educationCollege Admissions
#RI-6a6b0e6a·7 months ago·
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“Harvard uses a secret algorithm to evaluate applicants”
What Actually Happened
Harvard's algorithm prioritizes wealth and arrogance over merit
What I wish I knew
"I should have known better than to trust a prestigious university"
Advice to Someone Facing This Now
If I could tell you one thing
"Don't trust the hype, do your research"
Regret Index
10/10
High, persistent regret.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
Has not decreased significantly with time.
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education Category
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education decisions logged. Avg regret 4.8/10 across the category.
Same Outcome Band
25%
of education decisions land in the severe band the same as this one.
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