<p>Have you taken a look at [Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: International Frequently Asked Questions](<a href=“http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/international/faq.html?]Harvard”>http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/international/faq.html?)
Also, this page is useful:
[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Statistics](<a href=“http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/statistics.html]Harvard”>http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/statistics.html)
12% of the Class of 2013 was international.</p>
<p>Now, 7% rate of acceptance from the pool as a whole…</p>
<p>I know it will be frustrating to hear, but no one (even a Harvard admissions officer!) can tell you exactly what your percent chance at Harvard will be. They use a “holistic” process, meaning that they look at your test scores, ECs, personal circumstances, etc. to make their final decision. It may seem unfair at times, but obviously they’re doing a <em>pretty</em> good job considering Harvard’s representation in the top graduate programs, prestigious awards, and job placement. You will often read that “HYP is a reach for everyone,” and this is the reason why.</p>
<p>(And btw I just read this thread in the MIT forum so good luck there, as well. You know that MIT and Harvard have a cross-registration program, right?)</p>