‘I graduated with C’s and D’s’: Harvard PhD’s reminder that grades don’t define future

Dr. Joel Tan shared his journey from low high school grades to a Harvard PhD. He explained that a university’s belief in his potential changed his entire life. Tan highlighted that talent exists everywhere, but opportunities are not equally distributed. He urged fellow graduates to open doors for others as they were once helped. His message stressed that a single chance can enable individuals to achieve their goals.