| Harvard is one of the most prestigious educational | | | | truth is that it is not that scary. You just need to |
| institutions in the world and many people want to | | | | write about stuff you know and/or how some |
| study there. The problem is that most applicants | | | | experience affected your outlook on life. The whole |
| don't follow a few recommendations that will most | | | | point is to show them your inspiration to choose |
| likely get you picked among the others. Let's take a | | | | Harvard. |
| look at few of the vital things that you need to | | | | Grades are important, very important but they are |
| know before trying for Harvard. | | | | not everything. Here is the ultimate advice: Gain the |
| One of the most important things to remember | | | | maximum from your high school years, take extra |
| when applying at Harvard is that THEY WANT YOU | | | | courses that are interesting for you and enjoy life. |
| TO HAVE A LIFE. This is probably the main selection | | | | The rest will come naturally. |
| criteria after your grades. Best situation is if you are | | | | Last but not least let's turn our attention to the |
| a natural leader with lots of activities and active social | | | | interview. You should be respectful and most |
| life. Arts, sports, music - you choose, just be active | | | | importantly show authentic interest in the school and |
| and you automatically improve your chances of | | | | its essence (not only the name). It is a matter of |
| admission. | | | | luck to get an interviewer that has common interests |
| Another important thing to remember is that you | | | | with you - this helps big time. The thing with the |
| have to promote yourself but in reasonable manner. | | | | interview is that Harvard receives applications from |
| Don't brag and don't be arrogant because this will | | | | hundreds if not thousands of students with the same |
| only bring negatives on you. You should be | | | | grades. This means that the interview is your chance |
| comfortable with your accomplishments and aware | | | | to show why you are unique. What makes you more |
| of your strengths and weaknesses. | | | | qualified for the position? Why do you need good |
| The essay is something that many people consider | | | | education? |
| to be the hardest part in the whole process but the | | | | |