How I Got Into Harvard

Do you want to get into Harvard? It isn't easy! SupertutorTV alumnus Stefani shared with us all about her application and acceptance to the prestigious Harvard University.

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[Bellaexe]

Here’s the thing about getting into many Ivy League schools. You are either a genius, or you have a good story to tell.

[loganjames]

If you ever want to lower someone's self-esteem, you show them this video

[reznov]

Says extracurriculars aren't good







Literally teaches foreign students how to speak English in her free time

[jennal]

"i only took classes i knew i could do well in"






takes 9 ap classes and ten ap exams and gets 5 on every class

[girlygirlomg]

Sis u need to share ur quizlet account

[ArnoldSetiadi]

This helped out A LOT; especially regarding extracurriculars, it's really reassuring that you don't need any OFFICIAL awards or grand extracurriculars to succeed.

[clcl]

Getting into Harvard ...

- passion for what you love
- amazing in school

[mishalinstar]

her: im an anti-procrastinator
me: watching this instead of studying for finals

[hellohowareyou]

If anyone wants some essay prompts, my parents who went to Harvard wrote in their essays about:
Skiing down a hill, thinking about life choices
My mom's synesthesia (I have a minor form)
Although they obviously won many competitions, applied when there was still a 10% acceptance rate, valedictorian, are really friendly, etc... Harvard still cares about the essay. Hopefully this helps!

[citrusmixer]

Examples of extracurriculars that help you get into Harvard: Boys/Girls Nation (not state...nation), Eagle Scout, Debate Team Captain, Sports Team Captain, Class President or Student Body President, Black belt in a martial art, Cheerleading Captain (yes, cheerleading really helps), creating phone apps or other software that becomes popular (especially if you're a girl), having scientific research published in a peer-reviewed journal with you as a lead author, being conductor of an orchestra. Starting clubs or organizations doesn't help much because it's very common nowadays. 20-30 years ago, it helped a little.

Basically, find a couple of activities you're really interested in and go after the top level of leadership and accomplishment in those couple of activities.

Things that really don't help much for Harvard: Starting a club or organization that you are "president" of (unless it's something that really became big on a state or national level, not just your school), volunteering, tutoring, mentoring, random clubs (FBLA, HOSA, chess club, math club, etc.), summer camps and programs (unless they are extremely selective and prestigious like TASP or Research Science Institute...usually those types of programs are free), and "leadership In the summer, it would be better to take challenging courses (in Calculus, English Lit, U.S. History, etc.) at a nearby 4-year university and get As in them...that would look good, especially if the courses are in the subject you plan on concentrating (i.e. majoring) in at Harvard.

Hopefully you have near-perfect (or perfect) grades and test scores. Being #1 or #2 in your class looks good. If you've taken AP or IB exams, it looks good to show them a bunch of 5s (or 7s on IB exams), and nothing below a 4 (6 on IB). It helps (a little) to be from an underrepresented state like Mississippi or Wyoming. It helps to express interest in an unpopular concentration like Linguistics or Anthropology, especially if your interest for that subject shows in your essays or activities. It helps to be a girl interested in a STEM major as long as your grades and test scores strongly back up your STEM ability.

Oh, and if you're poor or even middle class (family income less than ~$70k or so), that helps quite a bit. Incorporate that into your essays somehow. Yes, they could just look on your FAFSA form to see your family's income, but they really like kids from poor or middle class (not upper middle, haha) backgrounds. They like kids who overcame adversity or lack of opportunities in their communities and schools. This won't overcome less than great grades and test scores, but it will definitely help.

And if you don't get in, it's fine, really. Harvard (or Yale or any other school) is FAR from a guarantee of any success in life. You will have to make your own success in life regardless of where you graduate from college.

[owenwu]

Ok 5s on 9 ap tests and a perfec 4.0 gpa she’s a genius period.

[__]

Your glasses aren't on your ears wtf lol

[astrologybydivya]

"its a gamble"...yeah that makes me feel very confident...thanks...

[Amielbakshi]

Thank you SupertutorTV for all your helpful videos. You’ve helped me get into HARVARD UNIVERSITY CLASS OF 2023!!!! 🎉 I spent the whole year watching your channel and it’s now all paid off! Thanks so much :)) Good luck to everyone !

[carolineg.]

*gets a 2190 on the SAT* "That wasn't a good score" GIRL I MADE A 1080 AND IM STRUGGLIN

[anny]

What an inspiring person! The point of this video isn't to feel depressed or feel as if you're not as great, everyone has their own abilities and experiences that will shape them and their future. Take it as a lesson on being true to yourself and working hard. Being the same age as her and Hispanic I can in a way relate, however I wasn't a great test taker but that didn't stop me from getting into one of the top public schools. Wish I could read her essays they must have been wonderful, good luck at Harvard!

[fallinlovewithyourself]

I like how her and her shirt both have glasses

[Dani-pfti]

I could finally breathe after watching this video, I mean not that I'll ever make it but it helped me that she was so honest and gave advice that is actually feasible.

[mauthoormotasim]

"your approach to life begins as soon as you let it." I like that.

[marionsalvelty]

i fell in love with harvard when i watched the same movie at the age of14