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#*Get a job and work hard. Admissions are often impressed at students who take the initiative to pay their own way into college rather than relying on their parents to cover the exorbitant costs. | #*Get a job and work hard. Admissions are often impressed at students who take the initiative to pay their own way into college rather than relying on their parents to cover the exorbitant costs. | ||
=== Prepare a Stellar Application=== | === Prepare a Stellar Application=== | ||
| − | #Write an essay on a topic important to you. Your essay should do two main things: it should show the admissions officers what an original, interesting, and driven person you are, and that you have top-notch writing skills. You should take the time to write an essay that is meaningful to you and leave enough time for yourself to proofread it when you're finished. You can find the guidelines for the essay on the last page of the application. It should be 250-500 words long. Here are some tips. <ref>https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/8-tips-for-crafting-your-best-college-essay</ref> | + | #Write an essay on a topic important to you. Your essay should do two main things: it should show the admissions officers what an original, interesting, and driven person you are, and that you have top-notch writing skills. You should take the time to write an essay that is meaningful to you and leave enough time for yourself to proofread it when you're finished. You can find the guidelines for the essay on the last page of the application. It should be 250-500 words long. Here are some tips. <ref name="rf17034">https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/get-in/essays/8-tips-for-crafting-your-best-college-essay</ref> |
#*Be original. Write something that only you could write. Show what makes you special. | #*Be original. Write something that only you could write. Show what makes you special. | ||
#*Show your strong character. Tell a story that demonstrates your persistence, work ethic, creativity, or even your ability to learn from your mistakes. | #*Show your strong character. Tell a story that demonstrates your persistence, work ethic, creativity, or even your ability to learn from your mistakes. | ||
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#*Write neatly. If you're filling out your application by hand, demonstrate your diligence through good handwriting. | #*Write neatly. If you're filling out your application by hand, demonstrate your diligence through good handwriting. | ||
#*Be impressive. Describe your activities and honors in the most impressive way possible. You don't have to lie to make the most of your accomplishments. | #*Be impressive. Describe your activities and honors in the most impressive way possible. You don't have to lie to make the most of your accomplishments. | ||
| − | #Make sure that ''all'' aspects of your application are completed before you put it in the mail. If you forget at item of the application, you will not be considered for candidacy. Keep a checklist of all the items you need before you mail your application in or submit it online. Here's what you need:<ref>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/index.html</ref> | + | #Make sure that ''all'' aspects of your application are completed before you put it in the mail. If you forget at item of the application, you will not be considered for candidacy. Keep a checklist of all the items you need before you mail your application in or submit it online. Here's what you need:<ref name="rf17035">http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/index.html</ref> |
| − | #*The application.<ref>https://www.universalcollegeapp.com</ref> | + | #*The application.<ref name="rf17036">https://www.universalcollegeapp.com</ref> |
#*Your essay. | #*Your essay. | ||
#*Your SAT or ACT score report. You should arrange to have the testing company send the scores directly to Harvard's admissions office. | #*Your SAT or ACT score report. You should arrange to have the testing company send the scores directly to Harvard's admissions office. | ||
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#*Your application fee or application fee waver. The application fee is $75. | #*Your application fee or application fee waver. The application fee is $75. | ||
=== Send in Your Application=== | === Send in Your Application=== | ||
| − | #Turn your application in on time (or early). The Harvard application process involves a series of steps accomplished over a period of several months. If you're applying for admission for a fall term early or for the regular admissions deadline, you need to turn in your application on time. The application will be available by mid-August, and you should get a head start on it. Here are some important dates to remember:<ref | + | #Turn your application in on time (or early). The Harvard application process involves a series of steps accomplished over a period of several months. If you're applying for admission for a fall term early or for the regular admissions deadline, you need to turn in your application on time. The application will be available by mid-August, and you should get a head start on it. Here are some important dates to remember:<ref name="rf17035" /> |
#*Early Action candidates should apply by November 1 and will receive notice by December 13th. Harvard recommends that these candidates turn in their application by October 15th. | #*Early Action candidates should apply by November 1 and will receive notice by December 13th. Harvard recommends that these candidates turn in their application by October 15th. | ||
#*Regular Decision candidates should apply by January 1st and will receive notice by March 28th. Harvard recommends that these candidates turn in their application by December 15th. | #*Regular Decision candidates should apply by January 1st and will receive notice by March 28th. Harvard recommends that these candidates turn in their application by December 15th. | ||
