My family background is working class and I'm sure most people in my situation have already experienced people looking down on you, and its not nice. I can see why someone would be apprehensive about leaving home to live with 'snobs' as it could turn out to be one of the worst decisions you will make. I also think that if you compare the 'Jack Wills' clan, to someone wearing slightly down-market wear, say Burton or, if you want an extreme, Primark, they will give you an immediate judgement, that's what people are like. It horrible to bee judged on your appearance, but many people are and we all do it. Given that, I also think that you have to shrug it off in order to strive towards a place at fantastic institution, as there will be people in the same situation to you.