<p>Hi all,</p>
<p>I’m writing a letter to go with my additional material. Should I write about how the programs and other characteristics of Harvard are beneficial to me and how I will utilize them blah blah blah…or should I write about my own activities and ambitions, without researching further about harvard?</p>
<p>is it not allowed to do both or something???? do both</p>
<p>I don't want to flood them with things they don't want to read. I kind of feel that a "why harvard" essay won't do the trick and will not make an impression.</p>
<p>It's ultimately your choice.</p>
<p>"I kind of feel that a "why harvard" essay won't do the trick and will not make an impression."</p>
<p>I agree. Harvard is not like Emory: It doesn't choose applicants based on how much the applicants appear to want to go to Harvard. Harvard knows that it's the number one choice of the majority of its applicants, and most people who are accepted will gladly acccept the invitation.</p>
<p>If you have major awards and achievements that have occurred since sending your EA application, certainly include that info. If you forgot to include major info in your original application about what you have to offer Harvard, include that. I don't suggest, though, bothering with explaining why you wish to go to Harvard.</p>
<p>i don't think a couple of lines about Harvard will hurt. in my deferral letter I wrote about why I wanted to go to Georgetown and how I thought I'd fit in there...I don't think that was a bad idea.</p>
<p>I can imagine a lot of deferred students writing letters about why Harvard is a good fit for them. I've decided to highlight my accomplishments and stress how I can add to the Harvard community with my diversity, with a lighthearted tone.</p>
<p>yeah panzer thats pretty much what i did too.
Anyway hope it works</p>