Chance for Harvard

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>One of my best friends wants to go to Harvard. Here are his stats:</p>

<p>GPA: 3.96 UW
Rank: 6/~310</p>

<p>SAT:
cr:800
m:790
W:740
total:2330</p>

<p>SAT2:
chem:790
lit:800</p>

<p>Class President</p>

<p>Marching Band</p>

<p>He doesnt have specatular ECs, but he is extremely involved in his church (ie,like three church camps every summer, choir, bible study, etc.) primarily because his dad is the pastor. Also because his dad is a pastor, he is like dirt poor, and his family always has two or three foster children at a time. I'm not sure if this is worth noting, but this kid has read just about every book under the sun, fiction or nonfiction. He is also an excellent writer.</p>

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<p>As far as academics go, your friend has an equal shot at getting into Harvard as every other applicant. To stand out, he needs solid ECs, great essays and great recommendation letters.</p>

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<p>If he lives in a rural area in the midwest or south, i think your friend has extremely good chances. his essays should should also touch on his pastor father, poverty(subtlety is key here!), and the foster kids.</p>

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<p>he lives in a semi-rural area (small town) in central pennsylvania.</p>

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<p>bumped …</p>

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<p>I think your friend has an excellent shot if his essays are properly placed. If he’s as good a writer as you claim he is, he should have no problem getting a full ride.</p>

<p>Harvard asks for 3 SAT IIs, don’t they?</p>

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<p>Yes, they do. If he takes another one, i would suggest math ii or something.</p>

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<p>i’m sure he’ll pick one he can ace. unless early action requires only two? does harvard offer EA?</p>

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<p>no they do not.</p>