I am thrilled how the Asian community still perceives the events surrounding them.  While scholastic achievement is itself a matter to take pride upon, it does not give anyone a blanket certification.  Almost all the US politics and financial industry is led by Ivy grads; however, Americans do not perceive an Ivy degree for "everything" that matters in a society.  I know Nepali guys in mid 20s as Investment Bankers (Principals) and CEOs/Entrepreneurs who are not even from Ivy Leagues.  Obviously, they don't want to be in the news.

One interesting observation that comes is how much Nepalese are obsessed with degree and institution.  Baburam was board topper; he got blanket certification to commit crime in Nepal.  When will Nepali grow up?  While Enron executives were from Harvard, they were known criminals too.  Are Nepalese brainwashed?  The dedication to serve a country, humanity and to become a human comes from within, not from an institution.  There are so many board toppers that you meet here.  I firmly believe that ANY Nepali student who came here on a student visa with 70%+ in SLC/+2, is fully competent to get into any Ivy League institution.  He may not have been well guided.

A real unfortunate scenario for a lot of bright students when they immigrate to this country is the lack of guidance.  I've met many bright students who scored 75%+ in their SLC/+2, but they ended up in community colleges (many from St. Xaviers and BNKS).  It's not true that they don't retain the potential to get into Harvard, they do; it's just the tragic part of life.  I am sure, given the scenario, if they all have to openly compete, you will find many community colleges students getting into Harvard.

Just an observation.