A few days ago
Anonymous

What are my chances of getting into Harvard?

My grandfather went to Harvard and he had many useful contacts and he served on the admissions board. He says he thinks he can get me into Harvard. My friend also knows someone who works at Harvard. I have a 3.5 GPA and I am going to start doing extracuricular activities. I can get scholarships easily, so money should not be an issue. Do I have a decent chance of getting in?

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A few days ago
Thomas M

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Yes, they work on connections enough that you can probably get in. But will you really feel like you’ve accomplished anything if you only get in by using family connections?
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4 years ago
yau
that’s all very outstanding even though it won’t be adequate. i’m not attempting to place you down. All i’m saying is that I utilized to Harvard with a 4.3, a 2450 SAT a 34 ACT, and a splash extra extracurricular events than you have, and that i grew to become into placed on the waiting record. i did not get into the institute, yet I did get into Yale. you nonetheless have an excellent sort of time to strengthen however. word to as many schools as available. in case you sustain the good paintings, you will actual get into an fairly good college. good success, and that i wish you get what you opt for!
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A few days ago
Habenaro Jack
On your own merits, you don’t have a chance, for either admission or scholarships.

But if you have connections, you can probably worm your way in. Harvard is big on legacy and unlike public schools, nothing stops them for letting people like you in.

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A few days ago
Cookies Anyone?
When you get inside Skull and Bones, let me know how it goes…
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A few days ago
Cathy
If your grandfather says he can literally “grandfather you in,” then I wouldn’t worry.
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A few days ago
!nv!s!ble
You probably have a great chance.
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A few days ago
Anonymous
Well it all depends, by the sounds u have a very high chance.

Keep the dream alive you can do it!

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