Anyone following the viral Harvard University *Extension School* controversy?

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Anonymous wrote:Wtf was Chris seeking out this bogus degree last year for? That is so weird and revealing. And he wasn’t low-key about it, as if he was just seeking knowledge. And he doesn’t have a corporate job where an advanced degree gets him a promotion. Then the weirdo IMMEDIATELY added it to all of his bios and began bragging about being a Harvard alum. It makes me question his entire crusade and frankly reveals him to be a weird dipsh*t. Has he ever had a real job? That’s another red flag. Guy seems to have some screws loose. Did he buy sweatshirts and quarter zips to wear too? Probably.

He is a Harvard alumni.

TBH, I have a professional grad degree from Harvard and consider myself an alum from the Harvard school granting the degree. Most folks I know make this distinction. Folks in the yard who earn an UG degree from Harvard are Harvard alum with no modifiers. And folks with a grad degree in extension studies are HES alum.

That is nice for you, but legally he is a Harvard alumni.


Perhaps he's a socially awkward Harvard alumni

He is an alum of HES, just like I am an alum of one of the professional programs. I can tell you that the only folks in my class who use Harvard only are posers.

Being a poser and being a Harvard alumni is kind of... Normal

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wtf was Chris seeking out this bogus degree last year for? That is so weird and revealing. And he wasn’t low-key about it, as if he was just seeking knowledge. And he doesn’t have a corporate job where an advanced degree gets him a promotion. Then the weirdo IMMEDIATELY added it to all of his bios and began bragging about being a Harvard alum. It makes me question his entire crusade and frankly reveals him to be a weird dipsh*t. Has he ever had a real job? That’s another red flag. Guy seems to have some screws loose. Did he buy sweatshirts and quarter zips to wear too? Probably.

He is a Harvard alumni.

TBH, I have a professional grad degree from Harvard and consider myself an alum from the Harvard school granting the degree. Most folks I know make this distinction. Folks in the yard who earn an UG degree from Harvard are Harvard alum with no modifiers. And folks with a grad degree in extension studies are HES alum.

That is nice for you, but legally he is a Harvard alumni.


Perhaps he's a socially awkward Harvard alumni

He is an alum of HES, just like I am an alum of one of the professional programs. I can tell you that the only folks in my class who use Harvard only are posers.

Being a poser and being a Harvard alumni is kind of... Normal

Nah, not necessarily. But it's the folks like Rufo who help create that sense.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Technically speaking, a degree from the Harvard Extension School is a degree from Harvard University.

But just saying that you went to “Harvard” without clarifying that it was via their extension school is misleading.

It’s not the fact that it’s online. It’s that extension schools usually don’t have the same acceptance standards or curriculum.

So what? If you are an athlete recruit do you need to clarify that? Or that you checked a race box? Or that your parents made a large donation or you are a legacy? If you're so easily mislead that's on you.

Athletes don’t get degrees conferred from “Harvard Athletics.” Legacies don’t get degrees from “Harvard Legacy School.”

These are not comparable.

On the other hand, the extension school degree is apparently conferred by the “Harvard Extension School.” It may be a component college of “Harvard University,” but it’s not the same as getting a degree from one their traditional colleges.

He’s not saying he’s a graduate of one of the traditional colleges. Why are you so mislead?

See if you can figure out the difference.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Wtf was Chris seeking out this bogus degree last year for? That is so weird and revealing. And he wasn’t low-key about it, as if he was just seeking knowledge. And he doesn’t have a corporate job where an advanced degree gets him a promotion. Then the weirdo IMMEDIATELY added it to all of his bios and began bragging about being a Harvard alum. It makes me question his entire crusade and frankly reveals him to be a weird dipsh*t. Has he ever had a real job? That’s another red flag. Guy seems to have some screws loose. Did he buy sweatshirts and quarter zips to wear too? Probably.

He is a Harvard alumni.

TBH, I have a professional grad degree from Harvard and consider myself an alum from the Harvard school granting the degree. Most folks I know make this distinction. Folks in the yard who earn an UG degree from Harvard are Harvard alum with no modifiers. And folks with a grad degree in extension studies are HES alum.

That is nice for you, but legally he is a Harvard alumni.


Perhaps he's a socially awkward Harvard alumni

He is an alum of HES, just like I am an alum of one of the professional programs. I can tell you that the only folks in my class who use Harvard only are posers.

Being a poser and being a Harvard alumni is kind of... Normal

Nah, not necessarily. But it's the folks like Rufo who help create that sense.

I live near Harvard and the regular students are the worst posers. No humility whatsoever

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Technically speaking, a degree from the Harvard Extension School is a degree from Harvard University.

But just saying that you went to “Harvard” without clarifying that it was via their extension school is misleading.

It’s not the fact that it’s online. It’s that extension schools usually don’t have the same acceptance standards or curriculum.

So what? If you are an athlete recruit do you need to clarify that? Or that you checked a race box? Or that your parents made a large donation or you are a legacy? If you're so easily mislead that's on you.

Athletes don’t get degrees conferred from “Harvard Athletics.” Legacies don’t get degrees from “Harvard Legacy School.”

These are not comparable.

On the other hand, the extension school degree is apparently conferred by the “Harvard Extension School.” It may be a component college of “Harvard University,” but it’s not the same as getting a degree from one their traditional colleges.

He’s not saying he’s a graduate of one of the traditional colleges. Why are you so mislead?

+1. Ridiculous thread about nothing but fodder for the insecure who want to bash.

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I do love how all these folks are making Rufo even more famous. It feels like something of a self-own.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Technically speaking, a degree from the Harvard Extension School is a degree from Harvard University.

But just saying that you went to “Harvard” without clarifying that it was via their extension school is misleading.

It’s not the fact that it’s online. It’s that extension schools usually don’t have the same acceptance standards or curriculum.

Online makes it even worse. And even creepier. Only a pathetic status obsessed worm would pay for an online Harvard degree. This middle aged guy is a bozo wannabe.

[Anonymous]

Reminds me of a public servant I know who went to what appeared to be a 2 to 4 week Harvard summer course. Afterwards he began wearing Harvard sweatshirts and added Harvard to his social media accounts and LinkedIn. His Facebook avatar was changed to him in a Harvard sweatshirt. His bachelor’s degree was from an open enrollment regional degree mill.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Technically speaking, a degree from the Harvard Extension School is a degree from Harvard University.

But just saying that you went to “Harvard” without clarifying that it was via their extension school is misleading.

It’s not the fact that it’s online. It’s that extension schools usually don’t have the same acceptance standards or curriculum.

So what? If you are an athlete recruit do you need to clarify that? Or that you checked a race box? Or that your parents made a large donation or you are a legacy? If you're so easily mislead that's on you.

Athletes don’t get degrees conferred from “Harvard Athletics.” Legacies don’t get degrees from “Harvard Legacy School.”

These are not comparable.

On the other hand, the extension school degree is apparently conferred by the “Harvard Extension School.” It may be a component college of “Harvard University,” but it’s not the same as getting a degree from one their traditional colleges.

He’s not saying he’s a graduate of one of the traditional colleges. Why are you so mislead?

See if you can figure out the difference.

Nope I still can't figure out why you care so much about this. It's just you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Technically speaking, a degree from the Harvard Extension School is a degree from Harvard University.

But just saying that you went to “Harvard” without clarifying that it was via their extension school is misleading.

It’s not the fact that it’s online. It’s that extension schools usually don’t have the same acceptance standards or curriculum.

So what? If you are an athlete recruit do you need to clarify that? Or that you checked a race box? Or that your parents made a large donation or you are a legacy? If you're so easily mislead that's on you.

Athletes don’t get degrees conferred from “Harvard Athletics.” Legacies don’t get degrees from “Harvard Legacy School.”

These are not comparable.

On the other hand, the extension school degree is apparently conferred by the “Harvard Extension School.” It may be a component college of “Harvard University,” but it’s not the same as getting a degree from one their traditional colleges.

He’s not saying he’s a graduate of one of the traditional colleges. Why are you so mislead?

See if you can figure out the difference.

Nope I still can't figure out why you care so much about this. It's just you.

He should be upset at Harvard for allowing their brand to be diluted

[Anonymous]

So are all the embittered jealous and envious types done with this thread? Pathetic that you all take time to write here. get a life

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Technically speaking, a degree from the Harvard Extension School is a degree from Harvard University.

But just saying that you went to “Harvard” without clarifying that it was via their extension school is misleading.

It’s not the fact that it’s online. It’s that extension schools usually don’t have the same acceptance standards or curriculum.

So what? If you are an athlete recruit do you need to clarify that? Or that you checked a race box? Or that your parents made a large donation or you are a legacy? If you're so easily mislead that's on you.

Athletes don’t get degrees conferred from “Harvard Athletics.” Legacies don’t get degrees from “Harvard Legacy School.”

These are not comparable.

On the other hand, the extension school degree is apparently conferred by the “Harvard Extension School.” It may be a component college of “Harvard University,” but it’s not the same as getting a degree from one their traditional colleges.

He’s not saying he’s a graduate of one of the traditional colleges. Why are you so mislead?

+1. Ridiculous thread about nothing but fodder for the insecure who want to bash.

+1

I do love how all these folks are making Rufo even more famous. It feels like something of a self-own.

You appear to have confused fame and notoriety.

[Anonymous]

I am currently a Harvard Extension School student and I Must say, IT IS NOT EASY and not for everyone. The reason I chose this program, is because I liked Harvard’s case study method from a certificate I took at Harvard Business School Online.

As a full time professional, a father and with a busy life, it fits my schedule and I get the learning method that fits me. I agree on being honest clarifying the origin of your degree. Nothing wrong with disclosing your degree is from the Extension School. However, I do not agree with the common belief that Anyone can get it. It is very challenging and requires a lot of commitment, focus and time management.

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Anonymous wrote:Harvard and a few other schools do this. Online and certification things that are available for anyone that pays.

Anyone that brags about this kind of thing is very lame.

And the schools too. Harvard doesn't need the middling revenue. Don't think the reputational cost is really worth the University of Phoenix type associations.

Just stop. Leave Tyra alone! She deserves her accolades.

Harvard Extension requires 2 course with at least a B. Just stop it. Its program fits in with its world-class institution headed by a world-class misunderstood former prez.

Are you being sarcastic or are you too low information to know what a real, actually selective master’s program requires for admission? A pair of Bs in open admit online courses is essentially demonstrating you have a pulse.

B's in advanced level classes that are the exact same curriculum as HC are a demonstration of being able to complete the course work which is what's important. You're so ignorant to try and diminish the accomplishments of HEC graduates.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Reminds me of a public servant I know who went to what appeared to be a 2 to 4 week Harvard summer course. Afterwards he began wearing Harvard sweatshirts and added Harvard to his social media accounts and LinkedIn. His Facebook avatar was changed to him in a Harvard sweatshirt. His bachelor’s degree was from an open enrollment regional degree mill.

Thats understandable, but completing an entire Master's degree from HEC gives you the right to be proud about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am currently a Harvard Extension School student and I Must say, IT IS NOT EASY and not for everyone. The reason I chose this program, is because I liked Harvard’s case study method from a certificate I took at Harvard Business School Online.

As a full time professional, a father and with a busy life, it fits my schedule and I get the learning method that fits me. I agree on being honest clarifying the origin of your degree. Nothing wrong with disclosing your degree is from the Extension School. However, I do not agree with the common belief that Anyone can get it. It is very challenging and requires a lot of commitment, focus and time management.

It’s open enrollment so people assume it’s not as good as the day program but that’s not true. The difference between the Harvard open extension school and many others is that you can’t get into an actual degree program until you take the courses Harvard requires and you have to have certain grades in those classes.

So while people can sign up for some of the classes without a problem, being accepted to a degree program and completing it is very difficult. And impressive.