Getting into Harvard??

Question

I have a 4.0 gpa and by the time i graduate i will have taken 3-4 AP classes. so far i have gotten 5's on all of them. i do community service on sundays. i am involved in some clubs and two leadership positions at a private school and help write for the yearbook and newspaper. i have also had some work experience. i also play sports year round. what can i do to increase my chances for getting into harvard?

Answer 1

You are obviously in a strong position; the only things missing are your application essay and your SAT score. What makes it really hard to predict whether you will get in, however, because once you have met the basic requirements, it comes down to their efforts to put together a diverse class. You stand a better chance of getting in if you come from a state from which very few students apply to Harvard, if you have an unusual major, or if you are in some other way unique among their applicants. Unfortunately, you can never predict who else will apply the year you do. At any rate, you should do well, and if not Harvard, there are other excellent schools who would be glad to have you.h

Answer 2

3-4 AP classes sounds like very little.. but colleges will probably look at the number of AP classes offered at your school, so that you will not be at a disadvantage.

no one can really tell you if you will get in or not.. many people who are straight A students, have done an extraordinary amount of community service and devoted to activities, 2400 on SAT, etc, do not get in..

but i can tell you that Harvard does factor in race into admissions, unfortunately, or luckily, for some people.

everything looks good so far, just continue working hard, i guess.

Answer 3

Harvard only accepts 9% of its applicants.

You do know you need two interviews, right?
And two letters of recommendation?

Good luck, hun. Haha.

Answer 4

Take a deep breath and try to relax a little.