Hi everyone,
I’m struggling a little with my Harvard supplemental essay. I wrote an essay on how musicians can make a difference in the political world, especially with easing tensions, bringing people together from all sides, and raising awareness. The main idea is that music serves as a mutual common ground for most people. I described a jazz composition that made a difference in the civil rights era and also gave some personal examples.
As an (almost) professional jazz pianist and a serious student (especially in the social sciences and humanities), the music and political worlds are both key to my identity, and I plan to peruse both in college and in life in general. I relate this to why the Harvard Berklee Dual Degree program would be the perfect program for me.
My problem is that although I wrote the essay from my heart and I feel passionate about my topic, I am afraid Harvard admissions officers won’t like my topic and get bored reading.
I am a top student (4.0 UW, 35 ACT, jazz piano and research related ECs) and already making connections with the Harvard music department but I feel like my Harvard essay should be standout to have any chance of acceptance.
Let me know what you think, thanks!
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