On cloudy days "Botanica" is easier to go to college

You want to hit the selection committee? Adjust under pogodu

Lots of obstacles stands in the way of yesterday's students who have decided to study at Harvard or take the brainstorming of MSU! Applicants solely responsible for an internship, write a brilliant essay worthy nominated for a Pulitzer Prize, and along with a pair of patented inventions, that is guaranteed to stand out from the crowd. But one part of the examination process, even the most talented students unable to cope: their thirst for knowledge can stop the weather.



After studying 682 decisions of the selection committee, Professor Uri Simonson from the Wharton Business School in Pennsylvania found: on cloudy days examiners prefer scientific achievements. But when the sun floods the audience, scientists minds put at the head of the table non-academic achievements - such as in sports.

Statistical calculations Simonson furor. It turned out that during the "non-flying" weather nerds chances for admission increased by an average of 12%. It seems entrants St. Petersburg, the most gloomy in the Russian city, it is enough to show a certificate and a wealth of knowledge to arm themselves. A candidate for admission to higher education institutions Kislovodsk and Sochi in case of failure only have to complain about the weather is nice.

via factroom.ru