What does it take to get into Harvard?

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<p>Sure I know it's hard, but HOW hard?
Does Harvard look more for high standarized test scores and a high GPA?
Or does it look for outstanding extracuriculars and if so, what kind?
Also, how important are AP exams?</p>

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<p>Try this: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/681434-official-harvard-university-2013-decisions-thread.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/harvard-university/681434-official-harvard-university-2013-decisions-thread.html&lt;/a&gt; </p>

<p>It gives a representative sample of those who were admitted/waitlisted/denied into/from Harvard this past year.</p>

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<p>Oh thanks!</p>

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<p>You’re welcome. If you are in the HS class of 2011 or greater (as in not graduating this school year), a Class of 2014 thread will start on March 31st of next year and will provide a new list of statistics.</p>