the various Ivy League universities. Here's a partial list: MIT, Stanford, Chicago, Cal Tech, Berkeley, Williams, Amherst, Duke,Swarthmore, Rice etc.. I don't think that grads from the ivies don't have any advantages over these schools.
Third, there's nothing you can do about it, so quit worrying about it. Turn in the best application you can. Assuming you've had good work experience and you don't screw up on your essays or interviewes, you should do fine.
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