Harvard Parent Thread
I thought it would be good to have a parents thread. Any questions/comments/concerns related to parents.
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 ArticleCan I get in with a really strong essay and art?
Hi everyone I am a rising Senior. I live in Tokyo, Japan, but my passport is USA so I am considered a domestic applicant. However, I go to school in Japan. So here is my situation. Harvard is my dream...
View ArticleValedictorian pattern at Harvard
The past 4 valedictorians at my school have been accepted to Harvard. None of their extracurriculars have been THAT outstanding, but they all have had amazing grades and standardized test scores. Is...
View ArticleHarvard to Bar Members of All-Male Clubs From Leading Groups
"Students who join Harvard's male-only social clubs won't be able to serve as sports captains or leaders of other campus groups starting in fall 2017. The new policy, announced Friday by Harvard's...
View ArticleHarvard Common App Question
One of the Harvard Common App questions says the following: Your intellectual life may extend beyond the academic requirements of your particular school. Please use the space below to list additional...
View ArticleIs Harvard possible for me?
I'm an Asian girl with a 3.77 unweighted GPA, 3.88 weighted. 1590 new SAT, 36 ACT, 800 SAT Math 2, 800 SAT Physics, 800 SAT Chem, 800 SAT French. Couple of 5s, 4s and 3s in APs (3 AP classes sophomore...
View ArticleAP exam scores to get into Harvard
My sophomore year I took the World History AP exam and scored a 1 (which I obviously will not submit) and my junior year I took the US History AP exam and scored a 5. My senior year I am taking 3 AP...
View ArticleImmunization Forms
So on my student account, it says I have a "Hold" on my main account - HCOL Immunizations. I guess my high school forgot to send my immunization record to the college. Does this mean I can't attend...
View ArticleHarvard Legacy and Z List Questions
I have heard that being a legacy can help tip an application. If both parents went Harvard undergrad, do you think that counts more or is it the same effect as one parent? I have also heard about z...
View ArticleIs Harvard a magical key and door opener for high paid jobs?
Yesterday, I watched the movie "The Firm" starring Tom Cruise and Gene Hackman. The movie is basically about a young Harvard law school graduate (Tom Cruise) who eventually starts working for a small...
View ArticleShould I even bother applying?
GPA: 90% average of grade 9 - 11, in Canada we have 0-100% scale and I'm in a rather competitive program so this is definitely one of my cons Class Rank: N/A for my school ACT: 34 Subscores: Science...
View ArticleFirst Person From School to Attend
i come from a very small, public school in a rural area that has sent around 5 kids to prestigious schools in its history. i think (id have to double check) that if i attended harvard, i'd be the first...
View ArticleThe Hahvahd Tour (on yelp)
Just fumbled onto these 184 reviews. Might be some insights here. https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-hahvahd-tour-cambridge-2
View ArticleHarvard Class of 2021 Waitlisted Discussion
I was hoping for closure, but all I got were waitlists, so I'd figure I'd start this thread for discussion. Does anyone know how many students Harvard waitlists and their acceptance rate from the...
View ArticleHarvard Summer Session for Undergraduates
Hello everyone, I wonder what Harvard students have to say about the summer session? Do any actual Harvard Alums attend? and what is the profile of the students that attend summer session? I just want...
View ArticleHarvard Dual Music Program
Hi there, I'm planning on applying to Harvard with the dual music program, and I have some questions for y'all: 1. I'm more of a composer than a performer, so is NEC or Berklee better? One of my...
View ArticleDiscussion for Harvard 2022 RD Applicants
A little early, but I wanted to see who would answer this :)! What other schools are y'all applying for?
View ArticleChance me: My dream school: Harvard
Of course, to start off, I know the letter from Harvard will likely be a rejection (or deferred for my SCEA application). But still, I would love to know your opinion on my chances to my dream school:...
View ArticleApply EA with 1490 SAT Score, or retake SAT and apply RD with a 1500 - 1520?
I'm taking the SAT I test in August, but I've done four SAT practice tests so far (from the blue book) and I've been stuck at 1480/1490. I have an 800 US History and 730 Math 2, and I plan on applying...
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