Research - No supplement - Hurts?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>So, throughout my high school career, I've been performing vigorous research. I've dedicated most of my time to research, so my academics weren't that great (not the poorest). I've still maintained a 3.8ish Unweighted GPA, got a 2110 SAT, 800 Math 1&2, 730 Chem, and 5's/4's on STEM AP tests (all without studying as much). I simply couldn't find the time to boost my academics. I've placed in multiple research competitions (national-international level), and published multiple papers (all 1st author) to various journals. However, due to the fact that I am an Asian Male, my academics are definitely below the standards for Harvard. I absolutely love my research, and am willing to continue it at a top university, but I'm still really confused on whether I made the right decision or not. Though I submitted a research paper to Harvard, thinking that that was the only thing that could boost my chances.... I didn't write a supplement about my research passion (since I never had any "interesting" experiences with my research). I'm not sure if that was the right choice. Would not writing a research supplemental essay hurt my chances?</p>

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<p>^^ Sit tight, as there is nothing you can do about it at this point. You’ll find out how everything plays out in less than a week.</p>

<p>“Waiting is the hardest part!”
– Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers</p>

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<p>Relax. I’m sure Adcom members will easily see your passion for research through your impressive accomplishments. No need to spell it out for them too. Wishing you the best this week!</p>

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<p>I’m willing to bet that NOT writing about your research, when your scientific passion is already obvious, boosted your chances of admission, since it gave you more of an opportunity to reveal other parts of you as a person.</p>

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<p>Thing is, I had the opportunity to write about ANYTHING I wanted for the writing supplement. However, I chose not to, because I was originally going to write about my research. I felt like I could’ve talked about other aspects of me, such as my love for magic tricks. </p>

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<p>Inhale, exhale, breathe! It’s okay; many students are admitted to Harvard who don’t submit a supplement. It’s perfectly normal to start second guessing what you could-of, should-have done right before notifications come out. If it makes you feel better, sit down and write about your love of magic tricks and keep that essay in reserve to submit if you are deferred.</p>

<p>See: <a href=“http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/tip-sheet-for-early-admission-applicants-what-to-do-if-youre-deferred/?_r=0”>http://thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/12/18/tip-sheet-for-early-admission-applicants-what-to-do-if-youre-deferred/?_r=0&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Oh, but the demonstrate interest part does not apply to harvard right? Because they don’t care about demonstrated interest？</p>

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<p>^^ Correct!</p>