Harvard Class of 2021 SCEA Applicants Discussion

@MedSciBud Will try this, thanks lots! And good luck!

@Scholar526 Asking about interviews won’t get you anything. Maybe some have been contacted – the majority have not. For some who have already applied, their names may have been sent out to the volunteers – and then the volunteers handle it in their own timeframe. Some people may even live in regions where not everyone interviews due to a shortage of volunteers. Know that the bulk of interviews occurs btn Nov 1 and Dec 1 for SCEA.

Any help ? Financial aid ? Can I submit aid app after 1st?

@CrimsonZa This is what it says on their website

​"Our goal is to provide you with a decision about financial aid at the time that you are admitted. For Early Action applicants that means an estimate of financial aid in mid-December, and for both Early and Regular Action applications, a financial aid decision around April 1. Although we’ll accept a late application, we may not be able to get back to you as quickly as we would if your application was submitted along the timeline below. Please note that it usually takes 3-5 days from the date you submit the CSS Profile to get access to IDOC."

Check out this link for more info
https://college.harvard.edu/financial-aid/applying-aid/prospective-students

So i’m guessing yes but do it ASAP.

@yerin2021 Will there be interviews for the SCEA applicants?

@rsmith0208 H is very good about offering interviews for SCEA applicants.

@T26E4. Does Harvard contact me I will have to contact them.

They contact you

My daughter just got an email today

@Tschoonover44 when did you submit the application. Can you post your daughters credentials?

She sent it Oct 1

Do we have to submit our first quarter grades when they are available or do we just send the mid-year report?

Also don’t worry too much about being offered an interview. Your admission decision is pretty much set without it. Although it might add to your application, you won’t be disadvantaged without it. Hope everyone doesn’t stress out toomuch.

P.S. I STILL haven’t submitted my apps. :frowning: The stress is killing me.

You don’t send in anything; your GC does. Some HS’s automatically send 1st qtr grades to EA/ED colleges, although generally not required. Additionally an AO may call a GC for an update, either formal or informal, on your progress.

I submitted on 10/08 and I haven’t received any such email. Then again, H is a STRONG reach… perhaps only the truly outstanding were granted access so far. :slight_smile: @MedSciBud

@Tschoonover44 Application portal or interview?

@saadzmirza: they don’t pre-screen the applications. THey have no idea if you’re a shoo in or a zero chancer.

I called them… they resent, turns out it was in my spam! @T26E4

@T26E4 zero chancer checking in…

Is it OK to send ACT/SAT scores to Harvard before sending in the common app? Or is it best to send afterwards so the scores and app get linked up correctly?