Ivy Leaguer
Americannoun
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But on Saturday, those two schools will compete for a chance to gain admission to an elite society of high achievers where no Ivy Leaguer has gone before.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 22, 2025
This makes sense once we consider the actual demographics of the typical American college student, who is not an Ivy Leaguer bound for the 1 percent.
From Slate • Aug. 25, 2022
Bush, an Ivy Leaguer from a prominent family, even showed up in the cockpit of a snowplow.
From Washington Post • Dec. 9, 2021
“To be an athlete and an Ivy Leaguer is not easy.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2021
“Now, get into character, pick yourself a Ivy Leaguer, and ask directions.”
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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