What Harvard Wants

What Harvard wants in a college applicant is pretty simple really. They want what any good college would want in a student and in a student body. Harvard wants excellence:

Students arrive with a remarkable diversity of interests. They are scholars, community volunteers, journalists, artists, athletes, actors, musicians, and enthusiasts of many other kinds. What all Harvard students have in common is intellectual curiosity and energy. Harvard values excellence and diversity in the talents and aspirations of its students, and in the resources and opportunities the College offers them.

Ask yourself: How do you stand out? How would you contribute to the general wealth of knowledge and talent at such an institution? Having a good answer can only help guide your story as you apply.

Will You Get In Harvard?

The question is tough to ask one's self, but it must be asked:

Will You Get In Harvard?

The answer is not always so easy. First, it depends on what type of applicant you are. Second, it depends on how hard you worked at achieving your full potential. Third, it depends on how much competition there is that year for your applicant type.

At the end of the day, it is a matter of odds. Whatever your odds are though, if you worked hard and have a good chance of admissions, things will work out for you. If you are accepted, congratulations! But even if you are not, most applicants rejected from Harvard will make excellent students at most other prestigious institutions. As long as you do not put all your eggs in one (Harvard) basket, you will do just fine.

And remember, there's always that waiting list... and transfers...

Welcome to Getting Into Harvard

Welcome to Getting Into Harvard! The aim of this blog is to provide simple advice on how to get into Harvard University for college. The blog will detail different types of applicants, what one needs to do through high school to prepare for college, and how the application process works.



Harvard Applicants

The blog will describe different types of applicants, and how each type can best prepare their applications.

Harvard Application

The University uses the Common Application, but there are still many ways to make yours stand out.

Harvard Experience

So you're interested in being an undergraduate at Harvard University? The posts will cover a little bit about what to expect once you get in.

Good luck!