Harvard wants SAT and APs even for transfers?

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<p>Not that I'm actually expecting to get into Harvard as a transfer applicant, this is more of a curiosity question, but I'm just trying to ask if I am reading this correctly. So according to their page, even transfer applicants need to send in ACT/SAT test results, AP tests, and also their high school transcripts? Wow, that's a boat load of requirements. More than any other college's transfer requirements. Even high school transcripts and AP test results huh? How much do they weigh that in when you have college grades and the primary reason you'd probably be applying is because your HS transcript wasn't good enough to get you in as a freshman anyway so it's kind of like a double jeopardy. </p>

<p>Here's the page:
Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Transfer Program</p>

<p>Also, can someone informed explain why they require a 3rd recommendation from the dean? It's hard enough to get great professor recommendations.....</p>

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<p>Harvard accepts less than 3% of transfer applicants. They want the best of the best. Thus, the need for the dean’s rec, high school transcript, SAT/ACT, and AP test results. They want transfers who can clearly succeed at Harvard.</p>