Zach Yadegari: The 18-year-old entrepreneur who runs a $30 million startup said he was rejected by Ivy League universities including Harvard and Yale. Spark debate

An 18-year-old entrepreneur shared that he was triggering a big conversation after he was rejected by multiple Ivy League schools. Zach Yadegari, who runs a $30 million startup, said he was rejected by schools such as Harvard, Stanford and Yale. Despite his excellent record, these refusals emerged.

Yadegari posted a post on X (formerly Twitter). His tweet spread quickly and accumulated more than 10 million views.

According to reports, Yadegari, the CEO of the nutrition tracking application, called Cal AI, shares the rejection letter and details of its qualifications. Yadegari said his GPA has a 4.0 GPA, 34 ACT score and a company earning considerable revenue.
He further said that despite being rejected by the Ivy League agencies, he was accepted at universities such as Georgia Tech, the University of Texas and the University of Miami, according to India Today.

Mix reactions to rejected reactions

The news has confused many social media users, some of whom want to know that such a mature applicant would be turned away. However, not all social media users are friendly. Some users speculate that his perception of the quality of university papers may have led to his rejection by institutions.

Users on X said that any institution would be lucky to have him. They added that the admissions staff reading his application might be jealous. They asked Zach to want to go to college when he got more than many professionals. Zach responded to them that his motivation for going to college was simply to have a social life.

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Reviewed university papers

To address the criticism, Yadegari issued his personal statement detailing his entrepreneurial journey. He said in a statement that he taught himself to code at age seven, charge $30 per hour, and set up a gaming website at age ten, earning $60,000 per year at age 14. He further stated that he quit the six-figure business at the age of 16. He added that he moved to San Francisco and established Cal ai through traditional education, adding.

Many social media users point out that his article is incredible. One user bluntly said that Zach’s paper was worse than the articles written by wealthy parents for their children. Another user said his statement told a compelling story, but he started with a strong criticism of the university and did not completely address what made him change his mind. Users say Zach can better express his thoughts and how they align with his long-term goals. Netizens added that the perception of admissions staff is beyond academic ability.

Debate on university admissions

The report added that Yadegari’s situation has sparked new discussions about the criteria for admission to colleges, prompting us to consider whether traditional universities focus more on academic achievement and business acumen, or whether they appreciate a wider range of attributes such as personal growth and leadership skills.

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FAQ

1. Zach Yadegari’s achievements are impressive, why did he refuse?
Yadegari has a glowing academic transcript and a profitable company, and admission weighs much more than achievement and scores.

2. What is the public’s comment on Yadegari’s rejection?
People responded differently on social media. Some people think it is outrageous to reject such a talented person, while others criticize him for appearing to be qualified and think his personal statement does not have a great reason for his admission.