<p>Class rank is not a factor in Harvard Admissions – that’s true for everyone (see Common Data Set, C7 Data: <a href=“http://oir.harvard.edu/files/huoir/files/harvard_cds_2011-2012.pdf”>http://oir.harvard.edu/files/huoir/files/harvard_cds_2011-2012.pdf</a>).</p>
<p>By Ivy League rules, the minimum GPA allowed at all the ancient 8 schools is a 3.0, but Harvard’s recruited athletes generally have much higher grades. Harvard’s team AI is thought to be 220, possibly higher. For every recruited athlete that is under 220, another team player must be recruited with a 220+ to offset the lower score. With a 200 AI, I would think your chances are pretty slim unless you are a top nationally ranked player. See:
<a href=“https://www.mka.org/uploaded/college_counseling/Publications/AI_Guidelines_Worksheet.pdf”>https://www.mka.org/uploaded/college_counseling/Publications/AI_Guidelines_Worksheet.pdf</a>
<a href=“Before Athletic Recruiting in the Ivy League, Some Math - The New York Times”>Before Athletic Recruiting in the Ivy League, Some Math - The New York Times;