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YouTuber finds niche as college admissions mentor

MIT Technology ReviewTuesday, August 25, 2026 at 9:00 PM

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As a first-generation student from a small town, Gohar Khan ’21 had to navigate the college admissions process largely on his own. He founded his YouTube channel, Gohar’s Guide, to make things easier for other young people.

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Technology
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Why it matters
Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow. As a first-generation student from a small town, Gohar Khan ’21 had to navigate the college admissions process largely on his own. He founded his YouTube channel, Gohar’s Guide, to make things easier for other young people. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Technology.
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As a first-generation student from a small town, Gohar Khan ’21 had to navigate the college admissions process largely on his own. He founded his YouTube channel, Gohar’s Guide, to make things easier for other young people.

Why it matters

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

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  1. MIT Technology Review published: YouTuber finds niche as college admissions mentor

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