NY Times: Getting Into Harvard Is Hard. Here Are 4 Ways Applicants Get an Edge.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/07/us/getting-into-harvard.html?_ga=2.39529191.570386671.1542157879-1779374496.1542157879
View ArticleHarvard SCEA 2023 International Students Interview
I am aware that Harvard only offers interviews to students residing in countries with limited or no interviewers that have a decent or positive chance of admission. Any folks applying SCEA 2023 to...
View ArticleExtracurriculars and Passion
Disclaimer: I am not bragging or trying to boast, I just want to improve my application How well are my extracurriculars and how well do they convey passion and interest in a single field. Would my...
View ArticleHarvard Summer School (SSP) Courses
I've been looking through threads about Harvard SSP, and it seems as if lots of people are saying that they got low grades (Ds and Fs) in particular courses. Applications haven't started yet for next...
View ArticleHarvard Extension School AML as international student
Hi everyone! I am 25 years old Italian citizen, I already hold a BA in communication from an italian uni, and a MSc in political sciences from the London School of Economics (LSE). I am currently...
View ArticleHarvard Extension School Undergraduate program
I've read all the other forums and got my info off the HES website. I want to know your opinion on students of HES and if my situation is worth putting my time and money. I'm really attracted to the...
View Article52 Reasons You Got Deferred (and what to do about it)!
In previous years, I posted a thread just after SCEA decisions were announced, however in hindsight I think students who were deferred were a bit too depressed to process everything. So, I'm going to...
View ArticleInternational Applying SCEA to Harvard Should I retake Subject Tests?
This discussion was created from comments split from: Harvard University Class of 2023 SCEA Applicants.
View ArticleWhat’s the best thing to do during high school to prepare?
What’s the best way possible to prepare for Harvard or other top tier schools as a sophomore? Any good checklists to have the remaining years of high school? I feel time is running out to make myself...
View ArticleOne Casualty of Harvard Trial May Be Your Kid’s Legacy Admission
"... Those so-called legacy admissions, raised earlier in the case but under intense scrutiny Monday, create a campus dominated by children of the rich, said Richard Kahlenberg, an advocate of a...
View ArticleDoes the academic program of interest matter at all?
Common app asks to pick an academic program of interest, does this matter at all in any way? I heard that they don't make students declare official majors until 2nd year but then why do they ask this?...
View ArticleEngineering at Harvard?
Personally I quite like the idea of having a strong liberal arts background with engineering (one of the main reasons why I'm applying to US colleges for engineering in the first place). But apparently...
View ArticleHarvard AO calling school
Harvard called my guidance counselor and she hasn't been able to get back to them yet. Is this a good thing or no? PS: Please ignore my username, made this account a while ago.
View ArticleHow good do you have to be to be recruited for soccer at HYS?
Soccer is a big passion of mine, and would like to spend the most time on it. My second dream and possible goal if it goes well (other than getting into HYPS) is to play professional soccer if possible...
View ArticleHarvard Chance Me?
My interview was yesterday and it was really good. It lasted about an hour and he said he would write a good review. Hispanic Male, First Generation, Senior Parent education: both did not finish...
View ArticleWhat are my chances at Harvard?
Profile w/stats - I know its very comprehensive. Sorry for annoying you guys. - Black male from germany with both parents born in ethiopia - thus an international student - This semester of junior year...
View ArticleHow many hours do Harvard Undergraduates and Graduates study every day?
Do they study 168 hours a day?
View ArticlePlease Help
Hi, I just wanted to run my stats by you guys to see if you think I have a good shot at getting into Harvard for transfer. I am 16 year old female, and I have over 135 college credits through six...
View ArticleDoes Harvard tend to not like introverts?
I was wondering if Harvard or the other top schools tended to dislike people who were more quiet and more introverted. I’m a very quiet person and consider myself to be an introvert, but I’m still...
View Article