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Has any president graduated from Harvard?

Eight U.S. Presidents graduated from Harvard: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, George W. Bush, and Barack Obama, making it the university with the most presidential alumni, with various degrees including Law, Business, and Arts.
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How many presidents have graduated from Harvard?

For a list of Harvard's presidents, see President of Harvard University. Eight Presidents of the United States have graduated from Harvard University: John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford B. Hayes, John F. Kennedy, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, George W.
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Did Donald Trump graduate from Harvard?

No, Donald Trump did not graduate from Harvard; he graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968 with a bachelor's degree in economics, after starting his college education at Fordham University. His education is at an Ivy League school, but it was Penn, not Harvard. 
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Did Barack Obama get a degree from Harvard?

Yes, Barack Obama graduated from Harvard Law School in 1991, magna cum laude, and was the first African-American president of the prestigious Harvard Law Review before beginning his political career, making him the eighth U.S. president with a Harvard degree. 
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Why did Bill Gates quit Harvard?

In 1975, the MITS Altair 8800 was released based on the Intel 8080 CPU, and Gates and Allen saw the opportunity to start their own computer software company. Gates dropped out of Harvard that same year. His parents were supportive of him after seeing how much he wanted to start his own company.
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Who is the most famous Harvard dropout?

The most famous Harvard dropout is widely considered to be Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, who left in 1975 to build the software giant, becoming a titan of technology and philanthropy, though Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook) and media mogul William Randolph Hearst are also prominent figures who left the university for massive success.
 
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What is the hardest Ivy League to get into?

Harvard is overall the hardest Ivy to get into — with an acceptance rate below 4% over the past four years.
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Who is the most educated president in America?

Woodrow Wilson is widely considered the most formally educated U.S. President, being the only one to earn a Ph.D., which he received from Johns Hopkins University in History and Political Science in 1886. While other presidents like John Quincy Adams, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama had extensive education (J.D. or multiple degrees), Wilson's earned doctorate sets him apart academically.
 
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Did Michelle Obama ever pass a bar exam?

Yes, Michelle Obama did pass the bar exam, but not on her first try; she failed the Illinois bar initially, felt discouraged, but eventually passed on her second attempt after graduating from Harvard Law School and went on to have a successful legal career before becoming First Lady.
 
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Who is the most famous Harvard graduate?

While "most famous" is subjective, Barack Obama, as the 44th U.S. President, is often cited as the most famous Harvard graduate, alongside other highly recognizable names like tech giants Bill Gates (dropout) and Mark Zuckerberg (dropout), actress Natalie Portman, and former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, all representing diverse fields of influence. 
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Does Joe Biden have a degree?

Yes, Joe Biden went to college; he graduated from the University of Delaware with degrees in history and political science, and then earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law. He was a first-generation college student, attending state school for his undergraduate studies before law school. 
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Did Donald Trump get good grades?

In four out of the five years Trump attended NYMA, he made its honor roll, requiring a grade average of eighty-five, though he was not in the highest ten percent of his class; Trump had a grade average of eighty his sophomore year. He earned a class geometry medal for a perfect score.
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Did George W. Bush go to Harvard?

Yes, George W. Bush went to Harvard for graduate school, earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School in 1975, after completing his undergraduate degree at Yale University. He is the only U.S. president to have earned an MBA. 
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What was Barack Obama's LSAT score?

Barack Obama's specific LSAT score has never been officially released, but it's widely believed he scored very highly (likely in the 170s) to gain admission to Harvard Law School, especially given his undergraduate GPA was considered relatively low for Harvard applicants. Experts suggest his score was well above average, probably in the top percentile, possibly placing him in the 94th to 98th percentile range to compensate for his undergraduate record and secure admission.
 
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What ivy has the most presidents?

Harvard University has produced the most Presidents when it comes to their undergraduate school, with 8! That includes John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Theodore Roosevelt, Rutherford B. Hayes, Franklin D.
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What is the average income of a Harvard alumni?

Harvard University — $95,114

Harvard University graduates earned a median salary of $95,114 ten years after enrolling at the Cambridge, Massachusetts university. The annual cost to attend this Ivy League school for students who received federal aid is $19,500.
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Did Joe Biden pass his bar exam?

Yes, Joe Biden passed the bar exam and was admitted to the Delaware bar in 1969, after earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Syracuse University College of Law in 1968, though he graduated in the lower part of his class. 
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Did Hillary Clinton pass the bar exam?

Hillary Clinton took both the Washington DC and Arkansas bar exams. While she passed the Arkansas Bar Exam, she did not pass the bar exam in Washington DC. That did not stop her, though! She went on to practice in the intellectual property field in Arkansas and has since become a leading political figure.
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Did Kim Kardashian pass the bar exam to be a lawyer?

No, Kim Kardashian did not pass the California Bar Exam in her most recent attempt (July 2025), though she shared that she came very close and vowed to keep studying, sharing her disappointment and determination to pass in future attempts on her show and social media, as revealed in late 2025. She stated she's "not a lawyer yet" but is dedicated to her law journey, viewing the setback as motivation, per reports from November 2025.
 
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Did Trump ever graduate from college?

Yes, Donald Trump graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1968, earning a Bachelor of Science in economics; he transferred there after starting at Fordham University and completed his degree, though he did not graduate with honors. 
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Who has been the worst president in history?

There's no single "worst president," as historians and polls often rank leaders differently, but James Buchanan, for his inaction before the Civil War, and Andrew Johnson, for hindering Reconstruction and civil rights, are consistently near the bottom, with Warren G. Harding (scandals) and Donald Trump (norms) also frequently cited for different reasons in recent surveys, showing how evaluations change over time and focus. 
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What is the #1 educated state?

There isn't one single #1 state for education, as rankings vary by focus (K-12 vs. Higher Ed) and source, but Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Florida consistently rank at the top, with Massachusetts leading K-12, New Jersey overall (K-12 & Higher Ed), and Florida for higher education affordability/completion.
 
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What are the 63 hidden Ivies?

The 63 Hidden Ivies are a list of highly selective, prestigious liberal arts colleges and universities outside the traditional Ivy League, identified by educational consultants Howard and Matthew Greene for offering an Ivy-level education with strong academics, resources, and reputation, including schools like Amherst, Williams, Swarthmore, Pomona, Duke, University of Chicago, and Johns Hopkins. They are grouped by region (Northeast, South, Midwest, West) and chosen for their exceptional resources, faculty, and vibrant campus life, making them excellent alternatives to the Ivies. 
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What's harder to get into, Brown or Cornell?

If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then Brown University is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.
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