<p>There's a similar thread in Yale forum, so I thought I'd start one here. </p>
<p>Now that decisions are out for the class of 2014, I think we inherit this forum! (:</p>
<p>LOL, I was thinking the same thing!
I’m not sure if I’ll apply to Harvard, but I may, so I’ll join, as of now!
Where else do you think you’ll apply?</p>
<p>I think it’s self-explanatory from my username lol.</p>
<p>But yeah, I’m also definitely applying to UCI, UCLA, and UCB (in state). If I have time I’ll consider Brown, Dartmouth, Duke, and Rice since I’m trying to find some “low reach/high match” schools.</p>
<p>Yeah, definitely.
I think Harvard will probably be the only Ivy I apply to, I might go for Brown though. I’m really loving Duke and UChicago.
Safety for me is UNC-CH in-state.</p>
<p>I’ll throw an app in for Harvard, just because I would actually be interested in attending if I got accepted (I’ve researched its programs fairly extensively, and it seems to be a good fit for prospective political science + humanities majors like me). But I don’t expect to get in at all, so I’ve got my eyes set on Columbia for the time being. 
I think I’ll also apply to Princeton, and to UC Berkeley and UCLA (I’m moving to California for my senior year, so I’ll be in-state by then). Oh, and U of Toronto, since I’m a Canadian citizen.</p>
<p>Any other prospective humanities majors in here?</p>
<p>I might major in a humanity, I’m undecided as of yet. I loveeee biology, but I’m also interested in history and things like that. AND I ADOREEEE languages, particularly French.</p>
<p>^ Why hello there fellow language lover Languages are actually the main aspect of my app; I’m fluent in 4 (two non-native), currently learning a fifth, and have been doing a lot of things related to them (e.g. learning, tutoring, translation job, serving as a teaching assistant). I hope being an Asian applicant with primary interests in languages, literature, and the humanities serves as a “tip factor”…</p>
<p>Ha, I’m nowhere near your level of proficiency(I wish), however, I’ve taken quite an interest in French and Spanish, and I’m currently working on Arabic. (Which is hard, as it’s not a romance language, but it’s new, and exciting)
Yes, that seems like it would be the case, as(at least on CC), most Asian applicants seem focused on math and science.</p>
<p>You’re learning Arabic? Very cool! The language I’m currently picking up is German, and though it’s not a Romance language like French or Spanish (both of which are the non-native languages I’m fluent in), it certainly doesn’t have the “exotic feel” that Arabic does. On that note, I hope to learn Hebrew sometime (both modern and biblical) in the future. I think it would be a fairly interesting experience to say the least… ;)</p>
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<p>I vaguely recall hearing a UC rep saying that you need to have lived in the state for a certain # of years before you can qualify for in-state tuition and easier admission… I could be hallucinating though. Nevertheless you should probably research that; just giving you a heads up (:</p>
<p>Yes, I have thought about Hebrew as well as possibly Greek.
And I thought about German, but it just didn’t appeal to me the way that others do.
I almost wish that I could learn every language, but I know I’d get them confused haha!</p>
<p>^ I see. Thanks for the information; I’ll be sure to look into that. </p>
<p>And goldysocks, regarding your statement about mixing up different languages, that’s moreso a problem that occurs during the initial stages of learning. Once you get the “feel” for a particular language, or once you get to the point where you can actually think in that language, it most likely won’t pose a concern to you anymore. I have to continually switch between English, Mandarin Chinese, French, and Spanish for my translation job… it gets to be quite a hassle at times, but I like it. :)</p>
<p>I will certainly be applying.</p>
<p>silverturtle you’re in our grade? Dang, you’re definitely going to get in. I’ve seen you around these forums a lot.</p>
<p>Well, I’m applying to HYPS. That’s it.</p>
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<p>Unfortunately, CC activity does not have a direct impact on one’s chance of admittance.</p>
<p>^silverturtle is in the high school class of 2011.</p>
<p>I’ll probably apply just for kicks. The only thing appealing about Harvard is it’s name.</p>
<p>silverturtle what are your stats?</p>
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<p>I will be taking Subject Tests soon, so my stats are not yet complete. (My application basics at the moment: 2400 SAT, 4.0 unweighted GPA, 1/409 rank, a few leadership positions, passion for piano improvisation, and half Hispanic.)</p>
<p>I cannot compare, and I am an asian male ■■■</p>
<p>Piano improv, huh? You’ve probably heard of Merton, or maybe even Ben Fold’s parody of him?</p>
<p>Edit: link - <a href=“http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfamTmY5REw[/url]”>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfamTmY5REw</a></p>