Does Harvard accept transfer students from community colleges?

I'm at a community college right now and thinking about transferring to Harvard College. Is this a common path, and does Harvard accept community college credits or students often?

Yes, Harvard does accept transfer students from community colleges. Despite the perception that most accepted transfer students come from other four-year institutions, students from two-year community colleges also make up a substantial portion of the transfer pool, and indeed many have successfully transferred from community colleges to Harvard in the past.

Harvard’s website states that it expects transfer applicants to have a very strong academic background, and to stand out in some substantial way from typical students. This could be through demonstrated leadership, unique achievements, or significant professional experience.

In terms of accepting credits, Harvard typically gives credit for courses that are comparable to those offered for Harvard degree candidates, provided the final course grade is a C or higher. However, the specific amount of credit awarded will depend on how the coursework translates to Harvard's liberal arts and sciences curriculum.

Remember that transfer admissions are highly competitive. In addition to maintaining a solid GPA, you should also focus on extracurricular involvement, and your personal statement should convey why you want to transfer to Harvard specifically. Good luck with your journey!