Alan Krueger and Stacy Dale found in their 2002 study comparing the average yearly income of students who had been admitted to and attended an Ivy League college with the average yearly income of students who had been admitted to but not attended an Ivy League college that:
A) attending an elite institution guarantees future success
B) the individual matters, despite an apparent disparity in opportunities between Ivy League and non-Ivy League colleges
C) highly motivated students are far less likely to succeed if they attend a non-Ivy League college
D) institutional structures are always a greater determinant of success than personal ambition
E) non-Ivy League college graduates have a significantly higher average income than graduates of Ivy League college graduates

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The study found that there was no significant difference in average yearly income between students who attended Ivy League colleges and those who did not, despite Ivy League colleges being seen as more prestigious and offering more opportunities. This suggests that the individual's own motivation, skills, and abilities are more important determinants of success than the school they attend.

Alan Krueger and Stacy Dale Found in Their 2002 Study