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<p>I think if Code H was aiming for a degree of unmistakable sarcasm, then dtothelu’s assertions would have been more effective. The reason why it largely didn’t work is that many people are entirely credulous to these ancient, undying stereotypes characterizing Harvard as a haven for the upper-crust, overweeningly highbrow elite. Hence, such a portrayal, unfortunately, lacks the preposterous delusion necessary to uniformly achieve the proper rhetorical effect and may rather be perceived as sincere from purely having a callow, misinformed sense of reality.</p>
<p>Code H, your location says “Stanford '14.” Are you applying to Harvard as a transfer?</p>
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<p>Code H wrote this in 2009 as a high school senior. He is no longer a prospective student.</p>
<p>I do not appreciate this thread, since my brother is attending there. we’re from a background of 20k<, and my brother hates elitist. he states that there are people like that, but you cannot presume to group every student under one category. my brother enjoys harvard, esp. the pride and knowledge he is gaining from there.</p>
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<p>Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t that elitism? Anyway, let’s stop bumping this thread… it’s more than a year old.</p>
<p>wow Nikkor. do you even know what elitism means…
elitism is when someone demeans others/ feels superior from others (as a negative connotation)</p>
<p>he’s stating that he’s enjoy the opportunities he gained, esp. since we’re both from a horrendous school system, where the school has large trouble with students dropping out/ditching.</p>
<p>Kids from Harvard ARE fond of their Egyptian food…</p>
<p>According to Merriam-Webster:</p>
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<p>Your quote, verbatim:</p>
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<p>Let’s analyze. Your brother is enjoys Harvard, and one of the reasons why he is enjoying Harvard is that he is PROUD of going there. The root cause of why he is proud of attending Harvard is due to its reputation for producing future world leaders and renowned academics. Ergo, he is conscious of belong to an elite, and therefore fulfills the definition of “elitist”. </p>
<p>What I found ludicrous (more than than your suggestion that I didn’t know what the word “elitism” meant, that is) is how you are taking the OP seriously.</p>
<p>One last thing - For the record, you aren’t the only one with a sibling at Harvard.</p>
<p>Ultimately, it’s not as if anyone in his right mind would turn down Harvard with “elitism” as the decisive factor in his decision</p>