As the time for college decisions rolls around, with it comes the inevitable judgment from classmates who suddenly believe they are qualified admissions officers. In hallways, group chats and classrooms, students dissect one another’s choices with a ruthlessness that only teenagers can possibly possess. Acceptance rates, tuition prices, campus aesthetics, they’re all fair game. But among the recycled critiques and harsh opinions, one remark rises above the rest in both frequency and absurdity: “IU is literally just Center Grove 2.0.”

Sure, yes, a decent portion of the senior class makes the decision to go to IU. However, the idea that a university of over 48,000 students is “Center Grove 2.0” is just ridiculous.

And really, if you happen to walk by one of your former peers while on campus, what’s so wrong about seeing a familiar face? I simply fail to see the logic there.

This is why the need for some students to distinguish themselves from their peers by making fun of a highly accredited university is complete nonsense. Not only is IU home to the Kelley School of Business, one of the most selective and well-known programs in the country, but it also hosts the world-renowned Jacobs School of Music and O’Neill School of Public & Environmental Affairs.

Furthermore, IU is developing a good college football program–recently winning the National Championship with coach Curt Cignetti and Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza–and harbors a strong reputation for excellence in sports, academics and student organizations. Honestly, if it wasn’t located in the Midwest, I’m sure that IU would be viewed with the same stature as schools like UCLA and UNC, with students across the nation tripping over themselves to go there.

So please, stop saying that IU is Center Grove 2.0. Nobody else is willing to tell you that your “hot take” is redundant, but I’ll happily be the first to let you know.