<p>So, I noticed the last thread petered out after awhile, as it was only about the interview process, which seems to have concluded for the current transfer admission season. Now is the waiting game; I spoke to admissions today, and they said categorically that they will begin releasing decisions May 15 - two weeks from now. Reading threads from prior years, there is some high tension that comes about from this process, and I think support would be a good thing - no pulling eachother apart and none of that good ol' Harvard put down I've been hearing, like "If you aren't smart enough to figure this or that out, you should reconsider applying". We all know it's tough to get in; I go to an Ivy League school and I know I have a very limited shot, even with stellar writing and international work experiences for the Dept. of State. So, let's take the following from Hahvahd's website into perspective:</p>
<p>"Each case is different. Harvard seeks to enroll well-rounded students as well as a well-rounded first year class. Thus, some students distinguish themselves for admission due to their unusual academic promise through experience or achievements in study or research. Other students present compelling cases because they are more "well rounded" -- they have contributed in many different ways to their schools or communities. Still other successful applicants are "well lopsided," with demonstrated excellence in one particular endeavor -- academic, extracurricular, or otherwise. Some students bring perspectives formed by unusual personal circumstances or experiences. Like all colleges, we seek to admit the most interesting, able, and diverse class possible"</p>
<p>So even a neurotic Philosophy Major from the midwest has a chance. Good luck!</p>
<p>Has anyone noticed that the little snip-its of info that they give out tell you nothing at all.</p>
<p>"Well we like these types of people...and these types of people...and sometimes even THESE types of people"</p>
<p>What it basically means is: We can't tell you what we're looking for because we don't even know ourselves. So just apply anyway...we'll take your money then let you know 4 months later. Thanks.</p>
<p>I asked if I could send in a last update (plans and accomplishments), and they said it would be added to my file, but that if my file had already gone to committee, they could not guarantee it would be considered.</p>
<p>much as I really want harvard to say yes, I feel like I'll be mad if they admit me for spring- ( not like they wud) but regardless, I'll be way too excited to go thru another semester at my current school if I'm lucky enuff- do they typically admit all sophomore transfers for the spring semester?</p>
<p>If you do get admitted for the spring semester, wouldn't the fall then be a great time do a study abroad? That is unless colleges look at studying abroad as shying away from more formal academics, in which case I am boned.</p>
<p>a spring admit would be sweet; a whole semester to relax. Reading the posts, i'm assuming everyone accepted admission into the fall or spring semester?</p>
<p>No way. That would give me the perfect motivation to make the best of my last semester; I would really want to prepare myself for Harvard. It's when you feel trapped in your current school that you cannot concentrate.</p>
<p>i was under the impression that if you accept the offer for spring admission, you have already matricualted at Harvard and cannot take classes at your current university anymore.</p>
<p>i was under that impression as well, especially if you are applying as a sophomore transfer, since Harvard doesnt accept more than two years worth of credit at your previous institution(s)</p>
<p>I was under the impression that Harvard gives us a maximum of 2 credits for every 4 credit class taken at previous institutions. If this is true, then wouldn't it be a waste of money if transfers admitted for the spring semester attended their current school for the fall semester preceding their transfer? They would pay 10-20,000 dollars to get 16+ credits only to have Harvard award them 8.</p>