Does Harvard Accept Normal People?

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Yeah yeah I get the point. But I don't really believe it in my situation. Bringing George Washington himself couldn't get my schoolmates to care about or pass history. A book club? Are you kidding me? There aren't enough kids that read past a 5th grade level, let alone anyone besides myself who would actually be interested. Great leaders can do a lot of things, but instantly motivating and educating a bunch of Neanderthal teenagers without any personal gain for them whatsoever is a bit out of the realm (just ask our teachers LOL!). I don't think my ECs lack leadership, it's just that extra-special "I formed an active club of 50 people related to my passion" that 'taint gonna happen even if I was Julius Caesar.

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<p>I couldn't agree more with this statement.</p>

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<p>I don't see how I could enjoy surrounding myself with Jim Cramers (the mad money guy)</p>

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<p>Lol. Maybe he'll let you on the show .</p>

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<p>Being a Harvard SSP student right now, and being around proctors and tutors that go to Harvard, </p>

<p>Yes. They accept 'normal' people. An economics tutor who is a gym rat, a Navy ROTC Astrophysics major who has a penchant for partying, and a hispanic girl who owns Lost DVD's are the first three that come to my mind.</p>

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<p>Many people at Harvard and the top schools have balanced lives. They're normal people, but get the job done when it comes to academics and outside commitments. It is true that many people do EC's and volunteering for ulterior motives, but where would we be in this world without these people. When I organize events and need volunteers, I don't care why these people sign up to volunteer; their help is integral in the production of the activities. Ahh.. I babbled, but the point is: Harvard isn't going to accept you if you're just a regular high school kid with no EC's and show no passion towards anything.</p>

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<p>i think to truly be able to respond to this thread, we must first decide on a definition of what 'normal' is.</p>

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<p>"Do schools like Harvard ever accept the guy down the street who just does his homework everyday (and pulls of top notch grades), works out, and hangs out with his friends with the rest of his time rather than "doing groundbreaking research" with his local college professor (who may not give you the most intellectually demanding work to do), or devoting all of his free time to a homeless shelter (which is certainly abnormal)?"</p>

<p>Yes. If their parents have oodles of money, and are willing to direct it their way.</p>