Overview

• A section of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology entrance exam from 1869 has gone viral, attracting attention for its perceived simplicity.
• The exam, shared on Reddit, includes basic algebra questions that many users found surprisingly easy by today's standards.
• Commenters noted that while the algebra section seemed straightforward, the full exam also included geometry, arithmetic, English, and calculus sections.
• Some Reddit users expressed confidence in their ability to solve the problems, while others acknowledged they might struggle even today.
• The viral post has prompted discussions about how college admissions standards have evolved over the past 155 years.