Is Harvard Test Blind?

I'm considering applying to Harvard but curious to know if they are currently test blind. Has anyone applied or gotten any info from the admission office as to whether they aren't considering standardized test scores at all?

Harvard is not test-blind; they are currently operating with a test-optional policy. Officially, test-optional means that submitting standardized test scores such as SAT or ACT is not required, but if you have strong scores and believe they will strengthen your application, you may choose to include them.

However, since Harvard is one of the most selective schools in the country, you'll want to demonstrate your strengths in as many ways as possible to maximize your chances of acceptance - for context, during the most recent applications cycle 83% of accepted students at Harvard submitted a test score. So, investing time and energy into shooting for a high SAT or ACT score will likely be worth your while, if Harvard is one of your top choices. You can read more about how to navigate test-optional policies on CollegeVine's blog: https://blog.collegevine.com/does-test-optional-mean-test-optional/.

Best of luck with your college process!