Elite universities are under scrutiny for career funneling, a practice where students are subtly guided toward finance, consulting, and tech from freshman year onward. While early recruitment can open doors, especially for students from modest backgrounds, critics argue it narrows intellectual exploration. Advocates call for broader career guidance, urging campuses to balance opportunity with student choice and curiosity.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/are-us-elite-colleges-steering-students-into-finance-and-consulting/articleshow/125346962.cms