Pay attention to the last words:
...the fact that Garcia is "still here and wants to stay here says a lot."

One should value the opportunity to be among the elites. Wealth is only one thing. But the chance to live and survive Harvard will bring invaluable experience and perspective in life. It's better to be a "small" fish in a big pond, with endless room to grow than being a "big" fish in a small pond - self-content yet pathetic in truth.