In at Harvard: Class of 2016 Forum

[jychun412]

Did any of 5/24 WL admits receive admittance letter package already?
I received a postcard and HLS baggage tag yesterday but not the letter.

I'm a 5/24 admit and I just got the admissions packet and tag today in Indianapolis.

ETA: My deposit deadline is 6/21.

okay. thanks! i guess i should be receiving my packet soon.

[Forumbrowser45]

Yeah, I got the tag yesterday, gonna go check the mail to see if I got the packet today.

[kulshan]

What bank is everyone looking to use? I have Wells Fargo right now, and there aren't any locations in Mass. I'm between Bank of America and Citi. Any advice?

I was able to open an account at Harvard University Employees Credit Union over the internet, so that's what I did. The main branch is in Harvard Square, and I prefer a credit union, so I went with it. https://www.huecu.org/

[Mr. Elshal]

What bank is everyone looking to use? I have Wells Fargo right now, and there aren't any locations in Mass. I'm between Bank of America and Citi. Any advice?

I hadn't even thought of this. I use HSBC and the nearest one to HLS is probably the one I use now in NYC. This sucks

[TripTrip]

What bank is everyone looking to use? I have Wells Fargo right now, and there aren't any locations in Mass. I'm between Bank of America and Citi. Any advice?

I hadn't even thought of this. I use HSBC and the nearest one to HLS is probably the one I use now in NYC. This sucks

+1

The credit union thing sounds reasonable, though.

[Eichörnchen]

Did any of 5/24 WL admits receive admittance letter package already?
I received a postcard and HLS baggage tag yesterday but not the letter.

I'm a 5/24 admit and I just got the admissions packet and tag today in Indianapolis.

ETA: My deposit deadline is 6/21.

No signed books eh? I didn't get one. I feel less special.

[EdSaid]

Is anyone else having a problem creating an application on HAHLS? I canceled my old application (btw, there's now a free room in Hastings) and tried to start a new one. It only lets me get to the Personal Details stage and says Step 3 (Profile) is closed.

[LexLeon]

Why don't you just get a bike? Boom, 30 minute walk turns into 10 minute bike ride. Problem solved.

+1

Few appreciate the benefits of the bicycle.

[Kitkatt]

Is anyone else having a problem creating an application on HAHLS? I canceled my old application (btw, there's now a free room in Hastings) and tried to start a new one. It only lets me get to the Personal Details stage and says Step 3 (Profile) is closed.

I'm having the same problem. I can't get to the room selection page at all.

[EdSaid]

Is anyone else having a problem creating an application on HAHLS? I canceled my old application (btw, there's now a free room in Hastings) and tried to start a new one. It only lets me get to the Personal Details stage and says Step 3 (Profile) is closed.

I'm having the same problem. I can't get to the room selection page at all.

Did you just cancel an application? I couldn't access it all weekend after I cancelled an application, but then today it worked just fine.

[Eichörnchen]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

[bosmer88]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

Do you have to bring your car? Bringing a car to Cambridge looks like a pain (and seems expensive), even for a visit. Train, plane, or bus perhaps? I feel you on the hotel prices though.

[sabanist]

You could conceivably park at the airport and bus/T your way around if your hotel doesn't end up having a place for you.

[Eichörnchen]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

Do you have to bring your car? Bringing a car to Cambridge looks like a pain (and seems expensive), even for a visit. Train, plane, or bus perhaps? I feel you on the hotel prices though.

I'm driving so I'm probs gonna need it.

Good tip sabanist, thanks. Mass transit is totally foreign to me (sadly) so I'm just like "what is this how do I do it" and will likely screw it up for a little bit.

[Jaqen]

For anyone keeping track: I got the File Ready for Review email last Thursday and received my aid package this morning.

[TripTrip]

For anyone keeping track: I got the File Ready for Review email last Thursday and received my aid package this morning.

So they marked every document as "received" yesterday for me. I'm just waiting for review now, right?

[MAHamlin]

I received my aid package last night after going under review last Thursday. There was an error, but they were very quick to correct it once I asked about it and they had a revised package put together within two hours of my phone call this morning. I'm very impressed with how quickly they got everything put together and how helpful their office has been.

[Jaqen]

For anyone keeping track: I got the File Ready for Review email last Thursday and received my aid package this morning.

So they marked every document as "received" yesterday for me. I'm just waiting for review now, right?

Yep.

[Eichörnchen]

Ok I hope all the brokers in this city aren't as awful as the one I just had contact with. It takes true talent to make someone who is wants a place give it up because you are so horrendous they don't want to have to contact you.

[Searchparty]

Ok I hope all the brokers in this city aren't as awful as the one I just had contact with. It takes true talent to make someone who is wants a place give it up because you are so horrendous they don't want to have to contact you.

Good luck..

[nbagirl73]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

You should be able to street park in Allston (across the river, by the Business School) for free for a couple days if you're dilligent and read the street cleaning signs, and then you can take the t to wherever you're staying. Look near the intersection of Soldier's Field Road and Western Ave. to start. If you're nervous just come back and move your car every day but it should be fine.

[Eichörnchen]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

You should be able to street park in Allston (across the river, by the Business School) for free for a couple days if you're dilligent and read the street cleaning signs, and then you can take the t to wherever you're staying. Look near the intersection of Soldier's Field Road and Western Ave. to start. If you're nervous just come back and move your car every day but it should be fine.

Nice! Thanks for that info.

Oh and a Cambridge PSA: the Whole Foods is pretty great here.

[Searchparty]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

You should be able to street park in Allston (across the river, by the Business School) for free for a couple days if you're dilligent and read the street cleaning signs, and then you can take the t to wherever you're staying. Look near the intersection of Soldier's Field Road and Western Ave. to start. If you're nervous just come back and move your car every day but it should be fine.

Nice! Thanks for that info.

Oh and a Cambridge PSA: the Whole Foods is pretty great here.

Just curious if you walked there from HLS; if so, how long did it take?

[Eichörnchen]

Oh my god, hotel prices are making me very sad. I want to do the Priceline name your own price, but alas I have a car and it doesn't specify parking or not.

I seriously should have packed a tent.

You should be able to street park in Allston (across the river, by the Business School) for free for a couple days if you're dilligent and read the street cleaning signs, and then you can take the t to wherever you're staying. Look near the intersection of Soldier's Field Road and Western Ave. to start. If you're nervous just come back and move your car every day but it should be fine.

Nice! Thanks for that info.

Oh and a Cambridge PSA: the Whole Foods is pretty great here.

Just curious if you walked there from HLS; if so, how long did it take?

I actually passed it as I was driving out of town to my hotel. I'd estimate that it would take about 25-30 minutes to walk it. Maybe less if you're particularly enthusiastic.

On the upside, the prices at this WF are surprisingly reasonable (as far as WF goes). A lot of items are actually cheaper here than at my Midwestern WF. Off the top of my head, I saw $3.99/doz organic eggs, $6 gallon organic milk, $1.40 for larabars, $4.99/lb organic strawberries, bananas .74/lb. Just for a reference point as to what to expect.

[trojandave]

On the upside, the prices at this WF are surprisingly reasonable (as far as WF goes). A lot of items are actually cheaper here than at my Midwestern WF. Off the top of my head, I saw $3.99/doz organic eggs, $6 gallon organic milk, $1.40 for larabars, $4.99/lb organic strawberries, bananas .74/lb. Just for a reference point as to what to expect.

Eichornen, meet my friend Trader Joe. I think you two will get along