Harvard University???

So far, do you think i would make harvard....i have 96 in advanced science, 98 in english (no advanced yet), 100 in advanced math, 99 in social studies (no advanced yet), and 99.5 in spanish (no advanced yet)....





all the other subjects-not the important ones, i have over 90....thanks

Harvard University???
I'm currently a student at Harvard and also work here for the admissions office. The majority of high school students who apply to Harvard all have extremely similar grades; just as well, Harvard could fill an entire class year with perfect SAT scores. It really isn't advanced classes and high grades or SAT scores that get you into Harvard... it is a combination of everything. Extremely high grades, difficult courses, solid test scores, extracurriculars, and a good essay are all musts in the application... and even then, with a 7.1% acceptance rate, admittance is certainly no guarantee. A personality that is memorable and that shines through in your essay/application and interview is always surely a plus. For my short essay on the common application, I wrote about an event that I witnessed in a grocery store where a man flipped out because they had no roast beef left at the counter... the essay conveyed both my sense of humor and my personality; I really think it was key to helping me get in. Also, choose a few extracurriculars that you are really passionate about and demonstrate initiative in those areas... i.e. if you are really interested in international relations, perhaps look into summer abroad programs such as the Experiment in International Living, or traveling abroad as an ambassador... then take that a few steps further and attend a leadership program on the state of the world's children and then start a local club or chapter of that type of organization at your school.





To be honest, the admissions process is kind of a bad situation no matter what you have accomplished in high school because there are so many amazing applicants. Nonetheless, I still would recommend taking these steps if you are truly interested in attending Harvard.
Reply:Are you just giving grades?





Entrance into Harvard is not really dependent on how high your class grades are. You still need to have a lot of honors courses, AP classes, ec.s, and really impressive ACT and SAT scores. How high your A's were is less important than how many A's you received and in how difficult of classes.





There are a lot of kids, probably the top 5-10% in any good high school, that have grades like that, so I wouldn't assume that having grades in the high nineties makes you more likely to be admitted to Harvard. In all sincerity, there are kids who score in the 98th percentile on standardized tests that couldn't get into the Ivy League.
Reply:um not i dont think so ur not that smart, sorry.
Reply:well what's your sat scores?? extracurricular activities?? leadership activities?? humanitarian effort?? etc
Reply:good chance if u have good extracurricular, no past trouble, and a good record of community service.