Chance me for SCEA?
Objective: SAT I (breakdown): 1560 (19 essay) ACT (breakdown): 35 composite SAT II: 800 Chem, 780 Math 2, 750 USH, 750 Bio (not sure if I’ll report the last two, took them sophomore year) Unweighted...
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Hey guys! I just got my SAT Subject Marks and I'm feeling uneasy about one in particular. I'm applying REA to Harvard and I was wondering whether to send the Spanish test. French - 770 (June) German -...
View ArticleChance me at Harvard
Hi All, I'm trying to get a better sense of whether or not I have a chance at Harvard in the SCEA round. GPA: 3.92 AP Classes (score in parenthesis): Compsci (4), Chem (5), Latin (4), Bio (4), Lang...
View ArticleIs a 1550 superscore considered worse than a 1550 in a single sitting?
International student from the UK here. I know my chances are already slim and only around 20 students a year from the UK are admitted. Got 1510 in my SAT in Year 12 (Junior year), 750 EBRW, 760 Math....
View ArticleChance me for Harvard RD?
Objective: SAT I (breakdown): 1470 (probably won't send) ACT (breakdown): 36 composite SAT II: 780 Bio M, 720 Math II (not super proud, considering not even sending them) Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0):...
View ArticleSubject Test question
I know that Harvard no longer requires two subject tests, but I'm wondering which would be better: 1) just send a 780 in math 2 2) send a 780 in math 2 and a 690 in latin Will the 690 hurt me or will...
View Article1490 vs 1500 Harvard SCEA
So I just got back my SAT results and I swore I was going to get a 1500+, as I was scoring higher on all of the practice tests, but I ended up getting a 1490. So I just wanted to know if 1490 vs a 1500...
View ArticleHarvard Application
My daughter is applying to Harvard and is struggling with the essay that requires a list of self directed academic activities, does anyone have advice on whether she should list several academic...
View ArticleWriting an exceptional Harvard Additional Essay
Hi everyone, I’m struggling a little with my Harvard supplemental essay. I wrote an essay on how musicians can make a difference in the political world, especially with easing tensions, bringing people...
View ArticleArts Supplement
I've read several threads from previous years, but I haven't seen any specific evidence of the conditions under which Harvard evaluates arts supplements. "At the discretion of the admissions committee,...
View Articleare my stats even considerable to get into Harvard or any Ivy League or elite...
I messed up really bad freshman year but rebounded sophomore year, I am in the middle of applying to colleges and I realize that I want to go to an ivy league or at least an elite school, but freshman...
View ArticleHigh School Freshman Advice?
H!i I'm a freshman in High School in the chicago area and I would really like to go to Harvard. I know that it is a really difficult accomplishment, which is why I'm making sure to start now and do...
View ArticleThe Stanford of the East.. emulation is the best form of flattery:)
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View ArticleSending Scores
My daughter is applying to Harvard, and she is wondering if she should send both of her scores even though they don't superstore. She has gotten a 33 on the test two times (first time: 35E 30M 35S 31R...
View ArticleSupplemental Materials
Hi! I'm applying EA to Harvard. I wasn't initially planning on uploading any supplemental materials (besides the supplement essay). One of my major excs is a magazine/activist writing/writing in...
View ArticleFaculty Council considering abolishing AB/AM and AB/SM programs
I was reading the Harvard Crimson and the last paragraph of this article (http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2017/10/26/allen-withdraws-sanctions-motion/) caught my attention: "[For a new policy under...
View ArticleStanford is the most Selective University in the US
notice that the title tag on the front page of College Confidential for harvard is wrong and has been wrong for the past 5 years. it is not in fact the "The most selective university in the U.S."...
View ArticleWhich SAT Subject tests to submit SCEA?
Major: Government/Environmental science & public policy Chem: 800 Math 2: 780 Bio M: 750 U.S. History: 750 Was planning on sending first two, but not sure about the last two.
View ArticleSupplementary Materials for Harvard
I am applying to Harvard REA and have submitted my application in which I indicated that I would be interested in sending supplementary materials (an audio recording of piano). 1.) If I choose to not...
View ArticleHarvard Supplement Formatting?!
Hi everyone! I'm just about to submit my SCEA application to Harvard, and I've run into a small problem (as in I thought about it too much and made one myself). I have my Harvard supplement essay ready...
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