<p>Harvard transfer may seem impossible, but there are still about 12 accepted last year. Is there anyone who got into Harvard or willing to transfer? we can share our stats!</p>
<p>I was a transfer and worked with the transfer program for many years. Think 3.8+ (usually higher) in another top school, plus outstanding college ECs, plus a unique story (self-taught immigrant, studying in an obscure field that was eliminated at the first university, switching from a dual-degree conservatory program, etc.). Do not plan for this.</p>
Hi Hanna. I was wondering whether it is worth for me to apply. I currently study in the liberal arts college in the Netherlands on full scholarship after IB program. I am from a developing Eastern European country. I have a 4.0 GPA and I am seriously involved in a couple of extracurricular activities. I am also doing a full-time research internship now. The problem is, I have exhausted all of the courses in my concentration here already and this education is not nearly up to my standards. I really want to go to Harvard because of one of the departments, outstanding professors and most importantly, the student body, because honestly I do not remember when was the last time i had an intellectual conversation with any of the students around here. To make it, I would also need a full scholarship. Do you think I have good chances? (I know of 1% acceptance rate and need-blind admissions). Also, what would i need to have in SATs?
You should probably start a new discussion, this one is from 3 years ago. Anyway, if you think you’ve exhausted all opportunities in you current college and that Harvard and only Harvard offers something that your college doesn’t, it would be worth a shot to apply. Your SAT’s would need to be nearly perfect, as well as the rest of your application. Also, as a transfer you have to be very specific in your reason for going to Harvard. “One of the departments and outstanding professors” is not specific enough - Is there a particular research going on that you would like to take part in? A professor whose appeals to you so much you are dreaming of becoming a member of his research group? Don’t worry about a full scholarship - if you get in, Harvard will provide you with all the financial assistance you need. So overall, if you have a specific reason and really good stats you should try your chances and apply. It would be nice to have another Eastern European here!