Uh I'd venture to say there are plenty of people "academically" as smart or smarter than the generalized Ivy League grad. I know plenty. Plenty get in for sports, plenty get in for money, plenty get in because of their connections, and plenty get in for diversity. Do you know how hard it is to get into a top tier school as a non-connected white male? You can be at the top of your class, get a top score on the SAT, be a member/leader of myriad clubs, and still not get in. I know plenty of Ivy League guys who aren't that smart.

Additionally, plenty of extremely smart individuals go to state schools or even community college as a matter of practicality, finances, or responsibility (helping to work to take care of kids/family for example). Not everyone gets handed financial aide and scholarships. Not everyone aspires to go to an Ivy League school either. Plenty of smart people don't even want to deal with college. They don't need it. The only thing that Ivy League experience is good for is brand recognition and networking. Get off your high horse and go back to the tool of the day thread and nominate yourself...nobody likes a pretentious kid coming around here gloating.