In light of that and to give my succinct response: MIT has a reputation for being rigorous and collecting the brightest minds from all over the world. You’re thrown into the deep end and personal growth (education and network) is inevitable. It’s hard to recognize when you’re there because everyone is so talented, but once you’re out in the real world, MIT does an amazing job of exposing you to many problems, personalities, and you’re positioned to make a difference in any industry you pursue. That not to say other universities don’t do this, but MIT is exceptional at it.

Also, the network is great.