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The Pros and Cons of Attending Elite Universities
30:24 - 33:52 (03:28)
The speaker discusses the benefits and downsides of attending elite universities such as Ivy League schools and top technical institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Caltech, highlighting the high cost of tuition and the school's wealth as factors to consider.
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The speaker discusses the advantages of attending Ivy League schools in fields such as law and business, but suggests that other schools may provide better educational opportunities in areas such as engineering.
30:24 - 32:11 (01:46)
Summary
The speaker discusses the advantages of attending Ivy League schools in fields such as law and business, but suggests that other schools may provide better educational opportunities in areas such as engineering.
ChapterThe Pros and Cons of Attending Elite Universities
EpisodeThe Ivy League
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The University of Georgia once offered an affordable state school education, perfect for those seeking to pursue large animal veterinary medicine while having fun.
32:11 - 32:44 (00:32)
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The University of Georgia once offered an affordable state school education, perfect for those seeking to pursue large animal veterinary medicine while having fun. However, tuition has since gone up and admissions have become more competitive.
ChapterThe Pros and Cons of Attending Elite Universities
EpisodeThe Ivy League
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Ivy League schools are incredibly wealthy with endowments totaling $140 billion, with Harvard's endowment alone being $40 billion.
32:44 - 33:52 (01:08)
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Ivy League schools are incredibly wealthy with endowments totaling $140 billion, with Harvard's endowment alone being $40 billion. These schools are a conduit for dynasties, as wealthy alumni can donate to the endowment fund and potentially receive investments from the school's portfolio.