Chances at Harvard?

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<p>College GPA: 3.9
HS GPA: 3.8 UW
SAT: 2200 - 790 (CR) 670 (Math) 740 (W) 12 (Essay)
SAT II: 720 (US Hist) 620 (Math 1) 710 (Lit)</p>

<p>-Gender: Male
-Ethnicity: Puerto Rican</p>

<p>-Recommendations: Stellar. I was told by two professors that their recommendations would be glowing. (History and Music Theory professors.) Also sending in supplementary recommendation from music director/conductor of the Maryland Symphony.</p>

<p>-Statement: Very strong. I want a broader approach to my musical/intellectual education and have already exhausted my options at USC, as I have finished every undergraduate orchestral conducting and theory class offered here. I need more rigorous courses in said areas and want more interdisciplinary options. Very few music electives available.</p>

<p>ECs</p>

<p>-Cello. Played solo concerti with professional symphony orchestra and other various groups. Will send recording.
-State ranked choir Bassist in Arizona.
-President and Founder of my school's music club.
-Vice President of Literature club
-Secretary of Political Action Club
-Selected for LGBT leadership retreat, Univ. Southern California</p>

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<p>most likely in.</p>

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<p>Thank you! It's nice to find some optimism on this site sometimes. Cheers.</p>

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<p>What exactly does your Literature Club do?</p>

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<p>Well, it was in high school and it essentially was a book club that read different novels/publications and discussed them weekly.</p>

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<p>Since you'd be applying as a transfer student, your chances are slim from the get-go. Your SAT scores are good but most transfer students have SAT scores of at least 700 in each section. Being from Puerto Rico helps, but you might want to consider retaking the SAT.</p>

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<p>Surely you jest. 2200 is pretty solid I think.</p>

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<p>I think that you have a great chance, 2200 is pretty solid, though the math section is a little low. But they probably don't look at SATs as much for transfers as they do for freshmen. And USC is a great school anyway, so if you've exhausted your resources there, you'll definitely be ready for the kind of environment at Harvard. Being Puerto Rican helps a lot too.</p>

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<p>Please keep in mind that nobody who replies to your "chances" inquiry has any meaningful knowledge of the Harvard admissions process.</p>

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<p>lol I'll keep that in mind. What do you think?</p>

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<p>I'd be a hypocrite if I offered an opinion, and besides, an ill-informed opinion (as these all are, by definition) is of no real use to you.</p>

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<p>Ok..then stop posting here.</p>

<p>I'd say you have good chances because of your obvious passion and unique story.</p>

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<p>what are the chances for a Latino student, living outside of the USA to obtaine a scholarship for Harvard? or how does someone apply for one? please repply</p>

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<p>u have the same chances as everyone else. Slim to none.</p>

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<p>Wow, I'm really glad you're here to post such groundbreaking discoveries. Thanks to those with helpful replies.</p>

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<p>There are no merit-based scholarships awarded for study at Harvard. All scholarships are awarded based on financial need. </p>

<p>Also, Harvard admits very, very, very, very few transfer students. They are also currently in the process of reducing that already-small number. Nobody has a good chance. Sub-700 scores in any section could hurt you. </p>

<p>"Each year the Committee admits a small number of transfer students who present clearly defined academic needs for transfer, supported by both a proven record of achievement at the college level and strong faculty recommendations. This year 40 students were admitted from over 1,100 applicants. We hope the information that follows will enable you to give careful consideration to Harvard College as you make plans to continue your education."</p>

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<p>No chance. Transfer admissions are far more competitive than first-year.</p>

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<p>GY: I'll take your advice with a pound of salt after reading your threads.</p>