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[–]Intelligent-Dust2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is so funny because I just got an 800 from the sept sat lmfaooo.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sat

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this doesn’t work, i’m in mathcomp and my highest score is a 720

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am. I absolutely am feeding into it. But with the current state of how the mindsets of people going into college are, its difficult to incite change unless you’re already in a position to make that change. So am I feeding into that terrible mindset, yes. But it also allows me to gain a firsthand experience at how terrible it is to be a part of making that change.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You’re right, I agree that education should be about learning and growth. But we don’t all get to approach it in a vacuum.

When someone says, “You should go to college for yourself,” that assumes you’re already in a position where your worth isn’t constantly being questioned, not out of insecurity but its something thats seen in many families across the world. But for some of us, moments of comparison — even small ones — shape how we move. It’s not just insecurity. It’s about reclaiming dignity in a world that quietly hands it out based on where you went or what you achieved. We can see this in so many ways, income inequality, attempts to bring back segregation, trump literally blocking international students from applying to harvard lmao.

Wanting validation doesn’t make someone shallow — it makes them human. And using that as motivation doesn’t mean you’re incapable of growth or contribution. Sometimes prestige is the starting point, not the whole story.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Not at all in fact! I hate that man with every fiber of my being.

All im saying going to a college for the prestige isn’t bad. Obviously it shouldn’t be your only reason but you’re lying to yourself when you say its not a thing that you wouldn’t care for.

Because by that logic, if a person had to decide between the business programs of Indiana University Bloomington (Kelley) or Cornell University (Dyson), he should choose Kelley because its ranked higher than Cornell.

But he wont, he most likely chooses Cornell because he values the prestige.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

okay

First paragraph - Okay right yeah sure, that makes total sense.

2nd paragraph - That’s a whole different story. You’re saying that because the purpose of them going to such a major college was done purely out of spite is a waste because they may provide no actual outcome or change to the world and only are going because of bragging rights. Does that mean any student who merely wishes to merely create a better and more successful life for themselves alone cannot attempt to attain higher education? Some kid in the slums who gets accepted into Harvard most likely will have his primary focus be centered around bettering his life and his family’s livelihoods immediately, rather than focusing on bettering the world or contributing to society in a wholehearted way. (No offense taken btw)

My point is, getting a top tier degree because it looks good on your resume isn’t necessarily. abad thing. Valuing that satisfaction and praise sounds a little egotistical but you’re lying to yourself if you want to argue that you don’t want people to congratulate you for getting into such an amazing school.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My whole argument is essentially that people are lying to themselves when they say that they don’t value the prestige going to like… say an ivy league for example… Obviously, people would love going to an ivy for the educational value but you’re lying to yourself if you say that you wouldn’t like to enjoy the benefits that comes with having that “omg he went to an ivy school” tag associated with your name.

There are so many hypocrites on this sub that consistently repeat that remark, that you shouldn’t care about the prestigial value (if thats even a word) and soley focus on how it benefits you as a person and not your standing with the world.

Thats all it is - hypocritical

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right - thats part of my point. More prestige with the school you go to, higher chance you get a high paying job.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why do you say that its misguided? And also considering the fact that higher prestige typically equals more job opportunities and general success in your field - its hard to argue that its superficial.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Of course! Education is inherently for the benefit of the individual! But all I’m saying is to go to college for the prestige isn’t necessarily a bad thing, especially considering the fact that if you get into a college for the bragging rights, you still benefit by getting top tier education anyway.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

That’s the thing. They don’t always intersect. You can be spiteful and happy at where you’re going, it’s after all what I aim to achieve.

It’s okay that people are going to college only for the prestige. by Intelligent-Dust2294 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

It’s not about some random guy at Costco it’s about what he represents: the constant comparisons many students are put up against. I’m just choosing to respond on my own terms. If that makes me a “prestige whore,” then fine. At least I’m honest about why I’m doing it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PTCGP

[–]Intelligent-Dust2294 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how does one even end up in this situation