Harvard University?

Question

I have already made an application but i am stupid in Maths. Do i have a chance to be accepted? What can i do? All my grades are perfect except from Maths, which are under the average. Any suggestions? I want to study Phylosophy. What do i need Maths?

Answer 1

Harvard (and other top-tier universities) are looking for students that are well-rounded. Academically speaking, that can mean you can ace the Verbal and get a 500 on the Math section and not get in. Granted, you intend to be a Philo major, so they might give greater consideration to your higher Verbal, but as Fr. Cavanaugh said in Rudy, "those admissions folks are a funny bunch of squirrels". That said, it helps to be well-rounded on the whole, that is, combining academics with leadership in athletics, community service, etc. I was talking with someone from Notre Dame admissions and they said last year they turned down nine 1600s, not to mention 83% of the incoming freshman had earned at least one varsity letter in high school athletics. If this isn't you, well you've already applied so you can't change it, just make sure you've got your bases covered. Good luck.

Answer 2

When you get to the Harvard level, their applicants are good at everything. Harvard rejects kids with a 4.0 GPA all the time. Even though math isn't going to be that important to a Philosophy major, they still place a big emphasis on their kids being well rounded.

Writing ability is important to a Philosophy major. I hope your essay was better written than your question. You've got almost no room for error when talking about a college of Harvard's caliber.

Answer 3

To be accepted in Harvard, you need more than just a 4.0. They look at everything including extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and even your essay.

Good luck!