South African attempting to go to Harvard

@AGoodFloridian Thank you very much for your kindness! I think I would also like it if more students who feel discouraged, especially international students, see this.

Congrats!! @ZAPrez i am from africa(ethiopia), and i find your acceptance really motivational… I am applying Harvard RD, can you give me some pointers, that you believe worked out for you… Thanks;))

I like how someone said you had an almost 0% chance! Well you showed them! I’m from zambia and I’m 16 and I’m very inspired CONGRATULATIONS YOU DESERVED IT

I never read your original post, but anybody telling you that your SATs were going to keep you out didn’t know what they were talking about.
SAT only really matter for unhooked applicants. You are probably the most textbook example of a hooked applicant that there is. Frankly I’m pretty sure they didn’t even look at your SAT score.
Congrats and best of luck.

@bkmaester. I would say that, at this point nearing the deadline, convey yourself honestly and sincerely in your application. Make sure your essays sound like you. I was really surprised after turning in my app when I discovered that my teacher recs actually supported my essays, let that be you.

Best of luck to you.

@ChitiCrimson Thank you so much. Hope you’re enjoying high school and doing the things you love.
@soze Thank you. You’re too kind!

@ZAPrez thank you very much!