I have 3.81 un weighted GPA, SAT of 2140, and Act of 32. Im president of asb, math academic leader and i help out a near by hospital for community service, Do i have a chance?
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You’re new here, so possibly you haven’t seen this thread. It’s written by an MIT Admissions Director, but holds true for Harvard, as well: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/massachusetts-institute-technology/939227-reminder-no-one-not-even-me-can-give-you-an-accurate-chance-at-mit-p1.html.
You sound like a wonderful candidate, as are the vast majority of students who will ultimately be rejected. With more academically qualified applicants than they have room for in their freshman class, Harvard uses a student’s essays, teacher recommendations, guidance counselor reports and interview reports to help them select individual’s who will make a difference on their campus. As you haven’t posted those items – nor can you – no one here can say what your chances are. If you haven’t already, please read this thread stickied to the top of the Harvard Forum: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/1420290-chance-threads-please-read-before-posting-one-p1.html
Harvard has said they don’t take anyone in the SCEA round that they wouldn’t take in the regular round. That’s Admissions-speak for “We take the best of the best in the early round.” Even if your high school does not provide ranking, colleges often put all applications from a high school in GPA order to understand the “pecking order.” So, does your GPA place you in the top 1% to 3% of your class? If not, there is a good chance Admissions might defer you to the RD round to compare you with a broader range of applicants. Keep in mind that the SCEA applicant pool is self-selective, so you will be competing with many 4.0 GPA’s with perfect test scores, so it’s doubly-impossible to predict how you will do.
You should have a conversation with your guidance counselor to find out how many students with your GPA, regardless of test scores, have been admitted to Harvard in the SCEA round from your high school. That will tell you more than asking internet strangers on CC for your chances.
@CollegeGoals One thing is known for sure “you have ZERO chance if you don’t apply.”
Of course. everyone who submits their application has a “chance”.
The one thing to know about Harvard is that merely having a certain GPA and test score does nothing but “qualify” you for a position. Once you’re qualified, there is so much more that goes into them evaluating your application.
By the looks of it, yes, you are qualified to be considered. All that is left is for them to see what else you bring to the table. What unique qualities do you have that will not only benefit you personally, but strengthen Harvard as a community? Start thinking in that way…