This isn't for me, but it's for my friends, see they think that if you have all A's you can get into pretty much any college of choice.
We all know they're wrong.
But can you guys tell me what a applicant would need?
i.e. grade, test scores...
Also, is community service neccessary?
If so how many hours over your high school career?
10 points if complete.
2007-09-12 11:53:14 · 4 answers · asked by Tom D. 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Contrary to what others say -- you don't have to be rich to go to Harvard. The tuition is high -- but because of aid, the average tuition paid by students is about $15K.
The typical student admitted to Harvard has an unweighted GPA above 3.8 with a weighted GPA over 4.0. They get the extra points by taking AP classes and honors classes. Almost all of them graduated in the top 10% of their HS classes. They also have 2100+ on their SATs and are active in extracurricular activities.
The quality of their HS is a factor. Anyone meeting these high standards will be considered seriously -- but many qualified students are turned down every year. The good news is that they will all get into some good school.
A killer application essay may be the deciding factor.
Everyone talks about how important extracurricular activities are -- but I doubt if they matter too much. After all, there is really no way that the admissions committes can check the truth of their statements & most people probably pad their activities.
I didn't -- of course.
2007-09-12 12:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Ranto 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I knew a guy that graduated from an award winning high school in 1999 with a 4.6 GPA, 1580 SAT, he was captain of the varsity tennis team, had 100's of hours in community service work, sang in choir, and had several other activities. His family was wealthy enough to afford the tuition on their own, plus he was just a well rounded, nice guy. Easy to talk to and whatnot. He did NOT get into Harvard and was not given a specific reason by the school. What do they want then?
2007-09-12 12:21:37 · answer #2 · answered by Hesher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hard to pinpoint an exact GPA, but GPA and recommendations as well as extracurricular activities, talent, and character are considered more than anything else. Community service is considered but not important at all.
Average SAT scores:
critical reading 690-800
math 700-790
writing 720-780
2007-09-12 13:40:42 · answer #3 · answered by oceano 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A whole lot of money
2007-09-12 12:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by silencetheevil8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋