<p>DanQing- don’t place all your hopes and dreams on Harvard- you are not likely to be admitted. Statistically, no one is. Your test scores will not set you apart from the average applicant- no matter what your essays look like.</p>
<p>You are a smart guy- pick some schools that admit people with SAT scores in your range. There are many. And apply to Harvard- why not? But apply to several realistic choices to avoid disappointment.</p>