Frank Bruni's book (though I am only part way through it) 'Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be' is both an eye opening and instructive statement on the mania associated with college admissions. The long and short of Bruni's extensive research is that what matters most is that when you get to a college/university, wherever it is, it is the work and effort you put into your studies that makes the real difference.
Bruni points out the fact that in the political realm and business world a much higher percentage of CEO's, Presidents, VP's and other leaders in their fields come from the non-Ivy and less prestigious public universities than one would imagine. Frank makes the point that one can be successful without driving themselves crazy trying to get into a more 'prestigious' school.
Going forward, as I continue to finish the book, I'll share Mr. Bruni's antidote to the craziness of applying to college.
Dick
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