Why $30M Teen CEO Gets Rejected From Colleges

Most high schoolers write about extracurriculars.
Zach Yadegari built a tech company with $30 million in revenue.

And still didn’t get into most of the colleges he applied to.

Let that sink in.

Too Bold to Admit?

Yadegari, now 18, launched a successful app that allows users to track their daily calorie intake by snapping photos of their food, built a real team, and generated real money. The kind of hands-on experience most MBA students dream of.

But his results didn’t translate to college admissions. Why?

One theory: He didn’t fit the mold.
Many universities still prize students they believe they can "shape." A teen who already thinks like a CEO might seem too… complete.

Another theory? Zach was blunt.
He openly said he only wanted college for its connections, not the education. Smart business move, but possibly a red flag to admissions officers who want students to contribute, not just capitalize.