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Can I get into Harvard with my grades?

I am currently a senior in high school, and I'm wondering if I'm good enough to get into Harvard. I didn't do so well in freshman year: My GPA was 3.15 the first semester, and I got a D in Spanish and...

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Am I on the right track???

I'm only a junior but I want to know if I am on the right track!! SAT I (breakdown): (Haven't taken) ACT (breakdown): (Haven't taken) SAT II: Bio M 760 Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0 Weighted GPA:...

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Does Harvard accept Reading score range between 500-600 ?

College Board Statistics Harvard College Total applicants 37,307 Admitted 2,080 Enrolled 1,660 It mentioned there are 3% of students who admitted with SAT reading score with the range of 500-599. It...

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SAT II for SCEA

Harvard's website says that they will accept November scores but should I submit my June SAT IIs just in case even though they're a lot lower than what I expect to get in November. Is it certain that...

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Harvard Acceptees: Did you waive FERPA?

I know that technically FERPA doesn't have any bearing on admissions, but I want to see if there's any correlation or strong representation in one category.

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who is qualified for harvard?

i always hear statistics saying "at harvard, even though 25% (or 60, or 80, or 15, idk) of students are qualified, we only accept 5%" so what does qualified mean? am i qualified if i have a certain...

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Harvard Early Action

Hello, I am planning to apply EA to Harvard. I was just assuming the deadline for application is Nov 1st. However looking at website deadline seem to mean 15 oct. Does anyone know what is actual...

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Harvard and class rank

Looking through Harvard's common data set, I noticed that they do not consider class rank. To what degree is this true? Do they just completely disregard it all-together, even if it's on my transcript?...

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Please Chance Me!

First of all, thank you for reading this post. I'm trying to do my best but I really need your advices. In order to make it easier, I will list everything out in bullet points. So here we go: 1....

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Harvard raids rival Columbia for new endowment chief

"Harvard University said Thursday that it recruited a veteran investment manager from rival Columbia University to take over its struggling endowment. The Cambridge school named N.P. “Narv” Narvekar...

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Importance of AP, SAT/ACT Writing, and Subject Tests?

7 years ago, in an interview with the New York Times, Fitzsimmons said "We have found that the best predictors at Harvard are Advanced Placement tests and International Baccalaureate Exams, closely...

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Are my chances ruined?

Long story short, I did something in 9th grade that I truly regret. (Academic Integrity wise). I got an In-School Suspension for it. Fortunately, since I've cleaned up my act, the principal stated that...

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***Discussion for Harvard 2022 Applicants***

A little early, but I wanted to see who would answer this :)! What other schools are y'all applying for?

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Am I Qualified for Harvard Pre-Med

Hello, Harvard is one of my top choice schools (I am looking to major in Biology and follow the pre-med track). These are my current stats so far. I haven't taken the ACT yet so I don't have any scores...

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Letter of Recommendations--is this too much?

Hey guys, so I'm applying EA to Harvard. Over the summer, I worked for a congresswoman and I gained a solid letter of recommendation from the office I worked in. I also did research at a Peace and...

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Question about arts supplement for transfer application

I am sending a transfer application to Harvard for next year and had a question about their arts supplement option. I have never had formal instruction (meaning that I don't really know how to do...

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Harvard dining hall workers could strike, so students are hoarding food like...

"Inside the dining halls at Harvard University, the students are prepping in apocalyptic fashion. Backpacks are stuffed with apples and plates are stacked with brownies. Smuggled-in Tupperware bowls,...

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Should I drop Calculus C Senior Year?

Hi, I am currently enrolled in Calculus C, and I am struggling a lot with this class. I am applying ED to a very selective school, and I don't want them to see a C on my first quarter grades. Please...

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REA Harvard vs ED Wharton

Hello All, My daughter is confused on what to do? REA Harvard or ED Wharton. Below is her profile and any advise would be greatly appreciated. GPA: 4.0/4.0, 4.7/5.0 SAT: 1580/1600 ACT:35/36 SAT...

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Harvard EA?

I am considering applying to Harvard EA, but to be honest, I am not quite sure if I am the type of student Harvard is looking to admit EA. Does Harvard ever admit a decent number of smart involved...

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