<p>Who says it’s all about academics. Harvard is just as well known for it’s dynamic and world-famous extra-curriculars as it is it’s academics (Kroks, Hasty Pudding Theatricals, Crew team, etc). </p>
<p>People need to realize; IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT ACADEMICS. Your life up to date may have been wholly emphasized on academics, but studies show that people who meaningfully involve themselves in extensive extra-curricular commitments like sports teams are more successful in the real world (both by salary-measures and promotion-measures) than those that focused purely on ‘academics.’ This is not aimed at any one person or group in particular (I know just as many White grinders as Asians) but Harvard tries to make sure people are going to do more than just stay in their room and study or go to pre-med-society meeting.</p>