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One of the oldest universities in the United States - based in Cambridge/Boston, MA. Harvard is famous for having taught many prominent Americans, and is often considered to be the best, or one of the best, universities in the country.

Often criticized for its elitism, extreme focus on career vs. personal life, old-fashioned/strict approach to education, and creation of large, obnoxious egos. A great school with flaws.

1) An elitist university where one would go to waste "$150,000 on an education you coulda got for a buck fifty in late fees at the public library."

2) The home of athletes who make their opposition feel better about themselves and look especially talented by comparison.

Princeton's nerdy, unathletic brother.

the school that cornell destroys in hockey every year.

American university that breeds insecurity, especially with regards to its younger cousin (see: Yale).

The school you would have gone to in a second had you been accepted. Frequently ranked best college in the world. Also, unfairly criticized by many for rejecting them. See envy. Apparently, the (insert your mediocre school) of the east.

1) An elitist university where one would go to waste "$150,000 on an education you coulda got for a buck fifty in late fees at the public library."

2) The home of athletes who make others feel better about themselves and look especially talented.

harvard sucks and princeton doesn't matter.

Safety school. Where Cornell rejects go.