Is it possible for your average good student to get into Harvard?
Like is it possible for someone who hasn't won an international competition or started a business to get in? I'm a good student: 4.9 GPA, 1500 SAT but I have a feeling that I have no chance of getting...
View ArticleSubmitting October 28/November 2 ACT/SAT Scores to Harvard SCEA?
Hi, I was reading Harvard's policies on submitting test scores for if one is applying Early Action, and it says the following: "If you are applying Early Action, we would like your testing results by...
View ArticleSibling Legacy?
Hello. I'm a senior in high school, and my brother is a senior at Harvard. Does anyone know if sibling legacy actually exists/helps? I'm applying REA in an effort to maximize my chances.
View ArticleChance Me- Harvard REA 2024
Hi everyone! I posted this before in August and didn't get much feedback and I have a few updates in this. I'm applying to Harvard REA for the class of 2024 . I would appreciate it if any of you could...
View ArticleMelanin & DNA Matter @ Harvard
“A white student who is near the bottom of the pack academically, but has legacy status, has roughly the same chance of getting in than a typical Asian applicant in the top tenth (see chart).”...
View ArticleInfo Session and Tour schedule?
Does anyone know the typical info session/tour schedule during the fall school session? We’re trying to plan a visit around a competition at MIT (flights, hotel, etc) but the schedule on the web site...
View ArticleChance me please! Are my ECs good enough for REA?
Hi all, The deadline is fast approaching, but I still am unsure if I should bother submitting REA. Any feedback would be much appreciated! Applying for Biochem and Econ in order to enter the biotech...
View ArticleSpecial Question For International Students
In the Harvard academics section in the Common App, there is an 'optional' question for international applicants: "What specific plan do you have, if any, for using the education you hope to receive?...
View ArticleIf you submitted you application on Common App, but then added another rec...
If you submitted an application by Common App to a college and the college downloaded my application, but then I had another recommendation submitted to Common App. Will Common App send this new rec to...
View ArticleHarvard REA and website
I am planning on applying to Harvard REA. Since it is my dream school, I naturally want to increase my admission chances. I am very keen on STEM and would love to major in anything pertaining to...
View ArticleHow do I decide what supplemental information should be uploaded for Harvard...
I am having a hard time deciding what supplemental information should be uploaded to Harvard? (1) I learned some difficult languages on my own - should I submit writing samples to prove it? (2) I...
View ArticleHarvard Spring Admit?
Anyone know if Harvard has spring admits for first time freshman? Just ran into an old friend whose D started at state university in September. Friend was excited to share that a few weeks ago, D...
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View ArticleSame profile as other accepted students - does this hurt my chances?!
I’m applying to Harvard, where two kids from my school have gotten in in previous years. Notably, we’ve all been engaged in activism, interested in going into government and law, and president of the...
View ArticleOther Recommender
Just submitted my Harvard app (REA). Fingers-crossed. I'm getting an additional rec letter from a fellow church parishioner. He and I are wondering if he can tailor his letter specifically for Harvard...
View ArticleEA Interview?
Just recently applied to Harvard REA. What is the deal with the interviews for REA applicants? Will an alumni reach out to me soon? What do I have to do on my part?
View ArticleChance me Harvard 2024 REA and UMICH EA
Hey guys! I would appreciate your thoughts on my chances for Harvard Class of 2024 REA and UMICH EA admissions. How do you think my stats and EC will stack up? Demographics: Asian Female, attends...
View ArticleWhat academic program at Harvard interests you?
On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how definite do you consider your academic plans to be?* On a scale of 1 (absolutely certain) to 5 (very likely to change), how...
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