[rabscuttle385]

However, some of the best critical thinkers—and true intellectuals—I know went to top Ivy League schools, and I have no doubt that these schools still offer an excellent education to those who seek one...

I'm in my last year at a prominent public Ivy, and I can vouch for your statement.

[Arguendo]

Many people on this board love to rag on the top schools, but it’s clear they still do an excellent job in many ways.