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Unweighted GPA: 3.7
1.0
4.0
SAT: 720 math
200
800
| 800 verbal
200
800

Extracurriculars

Low accuracy (4 of 18 factors)

Harvard Application Essay Advice

Hello! I'm in the process of writing my essay for Harvard's application. Can anyone who's been accepted to or is currently attending Harvard share any tips or advice on what worked for their essays? Grateful for any insight or suggestions!

11 months ago

Hello! It's wonderful to hear that you're working on your Harvard application. Fortunately, CollegeVine has an article with detailed breakdowns on all of Harvard's prompts, which you can find here: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-harvard-university-essays

As long as you stay true to yourself, demonstrate your passion, and clearly communicate your thoughts, you'll have a strong essay that's uniquely yours. Good luck with your Harvard application!

11 months ago

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