VISITAS 2017
I'm starting this thread for discussion related to Harvard's Admitted Student Weekend (Visitas) for April 2017. If any current or past Harvard students/faculty/parents have tips/info to help the...
View ArticleBoston Latin School Subpoenaed in Admissions Lawsuit
"Boston Latin School, a prestigious public high school, requested to stay out of a lawsuit accusing Harvard of discriminating against Asian Americans in its admissions processes after the plaintiff of...
View ArticleHarvard Extension School Reputation
I've recently started looking into getting a graduate certificate in American Studies/American Literature and I like the idea of Harvard Extension School's program....
View ArticleCHANCE ME FOR HARVARD 2022 SCEA!! REACH SCHOOL
Hi guys, This is my extreme reach school. I know I am not exactly qualified, but I wanted input to see if its even considered an option to apply here?!?! I don't think so, but let me know. GPA- 4.2...
View ArticleVisiting Student Harvard or Columbia and courses?
Hi guys, I am a student from Germany and will spent my next fall semester studying in the US. I applied at the Columbia University and Harvard University as an visiting student and recently I received...
View ArticleWill I be rescinded?
I was accepted RD, but my grades might not be the greatest due to slacking on work. English - B Government - B Choir - A Theatre - B And what are the general guidelines to avoid being rescinded? I'm...
View ArticleCould I use the Harvard Law Library as an asset to my undergraduate research...
I am a junior with a 4.0 GPA. I'm conducting a summer research project with my mentor who is a Yale Law graduate. My major is business and our research topic will pertain to the legal environment of...
View ArticleAny Irish people in undergrad?
Hello College Confidential! I am currently 16 years old, and it's my dream to go to Harvard and study economics. It's just that in Ireland, we don't have a GPA, or anything similar:in order to get into...
View ArticleSAT 1450 - Harvard Chance
Hi all, I wasn't sure where to post my question, so I decided to post it here (It seems relevant). I took SAT this march and Received 650 verbal and 800 math, 6/6/5 essay. I want to pursue (double...
View ArticleHarvard Class of 2021 Regular Decision Results ONLY
Haven't seen a decisions thread for this with decisions coming out a month from now so here is the official thread for Harvard class of 2021 Regular Decision applicants. Harvard will announce their...
View ArticleEstimated Cost of Attendance?
When I look up the cost for attending 1 year, Google gives me a figure of around 63k per year. Is this accurate? Because I got a bit more than that in financial aid and I'm honestly not sure why I got...
View ArticleHarvard
ANyone got into harvard this year? Can you guys describe what exactly helped you get in? Scores, activities, essays, etc....
View ArticleHarvard Admission Rate English Major
I've heard that it is harder to get into Harvard if you're applying for Engineering so I was wondering if there's a chance it would be easier if I'm applying for an English Major? Also, do you think...
View ArticleDo guys think by doing a research internship and being a USABO finalist, I...
Do guys think by doing a research internship and being a USABO finalist, I can get into Harvard? Is that enough prestige along with average gpa and scores?
View ArticleHarvard Parent Thread
I thought it would be good to have a parents thread. Any questions/comments/concerns related to parents.
View ArticleHarvard vs. UPenn
Hi, I was recently admitted to Harvard and UPenn (and Duke and Dartmouth, but these two are the front-runners), and I'm unsure of what to choose. I'm looking to party in college--or at least have a...
View ArticleWhat does Harvard and other top colleges look for in their incoming applicants?
Time and time again I've seen your typical 4.0/36 kid with a list of ECs beyond comprehension. An everyday person might think that they are very well accomplished and will be successful in the future...
View ArticleHarvard Class of 2021 RD Thread
Hey fellow Harvard applicants! I flipped through the past couple of pages and couldn't find a thread for us RD applicants, so I decided to start one! Remember this is NOT a chance thread. This is...
View ArticleCHANCE ME FOR HARVARD 2022 SCEA!! REACH SCHOOL
Hi guys, This is my extreme reach school. I know I am not exactly qualified, but I wanted input to see if its even considered an option to apply here?!?! I don't think so, but let me know. GPA- 4.2...
View ArticleThree More Top High Schools Subpoenaed in Admissions Lawsuit
"An anti-affirmative action group seeking insight into Harvard’s undergraduate admissions processes has subpoenaed three more competitive high schools—in addition to Boston Latin School—in its ongoing...
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