Does Harvard call or text accepted students?
Hi, the Harvard Early Decisions are coming up. But to be honest, I was thinking about putting off reading the letter/email for a few days or weeks to avoid the stress. So I was wondering whether...
View ArticleAnyone done biochem or Cell / Molecular bio research at Harvard?
Would like to hear from anyone who has done research at Harvard biochem or cell / molecular departments. I am thinking of approaching from PIs, but would like to gather some inputs.
View ArticleOMG - I got deferred -- now what!
Six-years ago, about this time of year, my daughter was anxiously awaiting her SCEA application result. When the decision finally came down, she was deferred by her first choice school (Yale). This was...
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This discussion was created from comments split from: Harvard Class of 2021 SCEA Applicants Discussion.
View ArticleChances for CS at Harvard
What are my chances with a 1560 SAT ( 800 M) and 800 in Maths Level 2, Physics, and Chemistry. I am applying for India and scores 92% in my ICSE exams (India Standard 10) and 100% in CS. My eleventh...
View Articleinterview at the ivy admissions office by n admisn officer
i was interviewd by an ivy at the admissions office. not a legacy. i have a very good resume, scores etc. I thanked the officer by email. she gave me her card if I had any questions. the interview was...
View ArticleHarvard Accepts 14.5 Percent of Early Applicants to Class of 2021
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2016/12/14/college-admits-2021-early/ The College admitted 938 early applicants to the Class of 2021 Tuesday, representing 14.5 percent of its 6,473 applicants for...
View ArticleWhat will get me rescinded?
I've just been admitted to Harvard SCEA (YAY!) and I have two tests tomorrow. I plan on studying but I don't know if I'll do well. It got me thinking - what can get my acceptance rescinded? Do they...
View ArticleCousin Legacy at Harvard
Hi all! So I'm currently a junior in HS. My cousin brother (1st cousin), who is 8 years older than me went to Harvard. We are really close - he is just as close to me as my brother is. Would legacy...
View ArticleHarvard Class of 2021 Results Only Thread
Creating this post for the Harvard Class of 2021 results expected December 13th, 2016 Please post DECISIONS ONLY on this thread. Use the format below. Please DO NOT post congratulations, or any other...
View ArticleHarvard Parent Thread
I thought it would be good to have a parents thread. Any questions/comments/concerns related to parents.
View ArticleWorth reporting scores
For a school like Harvard, if your SAT IIs aren't 700+ or if your AP scores aren't a 5, is it worth sending them to the school? Assuming your SAT/ACT and GPA fell within the proper amount for Harvard
View ArticleSuspected reason for deferral, how to fix it?
I live in Saudi Arabia, and it is extremely rare to get an interview here (I know 2 other very qualified students who applied and did not get one), yet I got an interview, which I believe is a sign of...
View ArticleSending additional information after deferral
If I want to send something that I believe can be an impressive addition to my application, what would be the approximate latest time I could submit it?
View ArticleHarvard SCEA Class of 2021
Hello Everyone! I plan to apply to Harvard Earl Action since it has always been my dream school (before anyone tries to freak out and warn me that just wanting to go to school for its prestigious name...
View ArticleOptional essay (Topic: how unique? Essay itself: how long?)
Hi everyone, Initially I wasn't going to submit an optional essay but started writing a random essay anyway. It turned out to be an okay one, and I think this 790ish-word essay is a decent reflection...
View ArticleInterview Help!!!!!!!!!!
Okay, so my interview is on Sunday (I found out two days ago), and I am FREAKING out! Does anyone have any interview tips? Any common questions asked? I just don't want to be caught off guard. I have...
View ArticleDear all Harvard forumers, would you like to do a case study of why this kid...
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View ArticleChance me for Harvard RD please?
Hey guys. I am applying RD to Harvard this year and it seemed like a nice time to do a chance me thread! Just got deferred from Princeton, feeling low :/ Objective: SAT I (breakdown): Not reporting ACT...
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