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Introducing Elias - Harvard 2017 Grad

Welcome to the Harvard prospective student community 🎉 This is a place for ֱ hoping to learn more about Harvard and connect with other potential applicants.

@EliasMiller graduated from Harvard in …

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9 months ago
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Hi?

Hi,

Just wanted to introduce myself. I am Tanisi and a high school senior applying to colleges.

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9 months ago
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Is my GPA okay?

Right now, I am a sophomore with a 4.3 GPA. Although I got all A’s + A+’s (save for a B+ one marking period that won’t show up on my transcript), I still didn’t get the highest gpa in the grade (4.5-4 …

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10 months ago
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How I Passed the Microsoft MB-700 Exam

I recently passed the Microsoft MB-700 exam, and I credit a significant part of my success to the practice test I used from P2PExams. The Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect Ex …

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a year ago
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Good Extracurricular Ideas?

So, while I'm a good student, my extracurriculars are a bit lacking. At the moment, they are:

- Theater (I do 2-4 shows a year, and recently I have been primarily getting leads, such as Anna in Frozen, …

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a year ago
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Какие санатории предлагают дарсонвализацию?

Что такое дарсонвализация, как она помогает в лечении заболеваний, и в каком санатории Симферополя ее можно пройти?

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a year ago
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How quickly can you start faxing with an online fax app?

How simple is it to set up and start sending faxes using the online fax app?

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a year ago
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Do I need a traditional fax machine to use Comfax?

How has Comfax modernized the traditional faxing process to accommodate the needs of today's mobile and global workforce?

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a year 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 ֱ from your region. Considering that I’m from an underrepresented state, admiss …

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a year ago
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Advice for 8th graders (International ֱ)

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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a year 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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a year 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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2 years 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!

Founder of STOP ASIAN HATE SOCIETY

Attend …

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2 years ago
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going Test-optional

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

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2 years 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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2 years 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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2 years 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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2 years 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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2 years 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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2 years ago
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How strong is your extracurriculars?

Even with exceptional extracurriculars, the chancing engine still gives me less than a 20% chance for Ivy Leagues.

So that makes me wonder, how are your extracurriculars and do you think the CollegeVin …

Exceptional extracurricular
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Very Strong extracurricular
33%
Strong extracurricular
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Standard extracurricular
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2 years ago
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Who here actually has a tier one extracurricular? If so, what is it?

I was looking over my extracurriculars and realized most of them are in tier two. I have a couple of tier threes and one tier four, but no tier ones. I was curious to see if my situation is normal, or …

I have one or more tier one extracurriculars
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I’m in the same boat as you
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I have mostly tier three extracurriculars
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I have mostly tier four extracurriculars
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