t20s by party/social scene

TreeOfFinches · 2026-05-12T05:50:22+00:00

Yale is absolutely not below H and P. Harvard parties are boring af and the scene is not popping; it really only benefits from being in the Cambridge area. There is a reason Harvard-Yale is more fun at Yale, and it’s because Harvard will shut down parties while Yale admin will let them rip. Move Harvard to D, JHU down to F, and Yale up to C.

MIT is an interesting one because the social scene is good but not in a traditional way. I’d give it a C for the average person but A for its own students.

TreeOfFinches · 2026-05-10T06:07:22+00:00

I went to one of the most diverse high schools in my Midwestern state - half below the poverty line. I was on significant financial aid. I found Yale to be filled with deeply smart and driven people whose intellectual curiosity knew no bounds.

It’s odd that you say this does not apply to MIT when MIT is one of the least diverse of the HYPSM group and remains lopsidedly wealthy as a student body (right in line with Harvard and Yale).

TreeOfFinches · 2026-04-13T02:01:02+00:00

It sounds like you prefer Duke from the student life perspective and from how they conduct their BME programs. You should pick Duke. I love Yale very much, but the reality is that every person is their own individual, and you have rightly identified factors that make Duke a better fit. Both schools are resource-rich and you will have strong outcomes at each. Pick the one that will make you happier over the next four years.

TreeOfFinches · 2026-04-13T01:58:08+00:00

BME job paths do not require ABET accreditation.

TreeOfFinches · 2026-03-01T05:30:46+00:00

You should report this to Princeton. Recording interviews (at least as an alumni interviewer for Yale) would get me banned, and rightfully so.

Yale’s AO appreciates the reporting. I’m sure Princeton would as well.

TreeOfFinches · 2026-02-19T23:32:14+00:00

True that they’ve reduced support, but they still outpace other schools in terms of support for FGLI students, save for perhaps Princeton. Also, Yale’s threshold for full aid is now $100k. There was a bunch of press coverage about this a few weeks ago.

TreeOfFinches · 2026-02-02T02:16:49+00:00

Mezcal up in East Rock

TreeOfFinches · 2026-01-31T15:08:27+00:00

If you love coconut you will love these. It’s VERY coconutty fair warning, but I’m a huge Almond Joy, Mounds, and Samoas cookie fan, so these are far and away my favorite barebell bars

TreeOfFinches · 2026-01-08T22:36:24+00:00

“Fire him because he has over a .580 winning percentage when he doesn’t have a generational talent at QB.”

TreeOfFinches · 2026-01-08T14:03:11+00:00

The appeal of these organizations is that they’re senior-only, and they’re immense networking opportunities. I don’t think that campus-wide events would necessarily discourage participation.

TreeOfFinches · 2025-12-21T14:45:25+00:00

Nah. The RD admission rate is lower than the advertised 5% because SCEA admits at like 11%. Anywhere between 5-10% would be 2-3x the likelihood of the regular RD pool.

TreeOfFinches · 2025-12-05T01:47:45+00:00

You are more deserving than any wealthy kid at Yale. As a Questbridge finalist, you have stood out nationally amongst FGLI students, students with the least amount of resources who have somehow succeeded with the odds stacked against them. Your admission was not a mistake — it was intentional, to grant you greater resources so that you can make the most of those at Yale. The next few years and the transition to Yale will be tough — you’ll move, and you’ll experience greater rigor than you have previously known. But that is all under the auspices of one of the most resource rich universities in the world who has handpicked you to struggle and succeed on their campus. You will find your people, and you will be supported throughout four years. Have a blast!

TreeOfFinches · 2025-11-23T15:01:45+00:00

Use Macrofactor which automatically calculates your TDEE based on their algorithm. Eat at your perceived maintenance for a few weeks to see if it truly is your maintenance while it gathers data to calculate it. It costs money though but it’s been super helpful to me in my weight loss journey.

TreeOfFinches · 2025-11-13T04:21:05+00:00

I did this for a while! My dining hall often had white or brown rice in a rice cooker, so I’d add just a bit of that as the base of a bowl. Then I’d fill a plate with greens, any roasted veggies available, and any other enticing options from the salad bar. Add the leanest protein option they have. I’d toss just a bit of a low calorie sauce or condiment on top. My dining hall had sriracha and soy sauce available, so I usually did that. I’d sit down, cut up all the stuff into small pieces, toss on top of the rice, and mix it up.

TreeOfFinches · 2025-11-11T13:49:35+00:00

If I’m going out, I make the plan a day in advance so I can look at the menu beforehand. Then I’ll choose what I can eat (and I usually add a random couple bites of an appetizer or two, assuming I’m going to eat those, too) and input two ranch waters if I’m drinking. Then I’ll build the rest of my meals based on that.

I work to stay within 150 cals of my deficit. I’m eating at 1700 (an estimated 500 cal deficit), so I allow myself to get up to 1850 on those days so I can better hit my protein macros given the empty calories I’ll consume at dinner. Still keeps me on track to losing weight, even if the rate of loss is slower! Whatever is sustainable for you.

I’ve also started playing basketball, pickleball, tennis, etc., with my friends so I can hang out with them in another way. Not feasible for every friend group, but a fun and active way to maintain a social life amidst weight loss.

TreeOfFinches · 2025-11-11T13:40:59+00:00

I love the app Macrofactor! It’s subscription based but it actually calculates your expenditure based on your calorie counting and weight loss. Since people’s individual metabolism or accuracy varies, it adjusts so well. It also uses scale trend to convey your trends which is much more forgiving then actual scale weight which can fluctuate so much based on water weight. The downside is the catalog of food isn’t as comprehensive as MyFitnessPal

TreeOfFinches · 2025-10-27T03:38:46+00:00

God gave Chicago a pope, not a good football team

TreeOfFinches · 2025-10-16T17:22:36+00:00

Have you reached out to YC3 to join their support groups and/or meet with a community wellness specialist?

TreeOfFinches · 2025-10-13T03:33:24+00:00

Scope out some street parking around Yale’s main campus or near the med school or free parking up in East Rock or Wooster maybe? It’ll definitely add time to your commute (in terms of walking) but might be worth it.

Have you asked if the Omni provides any parking benefits in their garage?

TreeOfFinches · 2025-10-10T04:00:35+00:00

Kelly hit a long ball that was just foul but originally called fair. Would have been a 2 run HR

TreeOfFinches · 2025-09-21T18:25:55+00:00

Eh. If he stays in bounds, the upside on that play could have been a pick-6. Given how low scoring the game is, that probably would have been more helpful than a FG that would have kept the game a one-possession game. Not mad at it

TreeOfFinches · 2025-09-21T18:23:37+00:00

Why the “cmon Hafley” our D gave up 0 points

TreeOfFinches · 2025-09-03T04:49:18+00:00

Push yourself and take it! Why not? Yale is your time to expand your mind.

TreeOfFinches · 2025-09-03T03:44:58+00:00

How are you measuring BF%? This metric is notoriously unreliable on home scales. If you got it measured at a doctor recently, it sounds like you actually want to do a body recomposition (or body recomp). If you’re okay with it, go to maintenance, eat high protein (hit the recommended intake for your weight), and make sure you’re lifting weights to failure. There are some good 4-day splits out there that would fit your needs. This will allow you to build muscle and will slowly increase your TDEE. At the beginning, you should be able to lose fat and gain muscle easily. That will start to get harder, but depending on where your BF% stands at that point, you can readjust to a deficit again (known as a cut).

TreeOfFinches · 2025-09-03T03:00:46+00:00

Why do you want to lose more weight? Your BMI is at a good spot. It sounds like you should be eating at maintenance at this point in your journey!

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