I was joking, of course—there are no secret handshakes.* I had a great time at Harvard and have always been grateful to have the chance to attend. I also did plenty of networking while I was there. Finally, don't underestimate the value of learning alongside some of the great minds of your generation. (For example, my classmate Manjul Bhargava just won the Fields Medal.) Having top classmates inspires you to up your game.
By the way, Harvard charges no price premium vs. other private schools, and with financial aid it cost me and my parents the same as a state school.
*Actually, there probably are some secret handshakes, but they're not taught to people who merely "network". If there are such handshakes, they exist at the so-called final [sic] clubs, which most people in my circle of friends either knew nothing about or openly disdained.
By the way, Harvard charges no price premium vs. other private schools, and with financial aid it cost me and my parents the same as a state school.
*Actually, there probably are some secret handshakes, but they're not taught to people who merely "network". If there are such handshakes, they exist at the so-called final [sic] clubs, which most people in my circle of friends either knew nothing about or openly disdained.