David Hogg just got into Harvard

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

How do you know?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Colleges use the SAT as a predictor of whether unknown students are likely to do well. I think he’s proven in other arenas that he’s likely to do well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

[Anonymous]

And all on his own merit!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

It is more difficult to get into Harvard than to stay in Harvard. He will get through with activism and end up in politics. It is not like he is going into engineering, math, or medicine where intellect is needed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

It is more difficult to get into Harvard than to stay in Harvard. He will get through with activism and end up in politics. It is not like he is going into engineering, math, or medicine where intellect is needed.

You have a fairly narrow definition of intellect. Obviously no genius yourself.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Colleges use the SAT as a predictor of whether unknown students are likely to do well. I think he’s proven in other arenas that he’s likely to do well.

Harvard's acceptance rate is supposedly VERY low.

The 4.59 percent admission rate is the lowest of all the Ivy League schools this year.

https://www.boston.com/news/education/2018/03/29/harvard-acceptance-rate-2018


When did Harvard make the offer?

In the spring, he was vocal about being shut out of these campuses: UC Los Angeles, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara and UC Irvine. Harvard didn't make the offer at that point??? Or did it suddenly come to the rescue after he slammed a Conservative news personality?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

Actually this long-winded comment is the one that is less informed. Top 15% is not competitive for the top schools. Numbers are EASY to distinguish.

Hogg got in for other reasons. Just like Jared Kushner did. Deal.

[Anonymous]

Actually this long-winded comment is the one that is less informed. Top 15% is not competitive for the top schools. Numbers are EASY to distinguish.

Hogg got in for other reasons. Just like Jared Kushner did. Deal.

I love how Harvard reports its ethnicity stats - https://college.harvard.edu/admissions/admissions-statistics
52.7% (if I added correctly) for minority enrollment
But they failed to add the stats for whites. lol - so "clever"



These are the SAT stats from the FAQ - https://college.harvard.edu/frequently-asked-questions

Do I need a minimum required SAT, ACT or Subject Test score?

There are no score cutoffs, and we do not admit “by the numbers.” For the SAT, we will review your highest test scores in each section across test dates and any other scores you choose to share with us. For the ACT, we will evaluate your highest composite score and any other scores you choose to share with us. We take into account your educational background when reviewing your scores. You are free to use the College Board’s Score Choice option and/or the similar option offered by ACT when applying to Harvard, but you do not need to. The majority of students admitted represent a range of scores from roughly 600 to 800 on each section of the SAT as well as on the SAT Subject Tests. The 25th percentile for admitted students on the SAT is about 1470; the 75th percentile is about 1570. For the ACT, the 25th percentile of admitted students score a 33 and the 75th percentile score a 35. We regard test results as helpful indicators of academic ability and achievement when considered thoughtfully among many other factors.

Remember that their acceptance rate is around 5%.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

Actually this long-winded comment is the one that is less informed. Top 15% is not competitive for the top schools. Numbers are EASY to distinguish.

Hogg got in for other reasons. Just like Jared Kushner did. Deal.

The bottom 25% at Harvard have an average SAT score of 1460.

-TheCollegeFix

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

It is more difficult to get into Harvard than to stay in Harvard. He will get through with activism and end up in politics. It is not like he is going into engineering, math, or medicine where intellect is needed.

You sound bitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Preposterous comment reflecting no understanding of how competitive universities actually work. This is not a cookie-cutter exercise. The Harvard mean is a bit below 1500. The distribution in the lower percentages is wide but all of those applicants are distinguished in some respects. Some have extensive international backgrounds. Some are jocks. A tiny handful are armed forces veterans. A 1270 is in the top 15% nationally and is numerically tough to distinguish from the top 10%. He may not be at the top of the admissions range but he is definitely above the bottom. He has distinguished himself and he will do well.

It is more difficult to get into Harvard than to stay in Harvard. He will get through with activism and end up in politics. It is not like he is going into engineering, math, or medicine where intellect is needed.

You are confusing intellect and STEM apptitude. The kid’s plenty intelligent.

Lots of stupid people commenting on his intelligence on this thread.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:And all on his own merit!!!

Well yes, I'd say his work on gun control beats your kid's internship at Dad's law firm any day.

[Anonymous]

Can’t stand the kid. Good luck to him all the same.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Just another example of the lowest difficulty setting for white males.

He only had an SAT of 1270 and the average Harvard SAT is around 1500.

Not at all. It's because his strident "super woke" activism appeals to the admissions committee.