questions about harvard
I really want to get into harvard . i made a book and i was asking if i could show you my first chapter if i should improve myself . If you want me to send it to you in private it's ok .And please tell...
View ArticleHow are my chances?
Hello, I'm a high school senior(this year I'll be) and I'm looking forward to put Harvard on the top of my list. first of all, I'm an international, I come from Egypt and I have never been to the...
View ArticleBaseball commitment and STEM majors at Harvard / Ivy D1
An HU baseball coach expressed interest at a recruiting showcase. My S is excited by the propsect, but I had advised him to only consider D3 due to a somewhat lower practice/travel time commitment. I...
View ArticleDifferential Equations as a senior
Hello I am currently an incoming high school sophomore taking AP calculus AB. I am currently one of the only(if there are any others) students taking this class as a sophomore and I am in a very...
View ArticleHow Does Harvard Define an International Student?
What constitutes an international student during the application stage in Harvard's eyes? I apologise in advance if this is an idiotic question, but I haven't been able to find a clear answer online,...
View ArticleHow has CC changed your admissions process? Documentary Film
I am a filmmaker working on a documentary on how College Confidential is affecting the admissions process for students, parents, and admissions professionals. We have interviewed senior counselor Sally...
View ArticleWhat decisions can one get in the SCEA?
If one would get a decision, would it be only acceptance/rejection or could there also be a deferral?
View ArticleShould I even bother applying to Harvard or Yale?
Sorry, I know these threads are super annoying but I'm just getting really depressed by seeing people with much better stats than me and want to know if I should even expend the energy. White male Born...
View ArticleMoved: How hard is it to get into the Kennedy School at Harvard?
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View ArticleHow is a B+ received?
Was violently ill, well-past the withdraw date, and am now stuck with a B+ in a (non-major related) class. If my overall GPA is still good, is transfer to highly selective universities (e.g. Harvard)...
View ArticleTypical schedule for Freshman Parents Weekend in Harvard
What is the typical schedule looks like? The schedule is not published yet and I'd like to book flights and hotel now. Thanks!
View ArticleCommon App Activities List too little
I am planning on applying to the "Veritas" via/ early action. In the meantime, I encountered a problem. I have made a very broad list of my extracurriculars/internships/comm. service etc. stuff . This...
View ArticleHow important is my family background and the high school that I attend?
Here's a little background information on me: My mom went to Eastern Michigan for one year, decided that college wasn't for her, and didn't return the next year. My dad never went to a college. I go to...
View ArticleDoes Applying SCEA Give You an Advantage?
I was just wondering since the SCEA acceptance rate for Harvard (and most of the other schools with SCEA) is much greater than that for RD. Is admissions more lenient? Is it better for certain people...
View ArticleHarvard Transfer Fall 2015
Who's on the bandwagon? I know I won't make it but writing the apps made me more and more inclined to think I might have a teeny tiny bit of a chance...
View ArticleEssays too quirky?
I'm currently working on my essays and I'm starting to think that they might be a little too tongue-in-cheek and weird...generally speaking, does anyone know how H admissions officers feel about...
View ArticleIs Harvard a good fit for engineering students?
Their liberal arts programs are obviously very prestigious and top-notch, but what about engineering? I'd like to major in chemical engineering as an undergrad.
View ArticleMusic Supplement Requirements
Does anyone know what the music supplement requirements are for Harvard? I know schools like Yale have posted their requirements (2 contrasting pieces ~10 minutes long), but I can't seem to find...
View ArticleHarvard "Most Stressful College" in College Magazine?
I just saw College Magazine's rankings of the most stressful colleges, and Harvard was number one. Can anyone here comment on this based on your own experiences at Harvard? Do you find yourself...
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