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23. I went to Harvard, and you're completely right

Wed Apr 8, 2015, 11:38 AM

Apr 2015

It took me twenty years to figure out why I'd always felt like an outsider there, why I spent my free time hanging out with the geeks at MIT instead, or why Harvard left me with deep feelings of inadequacy that took me all that time to get past.

What I realized then was that the bright public school students like me and my friends were window dressing. The school was really run for the children of wealth and privilege who were being groomed to take over in the next generation. The most high-profile extracurricular activities were intended to train those people and not for the rest of us. And that the best we were being promised were well-paying careers -- and the chance that a tiny minority would enter the actual elite.

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New York Teen Harold Ekeh Gets Accepted to All Eight Ivy League Schools [View all] mimi85 Apr 2015 OP

Congratulations On His Personal Success - However, He Is On The Road To Become Part Of The 1% cantbeserious Apr 2015 #1

He's a black kid AND an immigrant from Nigeria. Heidi Apr 2015 #2

The 1% Will Identify Him And Others As Tokens That Come Through The Ivy Leagues cantbeserious Apr 2015 #3

Well, you picked the right username melman Apr 2015 #9

Ridicule - A Common Technique Used When Nothing Better Is Offered cantbeserious Apr 2015 #16

Much as your unsupported statements, prognostications and prophecies about the student's future. LanternWaste Apr 2015 #36

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #56

Nice of you to refer to Harold romanic Apr 2015 #11

I personally wish him every success. Heidi Apr 2015 #21

You speak utter rubbish here. longship Apr 2015 #4

His Personal Achievements Were Recognized - That The 1% Will Leverage That Is Also Recognized cantbeserious Apr 2015 #5

Jealous much? romanic Apr 2015 #8

Let's See cantbeserious Apr 2015 #13

You got the credentials. romanic Apr 2015 #20

Congratulations Provided Upthread cantbeserious Apr 2015 #24

I was in the Navy 24 years and can't imagine one of the yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #31

Nearing 60 - I No Longer Swallow Indoctrination Or Propaganda Willingly cantbeserious Apr 2015 #32

Good for you. Hopefully you are enjoying retirement away from yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #52

Reread The Thread - His Success Was Clearly Acknowledged cantbeserious Apr 2015 #55

How does a Naval Officer.... NCTraveler Apr 2015 #44

Congratulated His Success Above - Lament His Forthcoming Abuse By The 1% cantbeserious Apr 2015 #54

Completely imagined abuse. nt. NCTraveler Apr 2015 #62

lmfao RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #10

The Ivy Leagues Are Finishing Schools For The 1% And Their Future Minions cantbeserious Apr 2015 #14

That Doesn't Apply To Every Single Student. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #15

Maybe Not All - But Certainly Many To Most cantbeserious Apr 2015 #17

Yeah? Prove it. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #19

See Post Below From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #27

Columbia student. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #34

All Students Was Never Stated cantbeserious Apr 2015 #57

Your insinuation was clear. RedCappedBandit Apr 2015 #61

Are you always this negative? nt mimi85 Apr 2015 #47

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #58

I went to Harvard, and you're completely right starroute Apr 2015 #23

Thank You For Sharing - Thank You For Your Honesty cantbeserious Apr 2015 #25

He should turn down the offers and go to DeVry Capt. Obvious Apr 2015 #12

I find your position to be very paternalistic. He only got through cause "they" let him through. KittyWampus Apr 2015 #18

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #28

I imagine many people believe anecdotal evidence is an actual conclusion-- though one may not like t LanternWaste Apr 2015 #37

My gosh. Total nonsense yeoman6987 Apr 2015 #29

See Post 23 From A Harvard Graduate - Be Careful - One Might Not Like The Insight cantbeserious Apr 2015 #30

What does one person, posting on an anonoumous message board,..... NCTraveler Apr 2015 #46

That is a silly disruptive post tenderfoot Apr 2015 #49

Congratulations, Harold. May your future be bright! n/t freshwest Apr 2015 #6

Good for him!!! LeftishBrit Apr 2015 #7

I hope he has the good sense to choose the place that's truly best for him MBS Apr 2015 #22

Well, he is leaning toward Yale KamaAina Apr 2015 #26

I sense approval on your part MBS Apr 2015 #38

This message was self-deleted by its author mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #39

I thought the article said he was leaning towards Columbia? mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #40

The last article I read said Yale. KamaAina Apr 2015 #41

So, I checked some more articles. Yes, Yale! mnhtnbb Apr 2015 #42

Stony Brook School of Medicine isn't small potatoes HockeyMom Apr 2015 #33

Big props for him, that is a stunning accomplishment. hifiguy Apr 2015 #35

I dunno, seems like a waste of money. malthaussen Apr 2015 #43

Yes, you do need a diff perspective. mimi85 Apr 2015 #48

You might be missing a couple of zeros there. Initech Apr 2015 #60

There's being bright, and then there's just showing off Blue_Tires Apr 2015 #45

I'm sure we will hear more about this young man. cwydro Apr 2015 #50

K&R RKP5637 Apr 2015 #51

Congratulations kid treestar Apr 2015 #53

He has my congratulations and best wishes for a successful medical career TexasMommaWithAHat Apr 2015 #59