<p>That is a nice article Byerly :)</p>
<p>So why do you come alot to the Princeton forum telling us how great Harvard is? :p Didn't you learn anything from the article you just posted :D</p>
<p>I don't. Princeton is a fine school, and I have never said otherwise.</p>
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<blockquote> <p>I haven't seen any "Stanford of the East" t-shirts nor do I think I will.</p> </blockquote>
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<p>Well, I don't know about Stanford, but I know for a fact I saw similar shirts that mentioned H at the Pomona College online store.</p>
<p>But, Byerly, I really do agree with that article. Perhaps one of the main things I dislike about Yale is how vocal they are about thinking they're better than H. I mean, who really cares?</p>
<p>That there is Byerly's bible.</p>
<p>Makes sense, as it was written from the perspective of the "losing" side- just like that one yale article conceding harvard's superiority I've seen you post more than once. As heavy under the impression as you may be that you're toying with human nature by pointing out its insecurities (and there are many, as we all know), you're falling victim to it as well. Feel free to refute but I see all this as extensive ego-boosting built off of the one <em>something</em> you're proud of in your life, not to say there is not truth in your words as well there may be nothing but. What I wonder though, is what do you get out of it? By spending hours upon hours pointing out and exploiting insecurities in nameless others over an internet forum? By shaping your words as to fit your bible's description of "cool and honest confidence"? It's a beautifully insightful article and a word repeated more than just once or twice to describe that confidence is "quiet"- if you understand the flaws in human character you can bet the good, intelligent people on this forum would as well. What insecurity, exactly, makes you incapable of standing back and cooly disregarding those "bashing" Harvard purely out of jealousy of its namesake? What makes you leaf through dissenters' pages and pages of previous posts to pull out some ad hominem attack to undermine their dignity just so you won't have to answer to honest criticisms? You're repetitive. It's indisputable that Harvard is the most prestigious college/university in the entire human world. It's also inexplicably obvious that Harvard is NOT the school for everyone and that some, quite frankly, couldn't care less about the H-bomb factor and instead chooses the school at which they'd be happiest as a student. Why do you attack those people? Do you regret that you went to Harvard?</p>
<p>Byerly seems to be highly insecure about Harvard's status--he has 3500 posts defending his fine school!</p>
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<p>You have 833 posts attacking a school you didn't even apply to.</p>
<p>You have as many posts as how old you are :)</p>
<p>haha this is hilarious. That Margaret Thatcher quote could easily be my motto. I love it!</p>
<p>lol guitarman</p>
<p>Actually, most of my 833 posts have not been on the Harvard board at all. </p>
<p>Byerly's sole purpose on the board is to attack anyone who disagrees with Harvard's vaunted "#1" status. I mostly post elsewhere, as on the Stanford board, for example.</p>
<p>No you don't.</p>
<p>It's also important to remember that ALL Harvard professors, even those accused of paying too much attention to their research are required to have weekly office hours that anyone can walk in to.</p>
<p>Yes I do, and you know it.</p>
<p>Something of Interest for y'all regarding Princeton and Harvard...</p>
<p>For at least the last 50 years, the overwhelming majority of common admits have regularly chosen Harvard over Princeton - and over other elites as well.</p>
<p>But why? Sorry if I've got a personal interest in this, but I keep hearing how great Princeton's undergrad experience is compared to Harvard's and that is really one of the few factors keeping me from sending in my acceptance of admission to Harvard.</p>
<p>Harvard bashing seems to be fairly ubiquitous, both on this board and in the real world. I've always chalked it up to jealousy, or a reaction to Harvard's iconic status. Many Princeton supporters, in particular, seem to be unable to promote their school without badmouthing Harvard.</p>
<p>The fact of the matter is that both are excellent schools, though neither is right for everyone. I know a couple of recent Princeton grads who hated the place (and convinced my son last year not even to look at it, despite my suggestion that he at least visit and see the place first hand).</p>
<p>The assertion that Harvard neglects its undergrads has long been theme number one for the Harvard-bashers. It was a prevalent theme when I went to Harvard, and it was a prevalent theme when my son visited campuses of competing schools last year. The only kernel of truth to it is that Harvard basically offers its undergrads little or no handholding. They have taken some steps to address this - for example, the freshman seminar program makes it pretty effortless to take a small class (usually limited to 12) with a professor in your first year. But it's still the case that if you're not the type who is comfortable being proactive and taking some initiative, it's easy to get lost.</p>
<p>On the other hand, for someone who is proactive and does take initiative, there are no doors closed to a Harvard undergrad. The undergrads basically have the run of the entire university, with its unparalleled depth and breadth of resources. My son has already made extensive use of both the Law School and the Kennedy School in his freshman year. While he is not generally an effusive person, I have had several phone calls from him this fall telling me, "I love this place." For the right person, I think it's the best undergrad experience in the world.</p>
<p>Great Thanks! I was worried at the beginning anticipating that you would merely leave it at "Harvard bashing based on Envy". I appreciate the elaboration and putting the criticism in context.</p>
<p>With that said, however, can someone....n/m I'm gonna make a new thread for my next question. <em>SO self-centered I know, but consider it making up for not making a chances thread lol</em></p>
<p>I take that back! I was so close to submitting my new thread when I accidently hit the back button with my new scrolling mouse. I'm too tired to retype all that so til tomorrow I guess.</p>
<p>What mouse did you get?</p>