Hypothetical market value of Harvard acceptance

<p>Yes, that was the point I was trying to make. The people who overestimate the worth of a Harvard degree tend to be the people who can’t actually pay the billions of lollars they claim it’s worth. A person with obscene moneys to burn is much more likely to spend them on other things.</p>

<p>In other words, if you live in a poor area/country, your family makes a lot of sacrifices for your education, and you see Harvard as your only ticket to success, then yes, you’d think it’s the most precious thing in the world. If you’re already successful, know a lot of people who’re equally successful, and are wondering what to spend your money on, a Harvard degree wouldn’t normally be your first choice.</p>