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The unspoken truth about getting into the Ivy League.

SpoonFedStudy

176.1K Views . 2023-12-27

As difficult and as exciting it is to get into the Ivy League, there are some unspoken things that need to be addressed. Whether or not you are a student looking to get into this fabled land, we can all agree... the Ivy League sits in our collective subconscious as this magical portal to the land of dreams. This image is not accidental but in fact, carefully curated over centuries. Join me while we unveil some of the unspoken truths behind this mirage and hopefully in doing so, empower you to become the best version of yourself regardless of circumstance. FIRST UNSPOKEN TRUTH: The Ivy League is just a "Business" SECOND UNSPOKEN TRUTH: You Don't Need the Ivy League THIRD UNSPOKEN TRUTH: Getting in is 50% a Marketing Exercise WHO AM I? I have spent most of my life studying and thinking about how to retain what I learn. I have an undergraduate degree from Harvard University, a medical degree from the Yale School of Medicine and finished residency at a Harvard-affiliated hospital. I am now a board-certified doctor practicing in the US. This entire channel is dedicated to the art and science of learning, productivity and success. Stick with me and I promise you too will achieve your goals. Your success is my number one goal. JOIN MY SUBSTACK for early access to video ideas and thoughts https://spoonfedacademy.substack.com/ IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME, watch these videos on - How I got into Harvard (I had to debate AOC in school) = https://youtu.be/n8LuCt8IcJc - What I did after Harvard = https://youtu.be/DW03xPgGAgk FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND STUDY TIPS, watch these videos: - The most simple, efficient and intuitive productivity system ever. = https://youtu.be/_7vM5wEUz_s - A system to achieve basically anything = https://youtu.be/QGB_jCIk8IA - How to unlock 100% of your brain and focus on anything. = https://youtu.be/Pe-iBysIb7o For business inquiries, please contact me at spoonfedstudy@gmail.com Check out my second channel on medical stories: @spoonfedmed TIMESTAMPS 00:00 INTRO 00:20 FIRST UNSPOKEN TRUTH 2:06 DONOR ADMISSIONS 3:26 NIKE ANALOGY 4:54 SECOND UNSPOKEN TRUTH 6:35 RETURN ON PRESTIGE 08:21 THIRD UNSPOKEN TRUTH 08:42 CONCEPT OF THE SEED 10:35 THE STEVEN SPIELBERG EFFECT 11:36 SHOUT-OUTS AND SUPER THANKS MUSIC ATTRIBUTION I misplaced the credits for this song. If you are the original creator, please let me know so I can credit you properly.

The video argues that the Ivy League, particularly Harvard, operates as a business rather than an altruistic force. It highlights the massive endowment of Harvard and suggests that wealthy donors use significant contributions to secure admission for their children, a practice known as 'donor admissions'.

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  • The Ivy League, despite its prestigious image, is ultimately a business focused on profit, with Harvard being the oldest corporation in the Western Hemisphere.
  • The Ivy League institutions, especially Harvard, rely heavily on their massive endowments, generating billions in returns from investments, making student tuition less crucial to their financial stability.

Insights from the YouTube Video Critic Text:

1. The Ivy League: Beyond the Gilded Image

This text challenges the traditional perception of Ivy League institutions as solely dedicated to knowledge and human potential. It reveals a stark reality: the Ivy League, like any other business, operates under the imperative of financial gain.

2. The "Harvard Corporation" - A Business Before an Institution

The text highlights the corporation's status as the oldest in the Western Hemisphere, established in 1650. This highlights the institution's history as a commercial entity, further dismantling the myth of its pure academic pursuit.

3. The Endowment - A Financial Powerhouse

The text draws attention to Harvard

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