Online student, chance me for Harvard
Since I don't often see online schoolers posting, or at least they don't mention that aspect, in the Harvard admissions thread, I thought I would see how my academics are perceived in light of such by...
View ArticleWill Harvard cancel my admission?
I just got into Harvard SCEA, but have got some classmates, who have threatened me to write to the university pretending to be the principal of another school. They have been blackmailing me about...
View ArticleDoes anyone know how much essays matter to Harvard?
OK, I know of course essays will matter to some extent for Harvard just like for every other top school and that the CDS says "Considered." What I'm really wondering is whether anyone has personal or...
View Article'A Second Freshman Year': Harvard’s Transfer Students
"Though the University has various support systems in place, transfer students say that, often, it is up to them to fully integrate into life at the College." ......
View ArticleMid-year report question
I recently had all of my mid-year reports sent out through Parchment (my second semester doesn't end until mid-January and I applied through the Coalition, checked the box to send mid-year reports...
View ArticleHarvard University Class of 2022 SCEA Results
SCEA results come out on 12/12 at 5pm ET. Cross your fingers and get ready! Put your result, stats, ECs, etc. here to help future applicants. Use this format: PLEASE REPLACE THE [* BELOW WITH JUST [...
View ArticleSummer school.
I was planning on attending the 2 week Harvard Summer School. Is it worth it/ will it come in handy during admissions at colleges. Anyway I was already planning to go I just wanted to know if it had...
View ArticleWhat should I be doing for my last year and a half in high school?
I'm currently a junior attending a decent-sized public school in the DFW Area in North Texas, and I have very little knowledge on what I should be doing in order to get colleges like Harvard to...
View ArticleQuestions about Harvard's Social Scene
Hi everyone, I was just wondering if anyone can comment on the social scene at Harvard. Often times the university is portrayed as a pressure cooker with the intensity of the academics and all of the...
View ArticleWill bad SAT Subject Test scores kill my chances?
So I screwed up on my SAT subject tests and now that there is no January SAT, I don't have another shot. Harvard's website says: "While we normally require two SAT Subject Tests, you may apply without...
View ArticleHarvard University Class of 2022 SCEA Applicants Thread
Hey everyone! Considering there are threads for Columbia, Stanford and Dartmouth Class of 2022, I just decided to start one for Harvard :) I can't wait to meet anyone who will also be applying to...
View ArticleWhat make Harvard special?
Hey CC. I understand that Harvard is an excellent academic institution, but what sets it apart from others? Is it just the clout that accompanies attending, or is there really a meaningful gain from...
View ArticleWhat makes Harvard special?
My kid has applied and people have commented, "Why in the world did you apply there?!". Are we missing something? Why wouldn't you choose Harvard? What do you love about Harvard?
View ArticleHarvard Interview Questions
Is it normal to get questions like "SAT score?" and "GPA" during the interview? It feels a tiny bit impersonal.
View ArticleAlternate for Visitas?
Hey everyone! I was glad to be admitted SCEA to the class of 2022! However, a conflicting event has now rendered me unable to attend Visitas. Thus, as I am currently planning a visit, I was wondering...
View ArticleHow much do interviews matter?
I had a really, really great interview. My interviewer was tickled by me and said multiple times that I'm "exactly what Harvard is looking for." Just wondering how much this plays into admissions? I...
View ArticleHarvard swimming junior day question
How good was junior day for your student in getting to know the Harvard coaches and swim team and having your child noticed specifically? How many athletes normally attend a junior day?
View ArticleHarvard students, what Extra Curricular made your application stand out?
Other than athletics, what did you do during the summer and school year?
View ArticleHarvard has a new President
yay, got a new email https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2018/02/harvard-names-lawrence-s-bacow-as-29th-president/
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