Essays and chances

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I am an international student applying from the UK. I've been seriously considering applying EA to Harvard, I'd just like to ask a few questions as I dont have as much information as I could.</p>

<p>Firstly, my chances.. </p>

<p>Ethnicity- Black (African)</p>

<p>SAT - 2150 (650 V, 780 M, 720 W), retaking in november
SAT IIs (took this month) - Lit, Maths IIC, Biology.. i predict 800, 700, 750 respectively.</p>

<p>GCSEs- 8A*s, 1 A, 1 B
A-level predictions- AAAAA (AS grades- AAAA)</p>

<p>Rank- my school doesnt rank but id guess top 5% out of a class of ~200</p>

<p>ECs- several; decent but no international awards</p>

<p>One of my main selling points is the diversity I can bring (having lived in three very contrasting countries/cultures)</p>

<p>Good recs</p>

<p>I've done the common appl essay which I think is pretty good (but thats not really a valid opinion)</p>

<p>Is it worth applying and will EA give me any kind of advantage.
Also I would just like to ask whether its advisable to write the additional essay in the supplementary form. I know it says it isnt required but is it commonly done and can it have a significant influence on ones chances?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance</p>

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<p>Bump... help pls</p>

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<p>In response to your questions:
Yes, yes, and (if you are a good writer and have something to say) yes.</p>

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<p>Thx. I think im a decent writer but im not sure i can find a worthwile topic to write on though...</p>

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<p>write about something that means a lot to you.</p>