<p>Hey, I am currently in the process of my Early Action application to Harvard and really need some of these questions answered before I submit my final app. I know it is very long and might take a while but I would REALLY appreciate as much responses as possible. Any help with answering ANY of these questions (in order of importance to me) will be greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>1) I plan to write an optional essay on my "fear of death" as an elementary student and how it motivated me to become a medical researcher (in longevity (regarding telomeres), nanotechnology). The impact of this depression as a little kid would probably be overemphasized/slightly exaggerated. But would colleges look down on this as "an immature fear" or would they see my motivation in this? I know its very risky and therefore, this issue is the very important to me. A broader question is how most college admission officers take to fields such as longevity and nanotechnology? Because it is an extremely...progressive/liberal field, would more conservative admissions officer frown upon this "goal" of mine? Or do most admission officers understand and support more liberal scientific prospects like these? Overall, would you advise me towards or away from including these much more..."out there" goals and prospects?</p>
<p>2) My personal essay is written backwards (in third person until the very end where I talk in first person). It shows a deconstruction of my growth as a leader (from founding a nonprofit to student council to a measly attendance secretary in Honor Society and back to when I was a shy boy). However, I realize I have risked a lot to increase the uniqueness of my stylistic effect (backwards, third-person until very last paragraph, even purposeful sentence fragments, as well directing questions towards the reader). Is this wise? Is it good to be unique to stand out or should I rewrite a more formal (and thus more boring essay)?</p>
<p>3) I have 3 5s and 3 4s in terms of AP test scores. This has earned me the highest title of AP Scholar with Distinction, which I will include in my list of Honors. However, should I include my AP test scores with the other Subject Test Scores (I did good on SAT 2: 800, 770, 750)? My main concern is that top-notch like Harvard will look down on 4s but that if I report some of my AP scores, they expect me to report them all. What should I do:
a) Include AP Scholar with Distinction as honor, and do not add AP test scores with my subject tests
b) Include AP Scholar with Distinction and add all AP Scores (colleges don't look down on 4s)
c) Include AP Scholar with Distinction and only 5 AP Scores (might as well get those in if they are perfect)</p>
<p>4) Is a third recommendation letter from my supervisor during an internship a good idea to include? I believe it will be very powerful but I am not sure I am even given an option to include it. Is it allowed and if it is, where do I send it in (do they want mail ins if there is no place on CommonApp)?</p>
<p>5) Is a resume a good idea to include with CommonApp or is it redundant?</p>
<p>Thank-you before hand for your time!</p>