I have legacy status at Harvard. Does it improve my chances?
I'm an international student. Also, is legacy specific to a college within Harvard? Would it make much of a difference applying EA or RD? Thanks.
View ArticleVisual Arts at Harvard
Long time lurker, made an account to ask this. I've been scouring the internet for anything, but I can't seem to find anything regarding Harvard's visual arts department. By visual arts I mean...
View ArticleWork at Harvard
In work-study programs, how much do students earn per hour. Additionally, are there any other more lucrative positions on campus at Harvard and other Ivy League schools?
View ArticleIs my supplemental essay too redundant?
The main things that stand out about me on my common app are my community service and my skill at languages. I have two test scores and two honors about languages, I'm bilingual, and I took two foreign...
View ArticleCollege app and FA. Help!
Hello, I'm a 20 year old (pretty late, I know) who is planning to apply EA to Harvard next year. Would it be a disadvantage if I applied for FA? This is the first question that comes to my mind since...
View ArticleWhat to do if Extracurriculars Aren't the Strongest
I'm applying to Harvard SCEA this fall. I have a 2300 SAT, 35 ACT, 4.0 GPA, 3 800's on subject tests (Math II, Physics, and World History) and ~10 AP classes with four 5's, one 4, and a 3 which is in...
View Articlenigerian dreaming of studying at harvard college
Hi,guys...i am new to college confidential and am also an international student entering 11th grade this fall. i aspire to attend harvard college in 2017..can someone give me advice
View ArticleSchool Quotas?
Does Harvard have limits on the number of people they will take from the same school? I know they like to compare applicants from the same school to each other, but does that mean in a given...
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 ArticleDo the letters from school counselor, teachers and mentors/supervisor/boss...
in making a decision? Harvard looks for a human being not a test machine. Is this naive or reality?
View ArticleOn-Campus Interview, and Alumni?
I did a harvard on-campus interview back in june, but now I wonder.. will I be getting a call for an alumni interview after sending in my application? If so, how will the on-campus interview be viewed?
View ArticleWhen should the test scores be submitted for someone applying SCEA?
I am applying to Harvard during the early round, but I am confused about when the admissions office needs to receive my test scores, and the website is no help. The websites states "Early Action...
View ArticleForeign Language Requirement
Hello, Im a sophmore in high school, and I'm taking chinese AP this year after i took chinese 5 in freshman year i took chinese 2 and 3 in middle school. i don't really want to the next level of...
View ArticleIs it worth trying to go further in the National Merit Competition?
I'm a National Merit Semifinalist, and I was wondering whether trying to get further in the competition (i.e. applying to become a Finalist or a scholarship-winner) would be impressive to Harvard's...
View Articleharvard on campus interview
Has anyone had an interview with Harvard admission officer on campus? Any suggestion on preparing for the interview? Thanks!
View ArticleWorth it to REA Harvard?
Hello all, I am considering between REA Harvard and ED Wharton. I'm leaning ED to Wharton, but i want to kno if i have any shot at REA at H since if i rlly dont i probs won't do it due to the large ed...
View ArticleAttaching a picture to my harvard essay?
Hello! So it may seem kinda strange, but I'm writing my essay about how I lost weight so I thought it would be a good idea if I attach a before and after picture to the document; however, I've never...
View ArticleSending two essays in the optional supplement?
Hello, I'm an SCEA applicant to Harvard. I know that this might sound stupid, but I was wondering whether it is okay to submit two supplementary essays or not? I wrote one on how my love for gaming...
View ArticleCrazy idea?
So, i was THRILLED to get into Harvard SCEA last October. I decided to take a gap year in Africa that i'm enjoying immensely. Two of my best friends from high school also got in and I communicate with...
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