I found out a long time ago that being admitted to MIT or graduating from there doesn’t necessarily mean a person is smart. Also applies to other institutions.
***I found out a long time ago that being admitted to MIT or graduating from there doesn’t necessarily mean a person is smart. Also applies to other institutions.***
I had an aunt and uncle who both taught at the U. of Mich.
They said the same thing about the “top tier” schools.
“A little harder to get in, a bit harder to get out (with any degree), alot harder to get out with a useful (non-liberal arts, non-social science) degree.
Of course, they were both from the science and engineering departments. ;^)
I have two nieces and a nephew who are Phd candidates. One niece and the nephew test at genius levels. NONE of the three has good walking-around sense. The power to understand very complex info does not equal 'smart'. You are absolutely correct.
I've typed this out several times, then refrained from posting it because I'm sure to be flamed. But here is my observation from some experience with 'eggheads'.
In General..and in an IQ range of say 100-180
Common sense is inversely proportional to intelligence.