Why it worked
The video taps into the relatable experience of students checking their grades, particularly in challenging academic environments like MIT. The creator's candid reactions and the clear presentation of grades make it engaging and shareable content within the student community.
Summary
A student shares their midterm grades for four different MIT courses: Deep Learning, Managerial Finance, Statistics, and Finance & Society. They express satisfaction with their grades in Statistics and Finance & Society, while feeling neutral about Deep Learning and accepting of their grade in Finance & Society despite cramming for it.