<p>Well, when you're The Supreme And Shiny Dictator Of The Universe, remember me!</p>
<p>Well, since psychology is such a common interest, I suggest that you pursue your passion for dictatorship. In your essays, you should talk about how you dream of taking over the world and destabilizing democracy while taking away freedoms. Also, your range of EC's should reflect your passion. Try to do activities such as forming gangs. Maybe you can intern for Castro? Most importantly, make sure your teachers talk about how you sit in the back of class plotting to take over the world. Overall, you'll have a very unique passion with clear dedication.</p>
<p>Well, I think starting a cult would be one step up from forming a gang. Mind control and all that good stuff.</p>
<p>Actually, I'm an anarchist, and I seek to spread anarchy (potentially through dictatorship) Should I mention my anarchy tendenacies in my essay? Will it make me stand out? I'm serious about my anarchism.</p>
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<p>IB is not an idiotic program and that clearly shows many things about you.
To begin with, you seem to be rather indolent, particularly since IB is mainly about diligence. One more thing IB is about is critical thinking...and colleges want that. This is why a low IB score will be frowned upon greatly....dont blame a very rigorous course for your failure!!</p>
<p>That shows that u lack a fundamental quality that Harvard wants...intellectual curiosity and alacrity.</p>
<p>^^^^^ Ah yes! Critical thinking was EXACTLY why I took the IB program. But you know what, at my school the teachers SUCK. The IB is much harder (lower grades) and absolutly NO critical thinking is involved. For english, we memorize sonnets, and talk about sex. We barely analyze the book. </p>
<p>Also, I take EPGY courses in English, and got an A and A-, in the courses I took. Would this make up for lower English grades in school?</p>
<p>Finally, dosen't doing research over the summer (Seimen semifinalist) and taking college courses show intellectual curiosity? (To the Adcoms)? </p>
<p>Thakks all!</p>
<p>My bad. I apologize...sometimes I get a little bit too proIB. I know that that can be the case in many situations. Based on what you do for English, I do believe that it is horrendous. Nevertheless, I accede completely to Northstarmom's post about your chances and the graduate option. Go with that.</p>
<p>I know, it's disgusting, I mean, why take about sex to teens in English, you know?</p>
<p>Also, would taking a Grad course my seniour year GREATLY help get me in?
Thanks!!</p>
<p>Also, is it common for Harvard Applicants to take upper level college courses in high school?
Thanks ALL!</p>
<p>It would definitely be something EXTRAORDINARY..show unbelievable improvement and your chances will increase a lot.</p>
<p>No, it is not common for Harvard Applicants to take upper level college courses in high school. </p>
<p>Debate_addict - while your enthousiam is cute, your platitudes are a wee bit annoying. Some readers may not realize that you are a 16 old in Greece, albeit the one with the most college admissions books on his shelf.</p>
<p>WAAHOO!</p>
<p>So does it mean that if I follow my passion (psychology) and take a Senior or Graduate-level course at my local university, I'll have a great chance at Harvard?!
Thanks buds!</p>
<p>Maybe it's more like buying another lottery ticket. The odds will still be against you.</p>
<p>^^^^ True, but I'll have a much better chance. Also, I was looking in the results thread, and I didn't see anyone who took a college course.</p>
<p>Additionally, taking an advanced college course will prove that I can handle the work, as well as show my passion. </p>
<p>I think I'm going to Harvard baby!</p>
<p>1) Quite a few Harvard applicants will have taken college courses, though not necessarily such advanced college courses. The fact that they didn't mention this in results threads doesn't necessarily mean they didn't do it.
2) You seem to be giving off this idea that you are inclined towards an attitude of entitlement. Try not to let that get into your application.</p>
<p>Did you take a college course and, if so, did you get in and how much did it help you get in?
Thanks for the advice dis-grace!</p>
<p>I'm applying to Harvard this fall, actually, so I'm unable to answer most of your questions. </p>
<p>I haven't taken any college courses, but I'm taking some this summer. Not graduate courses but also not the beginning/basic courses. However, where I live, a lot of people my age do take college courses. It's called post-secondary, and almost all of the somewhat successful high school students around here do it. It's when they get high school and college credit at once by enrolling in courses at a local college in conjunction with the rules of their high school. They actually take the classes along with the undergrad students, so it's not like it's a fancy name for more high school classes. Most of the people around here do it to save money by getting loads of courses out of the way, and then they'll apply to colleges that will allow the post-secondary credits to transfer. However, some of them do it to impress colleges that won't necessarily accept the credits. Anyway, the point I'm making is that it's more common than you think -- though getting stellar grades in the courses is not quite as common.</p>
<p>Where I live, it's not at all common.
Anyway, best of luck! And are you homeschooled? (I always wanted to be homeschooled)</p>
<p>I suppose it depends on where you're from, but I'm just trying to point out that a lot of people who are focused enough to get into Harvard will have taken the courses. :) I mean, a lot of people want Harvard, so I'd bet all my worldy possessions and then some that, even if some areas have no high schoolers taking college courses applying, there WILL be areas that have many such student sending in their applications. </p>
<p>Thanks -- best of luck to you as well. I have schooled at home, yes.</p>
<p>Is it good for you to home school? Also, is it too late for me to start?</p>