<p>Thus, the pledge asks freshmens to help make Harvard a compassionate community. What is my point? This added incentive is part of a much larger strategy. I do not think asking the well to-do to pay “a little over 10%” is particularly bad. As someone already mentioned, atleast it’s not like other universities that give little to nothing. The world is changing, and so is Harvard. That is why it is taking innovative measures to revitalize its image and scope.</p>