<p>Sorry, but no one has gotten into Harvard yet. If this is what he’s telling people, he’s pulling your leg.</p>
<p>I was in a situation like yours a while ago. My friend had low stats for some (most) of the schools that she was applying, and she really had high hopes that an ivy or plus school would accept her. But I chose not to say anything because I also had my own apps and colleges to worry about. Before I knew it, March came and then… the letters. Needless to say, she was disappointed, but I have reason to believe that she probably knew her chances all along and just didn’t want to admit it. </p>
<p>Unlike some of the posters here, I didn’t get the impression that you were trying to be jealous or condescending. I agree that it is quite agnoizing to watch someone act “out of their league”. Just have some patience for your friend because eventually she/he will come to understand the reality. Those top schools are reaches for everyone, and in a time and day like this when there’s more 2400’s and 36’s than ever was in history, no one should be so confident about their chances, not including your friend. But I agree with others here that it’s your best bet to stay quiet and not say anything. Remember, it’s his/her life, and while you might feel concerned for him/her, in the end, s/he will have to decide for him/herself.</p>
<p>^ and I believe Harvard ended their EA program a few years ago.</p>
<p>maybe he got a likely letter? is he an athlete? But yeah, Harvard decisions are definitely not out yet. And I don’t even know if likely letters have been sent out/if Harvard does likely letters.</p>
<p>While there’s no official date for likely letters, they usually come out in late February/early March. If he were to get one, it’s nigh impossible that he’s gotten one this early. Harvard only started reading apps a month and a half ago. Most apps came in at the very end of December, and with 30,000, Harvard likely hasn’t gotten anywhere near this guy’s. So, basically, he’s lying.</p>
<p>He might have a few cousins who all work at Harvard, or he might be a psychic who can predict the future. You never know and you should never assume that someone doesn’t have secret advanced knowledge of the Harvard admissions process.</p>
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<p>I agree. Your friend is pretty much an adult now. As long as she is financially capable of applying to a whole bunch of really selective schools and is still considering some good less-selective schools she’s pretty much good to go. Eventually, intelligent people who have high aspirations for themselves either reach them or change them.</p>
<p>Many Harvard athletic recruits have had likely letters in hand since November</p>
<p>I have a friend who doesn’t have the best stats, yet is applying to Harvard, Princeton and Brown. Instead of telling her how unlikely it is for her to be accepted, I’m hoping for the best. =)</p>
<p>The window for Ivies to send Likely Letters is from Oct 1 to March 31, by joint-ivy agreement.</p>
<p>The whole “I’ve already gotten into Harvard” thing smells fishy to me. Maybe he’s another Kevin Hart <a href=“LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Man United want Palace's Guehi - ESPN”>http://sports.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/football/news/story?id=3234302</a> who has a need to feed on the limelight???</p>
<p>Great question collegebound! I’m in the same boat! A girl at my school thinks she’s going to go to Harvard and struts around telling EVERYONE that she’s gonna go to Harvard, although her ECs are weak and her test scores are comparitively low for a school of such caliber. Reality will hit hard for her in April…but great advice in this thread! Thanks!</p>
<p>Two words: Azia Kim</p>