The Niche Strategy Behind A Harvard & Stanford Admit

In this episode, we break down a viral parent forum post from the family of a student allegedly admitted to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford, and MIT. The post argues that in today’s admissions landscape, even a traditional “spike” or hook––such as a student specialized in computer science, politics, or healthcare––is no longer specific or compelling enough for the most selective colleges. Using the post as a starting point, we reinforce the growing importance of scarcity, hyper-specific po...