Ivy League Secrets: How They Choose Who to Reject

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Harvard. The dream school of countless overachievers, yet attainable only for a privileged few. While rejecting 95% of applicants, its endowment soars past $55 billion—outpacing the GDP of entire nations like Iceland and Monaco. A fortress of prestige, power, and unspoken rules.

Beyond the glossy brochures and legacy admissions, the real stories unfold: secret societies, rich kids, unwritten codes, and the calculated steps of old-money elites. Is the Illuminati orchestrating final clubs? Do trust funds unlock doors others can’t even knock on? And why do the world’s brightest minds willingly queue up to pee on John Harvard’s statue?

But Harvard isn’t just a school—it’s a launchpad. The next Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, or Bill Gates could be pulling an all-nighter in the dorms right now. You might be studying alongside a future Hollywood icon like Natalie Portman or even sharing a lecture hall with a secret royal, like Prince Hussein of Jordan. The question is: are you the next name on that list?

Today, meet two Harvard students: Soleil, a self-made postgraduate in neuroscience from the USA, and Jack, a postgraduate in education science from Australia (Frank Knox Fellow 2024, WA Young Australian of the Year 2025, Schwarzman Scholar 2026). Two different journeys, one elite destination. They’ll break down what it really takes to get into Harvard and, more importantly, whether it’s worth it. Plus, you’ll get practical tips on how to get there and make the most of the experience.

Privileged Few is a YouTube project that strips away the glossy façade of privilege, exposing the hidden power dynamics, unspoken rules, and unexpected truths of the world’s most elite spaces. If you’ve ever wondered what happens behind closed doors at the world's most exclusive clubs, schools, and social circles, check out our YouTube page.

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - Intro
02:09 - Meet Soleil
05:06 - Meet Jack
08:12 - How to prepare your application for Harvard
(Jacks' gift for you: https://drive.google.com/drive/folder...)
11:43 - Albina’s experience in her first year at university
13:43 - First year at Harvard
16:56 - Is there a tendency for students to experience imposter syndrome?
20:58 - Who are legacy students, and what is the Z-list?
24:05 - Harvard athletic admissions
26:02 - Rules for living on campus
28:52 - Are rich kids the majority of Harvard students?
33:58 - How to get into Harvard clubs and Final Clubs
42:36 - Harvard's secret vocabulary
43:44 - How to make friends at Harvard
44:49 - What students are paying for
47:42 - How to make connections at Harvard
50:26 - Gossip at Harvard
52:01 - How social and political dynamics affect students
53:35 - Teaming up to succeed
56:49 - Advice for high schoolers
1:00:34 - Harvard student activism
1:07:36 - Mark Zuckerberg’s dorm
1:08:55 - Harvard as a startup
1:10:21 - Favorite Harvard alumni
1:11:05 - What Harvard could do better
1:13:40 - Can someone be successful without going to university?
1:15:15 - Plans after Harvard
1:20:29 - Guests' recommendations
1:26:05 - End Words of wisdom


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Host: Albina Aliyeva   / aliyevaal  
Producer: Alisa Barinova   / alison_patisonn  
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