Think Tank Ranks Schools

Byerly
Tue, 11 Jan 2005 17:39:19 +0000

“Criticize” all you want; in fact, if you have any misgivings whatsoever about whether you would fit in at Harvard, or whether you would be able to handle the challenge, then by all means go elsewhere.

Harvard people are very demanding; they expect a lot - of themselves and of their school. They are seldom satisfied, quick to point out any shortcoming they encounter, and not shy about stating their views. On the other hand, few of them would rather be anyplace else.

The people who do best at Harvard are those who are not only smart but also highly motivated, self-confident, and unafraid of a challenge. Its not a place for those who need handholding, but rather a place for those who are not frightened, but rather excited, about the challenge of competing with the very best.

If this isn’t your profile, then Harvard isn’t the place for you.