<p>Thanks Hanna</p>
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<p>I have to disagree with Hanna and recommend that all adult men have a suit. He miiiight get away without one freshman year especially since he probably won’t interview for a whole lot of careerish things, but a lot of ECs involve events that call for suits. I know I’ve used mine every year.</p>
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<p>Immature is an objectively bad thing in the college world. Light and humorous are not. If you can do the latter without doing the former, go for it.</p>
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<p>Thanks for your input as well re whether a suit is needed. Could you give a couple of examples of where a suit was needed? Not doubting you, just curious. I am glad to get my son what he needs, just don’t want a new suit hanging in the closet, unused the whole year. Again, thanks for your help.</p>
<p>In my case, I write for the Harvard International Review and frequently we have events with invited guests that call for a suit level of formality. This would happen even more often for things like the Mock Trial team, Model UN, etc. who would use suits whenever they have events. </p>
<p>If your son doesn’t foresee doing anything requiring a suit, maybe it wouldn’t make sense to get one. But then again, few Harvard students foresee what activities they’re going to do before the semester starts.</p>
<p>Am new to these forums so yeah (random lol) but my question is (and I think this question is asked already) but was Harvard College your first choice? If so please tell why.</p>
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<p>Thanks again. Appreciate the advice.</p>
<p>Thanks for this thread! It’s been incredibly helpful. </p>
<p>Just one question- can you get by socially at Harvard if you don’t party? Like, I’m not really into clubbing or drinking till I drop or drugging myself up. I don’t care if other people do that stuff as long as they just don’t bother me.</p>
<p>I usually have fun by hanging out with some friends and doing random stuff like watching movies or hanging out. I also really enjoy discussing philosophy and books. I might drink in the future, but probably rarely and around people who I trust. </p>
<p>I really like the Caltech atmosphere for the most part, though I am a bit frightened by the nonstop math science (humanities are fun too 
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<p>You would for sure find people like that. A lot of them, too.</p>
<p>Though you might find that your own drinking habits change once you get there.</p>
<p>Hey guys! Another student here (rising sophomore) to answer any questions you guys might have.</p>
<p>I came to Harvard 2 years ago on a school trip and when we went there I saw only a few African Americans there. I’m just wondering how big is the African American community there?</p>
<p>Will not having Calculus hurt a person’s chances? I’ll have AP Stats but no calculus… I’m planning on majoring in anthropology btw :)</p>
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<p>There is definitely a presence of African Americans on campus. Every spring, BlackCAST hosts Eleganza, a fashion show which features the Black Men’s Forum, and it always gets sold out. This is just one example. So yes, I wouldn’t be worried about it. </p>
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<p>I know people who have and haven’t taken Calculus. So although it probably doesn’t hurt your chances, it also doesn’t help your chances.</p>
<p>Would you say that, generally speaking, Harvard undergrads rate their education as equal to those found at other elite schools like Princeton, Yale (and other Ivies, by degree), Chicago, MIT, Cal Tech, Stanford, etc.?</p>
<p>Or is it generally a case of “though there be many, and close, none match us.”?</p>
<p>I’m a rising senior at Harvard - I’d say most undergrads at Harvard might feel a sense of thankfulness at the prestige associated with Harvard, but probably would agree that you could receive a similar education at other universities. We also feel school pride around the time of football games with rivals.</p>
<p>There’s a cohesive African-American community here, definitely. They are active socially and in service groups as well. A number of good friends that I respect highly are African-Americans. The diversity is strong - don’t let it hinder you from applying!</p>
<p>By the way, it’s entirely fascinating that Harvard University employees make Obama’s top 5 list in financial support! Click this link: [Barack</a> Obama (D) Top Contributors: Microsoft Corp, DLA Piper, University of California](<a href=“http://vote.sigfig.com/person/Barack%20Obama%20(D)?refcode=4]Barack”>http://vote.sigfig.com/person/Barack%20Obama%20(D)?refcode=4)</p>
<p>Hey! Quick question… How many students take lower-level math classes (Math 1 to Math 20) vs. Math 21 vs. 23 vs. 25 vs. 55? I’m just curious how many students attempt each level of difficulty…</p>
<p>How to stand out in the transfer process to Harvard?</p>
<p>Does anyone in here row for Harvard? How hard would it be to obtain a rowing scholarship?</p>
<p>DwightEisenhower, I’m trying to decide between Yale and Harvard SCEA. I definitely love the comradry and school spirit among students, which is something I’ve always wanted in a school. What else do you think is unique about Harvard? Why did you choose it over other schools?</p>
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<p>Harvard doesn’t give out athletic scholarships. If you’re good enough you can try to be recruited for rowing?</p>