*** Harvard Waitlists 2018 ***

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<p>Hey everyone! :) So, I wanted to make this thread for everyone that got waitlisted that applied to Harvard's class of 2018. Personally, I'm really excited that they didn't decide to reject me, but I still REALLY want to go there. Some online articles recommend sending a letter to our regional contact, etc. to help get off the waitlist. I have a couple questions regarding how I should go about making myself look better to the eyes of the Harvard admissions committee. </p>

<p>1) I'm actually flying to Boston next week to tour Harvard and MIT (this was something I had been planning no matter what decision I get from those school. I did get rejected MIT, but I didn't really want to go there anyways). Since I'll be there, would it be better to deliver the letter in person?</p>

<p>2) Also, while I'm in the area, should I request a meeting with an admissions representative from Harvard?</p>

<p>3) In the letter I write, I'm definitely going to talk about why I love Harvard so much, and what I think I could contribute to the college, but what else should I include? Or should I not include the things I just mentioned? </p>

<p>4) Anything else, any other recommendations would be VERY strongly appreciated. I seriously can't stress enough how much I love Harvard, and though I know the chances I get in now are extremely slim, I will definitely give it my all. Not giving up just because I wasn't good enough to get accepted in the regular decision pool. </p>

<p>THANKS TO ANYONE WHO CAN HELP ME!! And congratulations to my fellow waitlistees, I really hope to meet you there next year :)</p>

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<p>bumpppp</p>

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<p>Hey @mataxu, I feel the same way about being waitlisted–I actually thought it was a pleasant surprise. I like your pep and think that everything you mentioned is solid. I’m definitely not an expert, but it couldn’t hurt to do things in person or request a meeting–both will add a face to your application, which certainly helps. Also, someone already made an official Harvard waitlist 2018 thread (<a href=“Official Harvard Waitlist Class of 2018 - Harvard University - College Confidential Forums”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/1632131-official-harvard-waitlist-class-of-2018.html&lt;/a&gt;) so I would take your questions there to see if anyone there can help you out!</p>

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<p>@chasingthesun thanks!! I’ll go over that page haha</p>

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<p>anyone hear back yet if they have been accepted off the waitlist at harvard</p>