I really want to go to Harvard but don't have a major in mind

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<p>So, I'm still only a sophomore in high school but I really want to go to Harvard and I'm working really hard in school right now. I have a 4.6 GPA and I'm taking challenging classes. However, I don't have a specific major in mind and as of now i don't really know what i like to do..</p>

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<p>^^ You don’t need to have a major in mind, as everyone enters Harvard College as a Liberal Arts Major. Every Admissions Officer, Harvard included, knows that most students change their major at least once during their four years of college – so, it really does not matter what you write down as your “intended” major. And, you don’t have to select your major until your sophomore year!</p>

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<p>Luckily for you, this does not matter in the least. </p>

<p>Take hard classes, and do well in them. Become the kind of student that teachers in your school know, even if they’ve never taught you–because you’re smart, or because you’re a leader on the playing fields, or because you’re such a talented musician, or for whatever reason works for you.</p>

<p>Then you’ll have a shot. No guarantees, but a shot.</p>

<p>(x-post with gibby)</p>

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<p>Okay…</p>

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<p>You have exactly 4 years from this point to decide your major.</p>

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<p>In the spirit of optimism, start thinking about a “concentration,” not a “major!”</p>