Zach Yadegari, an accomplished tech entrepreneur from Long Island, New York, recently committed to the University of Miami after a challenging college application process, during which he was rejected by 15 out of 18 institutions, including all Ivy League schools. Despite his impressive academic performance and the success of his AI-calorie counting app, Cal AI, which earned him over $30 million, he struggled to fit the traditional mold desired by college admissions. Yadegari emphasizes the importance of social experiences at his age, wishing to engage with peers before immersing back into the business world.
I think that college admissions tries to place students in this rubric, a very tight box, that makes it difficult for students with achievements outside of school, like an entrepreneur, to really stand out.
I'm 18, I want to hang out with other 18-year-olds. I don't want to go straight into the business world, just yet.
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