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2 months ago
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Class Rank & Class Schedule Rigor

How important is class rank for Harvard Admissions? I’ve heard that the school compares your application to other students from your region. Considering that I’m from an underrepresented state, admiss …

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2 months ago
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Advice for 8th graders (International Students)

Hi ! I am currently an 8th-grade student in Canada (I study in a french-speaking school). My school offers IB classes (not AP, or Honors). What should I do to get into Harvard? Thanks in advance!

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3 months ago
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improvement

hi! i’m currently a sophomore in high school with a 3.84 gpa, and i’m wondering what i can do to improve my chances of getting into an ivy league. (aside from just improving my gpa)

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3 months ago
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Grades Help for a Junior

Hi! I’m a junior and I need to know if my grades are competitive enough for Ivies, Rice, UT Austin, Northeastern, Stanford, and MIT. I already have some alright extracurriculars. I co-started a nonpro …

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4 months ago
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Not a chance-me, but are my extracurriculars good for Harvard

I started a little late also my school doesn't have a school counsellor. So any advice would be appreciated. @EliasMiller It would be really helpful if you help!

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5 months ago
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going Test-optional

Is there a disadvantage to applying test-optional as an international student?

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5 months ago
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I have no AP exams and I have applied test optional as an international student. can I make it into Harvard?

This is not a 'Chance Me'. I just want your opinion if these things can compensate for not having an SAT and the APs.

I am an Indian male and I study in accordance with the CBSE curriculum.

My grades ar …

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6 months ago
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The importance of extracurriculars for Anthropology major

I'm currently considering applying for Anthropology major at Harvard. I've got a former Harvard CS professor to write me a recommendation letter. though my grades are decent, I'm lacking extracurricul …

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8 months ago
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Do my chances inflate since I am applying from Puerto Rico

Given that I am applying to Harvard from Puerto Rico, I want to know just how much weight my application will be given in the process. How much does Harvard factor in geographical location and if I st …

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10 months ago
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What are few of the hardest exams i can give in india in std 10th? I am from SSC Maharashtra board.

grade- 3.7 out of 4

going to opt for commerce stream next year

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10 months ago
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Does Harvard consider you a stronger applicant if you choose to include your SAT test scores?

hello, I was wondering if providing your test scores gives you an edge in the admission process. I am currently waiting to retake the sat so I can get a better score but noticed that many universities …

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11 months ago
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Tips on how to get into harvard as an international student please!

hi! I am a 9th grader, but I live in the netherlands. We do not have AP courses I can take, so how can I get into Harvard? My gpa is 3.88.

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11 months ago
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Tips on how to get into harvard as an international student please!

hi! I am a 9th grader, but I live in the netherlands. We do not have AP courses I can take, so how can I get into Harvard? My gpa is 3.88.

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11 months ago
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Tips on how to get into harvard as an international student please!

hi! I am a 9th grader, but I live in the netherlands. We do not have AP courses I can take, so how can I get into Harvard? My gpa is 3.88.

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11 months ago
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Tips on how to get into harvard as an international student please!

hi! I am a 9th grader, but I live in the netherlands. We do not have AP courses I can take, so how can I get into Harvard? My gpa is 3.88.

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11 months ago
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Is it worth it?

As a senior who has currently turned 17 and has decent grades(somewhat), I can say that I am not very satisfied with the materials and subjects I have learned until now. So I am deciding to pursue IB …

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11 months ago
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Should I take AP Art History as a Sophomore?

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11 months ago
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Low extracurricular school

Hi I’m in 9th grade and I want to get into Harvard but I have quite a problem. My school is very limited, it only offers two APs and has very limited extracurricular opportunities. I know that taking …

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a year ago
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What are some of the best extra-curriculars and classes to take for a higher chance of admission?

Right now I'm in 9th grade. I'm currently playing club hockey, I am part of the non-auditioned choir at my school this year and I'm doing the intermediate choir next year. I also am part of our school …

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a year ago
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I am approaching the end of 11th grade. How can I improve my extracurricular portfolio?

I am nearing the end of my 11th grade year. My general academics are pretty decent, with 12 honors classes, 5 AP courses (my school only offers 7...), and 9 dual enrolled college courses either planne …

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