Forbes came out in May with the 2013 list of the World's Most Powerful Women. The list has an impressive range of CEOs, "change agents," political leaders, newcomers, and "old friends." Many of these women hold one (or multiple) degrees from some of the most selective and academically rigorous colleges and universities in the world.
Last week, Forbes released an article titled, Does A Diploma From An Ivy League School Still Matter?
This question certainly isn't a new one, but it might be one some of our Scholars, families, and JIF community are considering for the first time – or with renewed attention – as the 2013 Summer Scholars return from their summer experiences and Joyce Ivy alumnae matriculate at colleges across the country.
The Forbes articles points to the Ivy degrees held by many on the Most Powerful Women list, and gives a nod to the fact that Ivies (and other rigorous, extremely selective universities) attract a bright, talented, and motivated group of students to their first year classes. Is it the motivated students that define the college environment? The peer group? The resources and caliber of the faculty? The return on investment down the road? The answer is likely "D: all of the above."
I'm confident that we'll see some Joyce Ivy alumnae on that World's Most Powerful Women list in the years ahead, and while an Ivy League degree is not the only path to success and impact, it's important that bright, motivated young women consider the full range of college options, Ivies and highly selectives among them – even if they feel out of reach at first glance.
Last week, Forbes released an article titled, Does A Diploma From An Ivy League School Still Matter?
This question certainly isn't a new one, but it might be one some of our Scholars, families, and JIF community are considering for the first time – or with renewed attention – as the 2013 Summer Scholars return from their summer experiences and Joyce Ivy alumnae matriculate at colleges across the country.
The Forbes articles points to the Ivy degrees held by many on the Most Powerful Women list, and gives a nod to the fact that Ivies (and other rigorous, extremely selective universities) attract a bright, talented, and motivated group of students to their first year classes. Is it the motivated students that define the college environment? The peer group? The resources and caliber of the faculty? The return on investment down the road? The answer is likely "D: all of the above."
I'm confident that we'll see some Joyce Ivy alumnae on that World's Most Powerful Women list in the years ahead, and while an Ivy League degree is not the only path to success and impact, it's important that bright, motivated young women consider the full range of college options, Ivies and highly selectives among them – even if they feel out of reach at first glance.
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