Harvard Dean Answers the Web's Most Searched Questions 🧐

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  • Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
  • We asked Rakesh Khurana, Dean of Harvard College, his advice, perspective, and answers to all your commonly searched questions! What Harvard wants in a student? Would I fit in? Why is Harvard so expensive? What do the students eat? We've got all the answers you've been searching for.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 207

  • @Arrowwood_1
    @Arrowwood_1 Рік тому +185

    Thought that this was a WIRED video. They nailed the format.

  • @oliverarchibald8309
    @oliverarchibald8309 Рік тому +675

    Unfortunately Harvard does not treat all applicants equally in the admission process. Perhaps you should explain the reason for the Dean's interest list..

    • @peaceonearth1971
      @peaceonearth1971 Рік тому +103

      I think u have to put that list in perspective, this is not black and white, some donated millions so their kid could get in, that millions would have helped others kids to afford financial aids.

    • @BT-kf4kx
      @BT-kf4kx Рік тому +3

      whay you always hatin son?

    • @duoxysm8442
      @duoxysm8442 Рік тому +5

      @@BT-kf4kx because they are quite literally discriminating. Some applicants have an unfair advantage

    • @ribertfranhanreagen9821
      @ribertfranhanreagen9821 Рік тому +3

      @@duoxysm8442 it just teach you real world is nothing is fair

    • @mofogie
      @mofogie Рік тому +1

      @@ribertfranhanreagen9821 yup but it's sick that the oppressors gaslight the public as "anti racists" while being racist.

  • @TopFearless
    @TopFearless Рік тому +28

    People in the comments act as if Rakesh being a good person means he should grant admission to each and every single applicant ^^

  • @integohub8235
    @integohub8235 Рік тому +188

    Havard's dean seems like a kind person. This is a great video Sir!

  • @aeiou1237
    @aeiou1237 Рік тому +72

    What Harvard wants? Allegedly, Is for their students parents to make out a 500k check to the charity of their choice. Usually the schools own charity and it helps if you’re a legacy that had parents that went to Harvard. Oh yea and “work hard” and “get good grades”.

    • @newnameprofile5322
      @newnameprofile5322 Рік тому +2

      What are ur stats? GPA, SAT/ACT, and extracurriculars. Want to see if you are one of the people that "work hard" and "get good grades".

    • @aeiou1237
      @aeiou1237 Рік тому +3

      @@newnameprofile5322 I most definitely am not an Ivy Leaguer but my grades got me as far as a successful enough career that I like and being home owner by 30 with little to no debt 🤷🏻 must have done something right…

    • @Skulltroxx
      @Skulltroxx Рік тому +4

      @@aeiou1237 so where does your perspective of Harvard come from? I'm just curious.

    • @aeiou1237
      @aeiou1237 Рік тому

      @@Skulltroxx well if you’ve been living under the rock the past few years there’s the college admissions scandals as well as their discrimination lawsuits with Asia American applicants and the SFFA. Just to name a few, not to mention 96% graduation rate sounds beyond sketchy reminds me AAMI (Harvard like mortuary school) cheating scandal where 92% of grads pass the science section of their test in comparison to the 76% of peers who passed that trained elsewhere.

  • @red-pc7is
    @red-pc7is Рік тому +415

    this is manipulative propaganda

  • @unnamedchannelowouwu
    @unnamedchannelowouwu Рік тому +55

    Harvard be like:
    +You cured cancer?
    Me: no but I...
    +DO YOU HAVE AT LEAST 3 NOVEL PRIZES???
    Me: mmm, no bu...
    +Do you need financial aid?
    Me: ye..
    REJECTED

    • @aittit
      @aittit Рік тому +2

      Ahahah, true.
      But logically, high school grad can't cure cancer or win noble prize.
      You gotta be either legacy applicant or your parents have to donate at least 500k.

  • @Josefa-kw8tg
    @Josefa-kw8tg Рік тому +2

    Guys he's an INDIAN 🇮🇳❤️

  • @th3logician
    @th3logician Рік тому +19

    What he does not mention is for each request sent into them they get a little bit of money.. puts a different perspective on the interview 😅

  • @unchatquidab7795
    @unchatquidab7795 Рік тому

    My mans came prepared

  • @yecyec3927
    @yecyec3927 Рік тому +2

    GIRL WITH HAVARD SWEATER ON WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE ALWAYS BRINGS ME HERE.

  • @Iana6088
    @Iana6088 7 місяців тому

    Thank you so much! 🥺

  • @gaganubiradar1103
    @gaganubiradar1103 Рік тому +64

    Ok ok, guys dont worry if your father is billionaire who can easily donate few millions as donations or if your parents have ever studied in Harvard ...... booom there you go you'll surely get an admit letter. The power of legacy admissions 😁

  • @lianhua3608
    @lianhua3608 Рік тому

    Thank you so much ❤❤

  • @TheCalcSeries
    @TheCalcSeries Рік тому +6

    See you all in September next year...

    • @lynnpark3161
      @lynnpark3161 Рік тому +2

      See you too Class of 2027😉👏🏾

  • @ayushdudpuri4853
    @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +12

    After seeing the web's most search questions their are zero questions that matched with me. so did that make me different from others or at least from the most.

    • @williamfunes4437
      @williamfunes4437 Рік тому +1

      No everyone else is just weird

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +1

      @@williamfunes4437 ok, so you are saying, I'm smarter than most web people.😅

  • @dkdcatall
    @dkdcatall Рік тому

    how will being a ted ed speaker can increase my chances to get into harvard

  • @xabibakarimova634
    @xabibakarimova634 Рік тому +20

    Hello! I have a question. I am applying to Harvard. But, our country's education system is different from the USA. I might make some mistakes. So, I am afraid that I may be subject to some disciplinary actions due to these errors. What should I do?

    • @SnigdhaSen-li3ec
      @SnigdhaSen-li3ec Рік тому +2

      You should contact them through email for questions on the admission process or even the course outline. Their email should be indicated on the website.

    • @stuartbp
      @stuartbp Рік тому +1

      There’s nothing you can actually do and you don’t need to do anything about that problem, the most thing you should be worried about is as if you could get into Harvard or not.

    • @farruxkarimov4520
      @farruxkarimov4520 Рік тому +1

      Uzbekistani ? You can work with Simeone Who knows about the process and apply to many schools not only one ')

    • @xabibakarimova634
      @xabibakarimova634 Рік тому

      Thank you

    • @xabibakarimova634
      @xabibakarimova634 Рік тому +1

      Yes, I am from Uzbekistan. You, too right? And who is Simeone? Are you also appliying to Harvard? Thank you in advance!

  • @invictus143
    @invictus143 Рік тому +2

    Short answer: rich students.

  • @ayushdudpuri4853
    @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +20

    Another Question, why do Harvard want students to be at everything possible on earth and the outer space. just why don't they target a specific area and dominate it.

    • @gaganubiradar1103
      @gaganubiradar1103 Рік тому +5

      Exactly, they just over expect a student to be everything from being a nerd, athlete, singer, dancer, Olympiad medallist, nationals or international level sports person and even ask if their parents are public figures, celebrities, entrepreneur or international athletes. Oooof

    • @manasajayasri
      @manasajayasri Рік тому +2

      I really think it's about targeting right mindsets. You cannot excel in life by being all nerdy. Setting the bar will draw in the right mindsets is what I believe.

  • @rijaksingh9300
    @rijaksingh9300 Рік тому

    Anyone else thought they were watching a wired autocomplete interview?

  • @ayushdudpuri4853
    @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +38

    I am not very different, not the most intelligent, not the most athletic. and got 980 on my sat wasn't able to submit Harvard's additional essay on time .Now, what is the probability of me getting into HARVARD.
    though I do want to get in I applied for REA this year and I am really excited to see the congratulations email from Harvard in which Harvard's students are tossing leaves.

    • @davidohaegbulam9988
      @davidohaegbulam9988 Рік тому +60

      lol you're application is not getting past the first filter lil' bro

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому

      @@davidohaegbulam9988 what's that big brother.

    • @NamitaBankar55
      @NamitaBankar55 Рік тому +3

      Hi
      I have applied this year in REA round I hope we both will get accepted, fingers crossed 🤞🏻

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +2

      @@NamitaBankar55 I pray to god; not of mine but yours wish come true.

    • @aaryanbora8948
      @aaryanbora8948 Рік тому

      I got the same score

  • @nandinii.
    @nandinii. Рік тому +2

    hi I'm Aniruudd Pisharoadyy
    Hi I'm Ruh-kesh Khurana

  • @ayushdudpuri4853
    @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +14

    dosen't Harvard have billions of dollars in their bank account. then, why do they take any fees when they can give free educations to everyone; and if you think from where they have this much money the answer is from Donations.
    that's the questions which I doesn't found on internet that's why I asked it directly.

    • @darth_vedant669
      @darth_vedant669 Рік тому

      Your saying they don’t wanna get richer. Musk is hella rich yet he still keeps getting more money investing etc

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому

      @@darth_vedant669 there are many ways to get richer it's about you. What way you choose to get one and Harvard choose donations

  • @kvin9210
    @kvin9210 Рік тому

    First thing is that you must rich and smart. Everything else doesn't really count.

  • @ugbadmohed8107
    @ugbadmohed8107 Рік тому

    Guys plz help me how do I get into Harvard as a International student I am from Somalia how would they except me?

  • @isaacchua0405
    @isaacchua0405 Рік тому +3

    Why is this in my recommended after I started watching Suits

  • @riff2072
    @riff2072 Рік тому

    Parents that give them money.

  • @jigmeisgay
    @jigmeisgay Рік тому +7

    I followed the advice and it landed me in ohio state university :)

  • @UdayPratapSingh999
    @UdayPratapSingh999 Рік тому

    I see his name also changed just because he is in an English-speaking country.

  • @cynthiamartinez6583
    @cynthiamartinez6583 Рік тому

    Isn’t Harvard uni like same as Harvard college

  • @prakashregmi5396
    @prakashregmi5396 Рік тому +4

    Indians are everywhere

  • @lionvidana2133
    @lionvidana2133 2 місяці тому

    I wanna be on the deans list

  • @newnameprofile5322
    @newnameprofile5322 Рік тому +3

    I love how the people complaining about harvard not treating all applicants equally don't even have grades close to getting in

    • @aeiou1237
      @aeiou1237 Рік тому +1

      You mean like the college admission scandal kids?

    • @aeiou1237
      @aeiou1237 Рік тому +1

      I wonder what their stats were? 😂

  • @bbsara0146
    @bbsara0146 10 місяців тому

    do you need to be protestant to go there? I am catholic

  • @deepti05299
    @deepti05299 Рік тому +2

    An Indian 🤩🏅

  • @Leon-tk2zc
    @Leon-tk2zc Рік тому

    Dachte wegen dem Thumbnail zuerst an Florian Homm

  • @tripham2850
    @tripham2850 Рік тому

    Perform paralegal while taking PhD level would get experience and money at the same times. But real successful law firm need a political party otherwise it is hopeless because life is not separate but linkage in group of economic monster of human organizations

  • @alishamishra1215
    @alishamishra1215 Рік тому +20

    Wait. Harvard’s dean is Indian?

    • @gaganubiradar1103
      @gaganubiradar1103 Рік тому +13

      Indian origin but American citizen, so he is an American ultimately.

    • @Arrowwood_1
      @Arrowwood_1 Рік тому +1

      THE ONE PIECE IS REALL

  • @mrpotato2712
    @mrpotato2712 Рік тому +18

    I’m 11 and my dream is to come in to Harvard ❤ and i study 12 hours on a dag ❤️

    • @gaganubiradar1103
      @gaganubiradar1103 Рік тому +28

      But still studying 12 hours a dag won't get you a Harvard Tag.

    • @Ilovenazism
      @Ilovenazism Рік тому +13

      Damn, 12 hours a dag? That's just more than necessary

    • @Harxee
      @Harxee Рік тому +2

      How are you able to study twelve hours a day? That would be like 4 hours of sleep

    • @Ilovenazism
      @Ilovenazism Рік тому +10

      @@Harxee He's obviously lying. Nobody can be that consistent, to "study 12 hours on a dag", you're human and you have limitations. But can he get into Harvard? Maybe? im not sure, but with grammar and spelling like that, one glance from his essay and its going straight into the trash bin.

    • @qrok1340
      @qrok1340 Рік тому +3

      @@Ilovenazism its not impossible, theres a dude that streams himself studying 12 hrs everyday

  • @niveddesai7084
    @niveddesai7084 Рік тому

    Let me answer the thumbnail question,and it is money

  • @2thepoint.141
    @2thepoint.141 Рік тому +3

    We indian every where 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @raja2850
      @raja2850 Рік тому +2

      He is a traitor to India. He is a western slave

    • @devaxionrl8189
      @devaxionrl8189 Рік тому +1

      Red pokidots

  • @torqueRxF
    @torqueRxF Рік тому +5

    Money and influence. Period

  • @geostarz
    @geostarz Рік тому +1

    👍

  • @wgwhyssbwywhsdbi7781
    @wgwhyssbwywhsdbi7781 Рік тому

    Actually i am nepali i am from nepal
    Harvard is my dream
    How can i get there?

    • @christineozlegends2963
      @christineozlegends2963 Рік тому

      Out of country gonna be pretty competitive. You have to show more than just your good grades on your application. What are you passionate about? That should be evident in your personal essay. Get involved.

    • @christineozlegends2963
      @christineozlegends2963 Рік тому

      Did you already apply?

  • @lionvidana2133
    @lionvidana2133 2 місяці тому

    Please

  • @LeBigMeme
    @LeBigMeme Рік тому

    Hmm

  • @birupakshchoudhury7057
    @birupakshchoudhury7057 Рік тому

    Rikhash kurauna

  • @zetsui0411
    @zetsui0411 Рік тому +3

    be the right race

  • @benniinsuedafrika
    @benniinsuedafrika Рік тому

    Hello i like money. What is it you look for in a student? Money!!

  • @billbobaggins992
    @billbobaggins992 Рік тому

    Fees

  • @snehashrestha4884
    @snehashrestha4884 Рік тому +22

    I cant believe i am the 1st one to comment. The most beautiful 6:29 sec of my day. Learned so many things in just few mins that would have taken years for me to learn. My lifelong dream is always gonna be to be a part of Harvard Community. I even embroided with H on my plain marron sweatshirt myself because i always believe I belong to Harvard. Please bless me. Thank you so much Dean. Love from Nepal.

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +9

      See carefully things may not be as they seem to be.
      Salt and sugar look the same.

    • @snehashrestha4884
      @snehashrestha4884 Рік тому

      @@ayushdudpuri4853 i see youre such a wise person.

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +5

      @@snehashrestha4884 are you seeing this Harvard.
      Another reason to take me into Harvard College.

    • @davidohaegbulam9988
      @davidohaegbulam9988 Рік тому +1

      @@ayushdudpuri4853 🤣🤣bro are you trolling?

    • @ayushdudpuri4853
      @ayushdudpuri4853 Рік тому +1

      @@davidohaegbulam9988 ☕

  • @MyMineBlocky
    @MyMineBlocky Рік тому +2

    Be from as many minorities as possible

    • @qqq2307
      @qqq2307 Рік тому

      As long as that minority isn't Asian

  • @shahedshahrear3918
    @shahedshahrear3918 Рік тому

    harvard college is a misnomer for students google school isn't

  • @Adityasingh-xe6tw
    @Adityasingh-xe6tw Рік тому

    Is he indian by any chance ?

  • @mrpotato2712
    @mrpotato2712 Рік тому +2

    I know it’s hard to belive that i stuying 12 hours a day! But Pls dont take away my dream to get to Harvard👍🏼📖 i Belive in my self to get Into Harvard so Pls if you se this dont hate me❤️

  • @upscaleavenue
    @upscaleavenue Рік тому +7

    Someone tell this school to stop being a tease!

  • @bbsara0146
    @bbsara0146 10 місяців тому

    isnt the purpose of it to educate the next members of clergy of the protestant church?

  • @varunahlawat9013
    @varunahlawat9013 10 місяців тому

    Yes they want to collect more application money from students who're never gonna make it to there.

  • @oneperspective8601
    @oneperspective8601 Рік тому +1

    half these responses are so cliche and fake lol

  • @wheresyourmama6925
    @wheresyourmama6925 Рік тому

    Lots of Money

  • @Cashashtray7
    @Cashashtray7 Рік тому

    I dont understand why everyone gets angry with this video if you want the real answers visit their website or look for people who got in

  • @Dave-mo2zx
    @Dave-mo2zx Рік тому

    Harvard wants you to be Indian

  • @susanfudge1737
    @susanfudge1737 Рік тому

    DIVERSITY.
    That's it.

  • @shahedshahrear3918
    @shahedshahrear3918 Рік тому

    supi suit doesn't fit them haha

  • @shahedshahrear3918
    @shahedshahrear3918 Рік тому

    the world will talk you pheh

  • @MM-wi5dn
    @MM-wi5dn Рік тому +6

    Your endowment is so big you should be tuition free AND you should expand enrollment AND support a sister school specifically to help lower income students that aren’t “Harvard” students. Harvard is full of hypocrisy.

  • @cooldude30552
    @cooldude30552 Рік тому

    Harvard is stuck up

  • @thayibaahmed824
    @thayibaahmed824 Рік тому

    liar liar

  • @federicoberghmans991
    @federicoberghmans991 Рік тому

    The most generic bunch of answers, ever.

  • @booksquotes948
    @booksquotes948 Рік тому

    Affirmative Action , legacy , sports . disgusting quotas.

  • @subhadipbera3879
    @subhadipbera3879 Рік тому +1

    Indian.....