Canadian student applying to Harvard

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
1

<p>This is my first post ever on this site so please be nice:) I have just finished grade 10 and I am excited for summer. Ever since I was 13 I have always strived to go to Harvard someday. Although I know that Harvard is the hardest school get into, I fel that if I work hard that I can achieve it. Can HArvard students perhaps state my chance so far and what I could do. </p>

<p>GPA over all: 95/100, top 5% (not sure what that would be in GPA (Canada doesn't do that) </p>

<p>SAT scores: haven't taken ANY!!!! I'm going to study a little this summer and maybe take them in grade 11</p>

<p>Volunteering: Peer tutor, habitat for humanity, retirement home, big brother big sister program </p>

<p>Leadership: Not that many I'm going to be a VIP next year (a program in my school that helps the grade nine students and new students, almost like a prefect) </p>

<p>AP's: In my school you can't take AP exams until grade 12. In grade 9-11 you take a Pre-Ap course (almost like honour classes). Well anyway, right now I'm taking Pre-AP physics, Pre-AP Functions, Pre-AP Chemistry, Pre-AP biology, Pre-AP English, and Pre-AP french </p>

<p>EC's: Arts council, World History Club, Writers Guild, Debate team, Cross Country, Track and Field, School plays. I migh consider joining math or science club next year. I have played the Piano for 9 years (I am in grade 9) </p>

<p>Summer Activities: Summer of grade nine- Worked at a pharmacy. This summer- this new french program in Quebec where you take courses in French. Only 45 people are chosen in the Canada (so exited!!) </p>

<p>I am a first generation Nigerian immigrant. I immigrated to Canada when I was three. I got to a really good public school (they send maybe 2 or 3 students to Ivy league schools, or schools of similar caliber like Stanford, MIT or Berkely) and of course a lot of students go to very good Canadian universities</p>

<p>I am also almost finished writing a novel that I have been working really hard on.I really love to write stories. If all goes well I want to get it published. </p>

<p>Few concerns: Will my lack of AP's before grade 12 hurt me heavily? I am thinking of taking the AP US History Exam next year by self studying (we have the course American history not just in AP) and maybe Literature. </p>

<p>Well any way, as a Canadian, do you think I have a chance at Harvard. I am also considering applying to Stanford, Coumbia, Princeton and Yale.</p>

2

<p>Umm, anyone???</p>

3

<p>Your school will send a school profile that explains that AP courses were not offered to underclassmen, and the rigor of your class schedule will be judged against what was available to you.</p>

4

<p>We can’t definitely say anything at this stage but develop your passions, continue your academic performance do well in your SATs and plan out an admission strategy at end of junior year and then come to CC </p>

<p>I personally think if you continue your current state of performance then you will be a very strong candidate by 1 and 1/2 years and a very deserving candidate :)</p>