> The Ivy League (and top-tier) situation is out of control, and genuinely raises questions about whether institutions like this should exist.

You're posting in a discussion where a hefty share of all posters are openly stating these schools being by far their top choice. Don't you think this correlates with demand for one of the limited spots they open each year?

What do you think would happen if Ivy League schools suddenly vanished from the face of the earth?