Success Despite College Rejection

selan writes "Are those who are rejected by prestigious schools destined to lead mediocre lives? Or are great people more likely to succeed if they were rejected by top universities? An inspirational column in the Washington Post discusses the "Spielberg Effect", a theory that it really doesn't matter where you went to school."

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School Entry Criteria

[Bios_Hakr]

Hi all,

I never had to deal with testing for entry to a school. I did take one test for math placement, but the school basicly said, "If you can afford it, you can attend."

I don't see why every school isn't set up this way. If I can afford to take classes at MIT or Berkley(sp?), then why would they turn me away? In a capatilist system, demand drives supply. If MIT has 1000 slots open for Intro to C++, and 10000 people apply, then the price for the semester should rise until the applicant base falls to a reasonable level.

I do think that a school should look at your highschool GPA when you apply, but I don't see why any "4.0" student shouldn't be able to get into any school they can afford. The schools should either expand their services or boost their prices until they meet a balance. If they need an additional system of balance, then make the classes uberfuckinghard. Let Darwin sort it out.

I'm not bitter (I love my school, U. of Maryland), but if I have the money for a service, it is bullshit for that service to be denied. Kinda like WalMart saying that they have Nike shoes, but not for you.