<p>Hi,
I'm going to apply to Harvard College but I don't really know what should I do.
What I mean is that I'm from Poland, and here applying to any school is much different than in the USA.
I read of course 'apply-to-section' on Harvard College and Harvard Club of Poland web pages but I'd like to get information and tips from students who have some experience, if you know what I mean</p>
<p>International students who get accepted to Harvard tend to be quite phenomenal. Besides being at the top of their own high school class, they have accomplished something that makes them one of the best students in their whole country. That could be an international academic award (e.g. from the International Math Olympiad) or high athletic achievement or political engagement or …</p>
<p>You can still apply to Harvard without a special achievement, but don’t get your hopes up.</p>
<p>One suggestion you often hear is to start the process early. Give yourself plenty of time to study for SAT or ACT/TOEFL exams. Some people retake SAT/ACT – another reason to give yourself plenty of time. </p>
<p>Notify your school what they will need to send to Harvard well in advance - and keep checking regularly that it’s done. Talk to the teachers who know you best about writing you a recommendation letter. There are plenty of examples on the web of good recommendation letters - what to say, and how to say it. </p>
<p>And as b@r!um says, keep in mind that Harvard rejects the vast majority of the applicants, and that being an international student is even harder. (Less than 10% of Harvard students come from overseas.) In a way, applying to Harvard is like playing the lottery.</p>
<p>Sounds bad. But thank you for your information :)</p>