School Report Part 2

Colleges & Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p><a href="http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/electronic_resources/download/Rollo0809App_SchoolReport.pdf%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/utilities/electronic_resources/download/Rollo0809App_SchoolReport.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>I don't get it. Do you get your counselor to fill out the "Additional general ratings" at the end? How is your counselor supposed to know your "warmth of personality"? And if you get a different "school official" (like a teacher) to do it, then isn't that the same as the teacher evaluation forms on the common application?</p>

<p>Is Harvard the only school that does this?</p>

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<p>^ It seems like it. I am really confused too - I have to give the Common App GC rec form + this one?</p>

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<p>bump 10char</p>

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<p>I want to know as well...another bump</p>

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<p>Call the admissions office...</p>

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Do you get your counselor to fill out the "Additional general ratings" at the end?

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Yes.

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How is your counselor supposed to know your "warmth of personality"?

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There is a "no basis for judgment" box.

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And if you get a different "school official" (like a teacher) to do it, then isn't that the same as the teacher evaluation forms on the common application?

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I think it's implied that it shouldn't be another teacher. If you're friendly with your principal or another administrator, they could probably fill it out too.

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I have to give the Common App GC rec form + this one?

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"Because inadequate information can sometimes diminish a student's chances for admission, a full and candid report is essential."</p>