Harvard C/O 2019 Applicants Forum

[texasellewoods]

Can confirm, I'm as yet undecided but I joined the group. I'm also swooning over receiving my HLS email address earlier today, and eagerly looking forward to receiving my physical letter, so damnit if JS and her crew aren't doing a fantastic job at hyping me up to go despite my not even having said yes yet haha.

Wait until you get the book....... I'm wearing my Harvard tshirt right now because I woke up this morning in a really pro-H mood after reading my book last night.

[RedWhite&Blonde]

I went complete in late September, and haven't had a JS1 or a ding. Is there a reason they ever hold people this long?

They think there is still a chance that they will take you.

In the same boat as you! Virtual hugs!

[cranburial]

Can confirm, I'm as yet undecided but I joined the group. I'm also swooning over receiving my HLS email address earlier today, and eagerly looking forward to receiving my physical letter, so damnit if JS and her crew aren't doing a fantastic job at hyping me up to go despite my not even having said yes yet haha.

Wait until you get the book....... I'm wearing my Harvard tshirt right now because I woke up this morning in a really pro-H mood after reading my book last night.

Do you get a shirt in the acceptance package?

[texasellewoods]

Can confirm, I'm as yet undecided but I joined the group. I'm also swooning over receiving my HLS email address earlier today, and eagerly looking forward to receiving my physical letter, so damnit if JS and her crew aren't doing a fantastic job at hyping me up to go despite my not even having said yes yet haha.

Wait until you get the book....... I'm wearing my Harvard tshirt right now because I woke up this morning in a really pro-H mood after reading my book last night.

Do you get a shirt in the acceptance package?

Haha no my mom sent it to me and my SO got me a hat. With the keychain and the book and the email I'm like well I already have all this stuff......... I might as well just go..... I can't waste the money spent on the Harvard swag!!!!

[jtg21]

Can confirm, I'm as yet undecided but I joined the group. I'm also swooning over receiving my HLS email address earlier today, and eagerly looking forward to receiving my physical letter, so damnit if JS and her crew aren't doing a fantastic job at hyping me up to go despite my not even having said yes yet haha.

Wait until you get the book....... I'm wearing my Harvard tshirt right now because I woke up this morning in a really pro-H mood after reading my book last night.

Do you get a shirt in the acceptance package?

Haha no my mom sent it to me and my SO got me a hat. With the keychain and the book and the email I'm like well I already have all this stuff......... I might as well just go..... I can't waste the money spent on the Harvard swag!!!!

That's awesome! I feel like if I got enough Harvard swag, that could totally sway my decision.

[Bearlyalive]

Can confirm, I'm as yet undecided but I joined the group. I'm also swooning over receiving my HLS email address earlier today, and eagerly looking forward to receiving my physical letter, so damnit if JS and her crew aren't doing a fantastic job at hyping me up to go despite my not even having said yes yet haha.

Wait until you get the book....... I'm wearing my Harvard tshirt right now because I woke up this morning in a really pro-H mood after reading my book last night.

Do you get a shirt in the acceptance package?

Haha no my mom sent it to me and my SO got me a hat. With the keychain and the book and the email I'm like well I already have all this stuff......... I might as well just go..... I can't waste the money spent on the Harvard swag!!!!

I just have a red-ish shirt that I call my Harvard shirt now Wore it for my interview, and coincidentally was wearing it when I got my JS2.

But the above sentiment is exactly why I'm avoiding legitimate HLS stuff. If I was handed a HLS jacket at this point, all rational thought would go out the window and I'd have an extended mental blackout, before suddenly coming to wearing a gown with a HLS diploma in my hand saying, "Wuh? How'd I get here?"

[Olliedemars]

Had my JS1 & ready to join you all! Was told I'd likely have a decision by April 1. Lots of Lamaze breathing 'til then.

[dooritos23]

So happy for all of you getting your JS2s!!! Anyone advice for the JS1? Mine's this Friday.

[drblakedowns]

In previous years, when was the latest that JS1s went out?

[sgtous]

Had my JS1 & ready to join you all! Was told I'd likely have a decision by April 1. Lots of Lamaze breathing 'til then.

Had my JS1 yesterday too, though not with JS. Was told the exact same thing haha.

Now the wait...

[jetsfan1]

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I just have a red-ish shirt that I call my Harvard shirt now Wore it for my interview, and coincidentally was wearing it when I got my JS2.

But the above sentiment is exactly why I'm avoiding legitimate HLS stuff. If I was handed a HLS jacket at this point, all rational thought would go out the window and I'd have an extended mental blackout, before suddenly coming to wearing a gown with a HLS diploma in my hand saying, "Wuh? How'd I get here?"[/quote]

Lol'd hard at this. Idk about you guys but it was like this for pretty much every school for me. It's only just starting to wear off a bit to the point where I can start to think rationally about this decision.

[hopeful94]

Anyone else praying for another round of JS2's today? Putting some positive energy geared toward admissions into the world this morning.

[TheKisSquared]

Anyone else praying for another round of JS2's today? Putting some positive energy geared toward admissions into the world this morning.

I performed my morning JSx dance in the form of slight dancing on the treadmill.

Now to try to pretend this thread doesn't exist for the rest of the day....

[GrapesOfLaugh]

In previous years, when was the latest that JS1s went out?

I just looked at the last two cycles, It appears to be between 3/6-3/11, aka the 2nd week of March. I'm above both medians and in your boat, so I'm waiting until then before I give up hope.

[lawsk3wl]

Anyone else praying for another round of JS2's today? Putting some positive energy geared toward admissions into the world this morning.

I am! But I think we should all realistically prepare for an imminent round of dings

[schocolate]

I am! But I think we should all realistically prepare for an imminent round of dings

Mmm, dat realism.

[pterodactyls]

Anyone know how many applicants they plan to interview this cycle? Is is still 1,200 or are they increasing to 1,400? I know that was a rumor I heard.

[James.K.Polk]

Still praying for a JS1, but with a complete date in early October, I think a JS-less WL is the best case scenario... Which would suck.

[TheKisSquared]

Still praying for a JS1, but with a complete date in early October, I think a JS-less WL is the best case scenario... Which would suck.

I'm complete since November!
Someone said JS1s go out as late as March. No giving up hope until the ding letter comes.

[EnderWiggin]

Anyone know how many applicants they plan to interview this cycle? Is is still 1,200 or are they increasing to 1,400? I know that was a rumor I heard.

This was discussed on page 115 of this thread. IMO the comment JS made in 2012 about the changes in interviewing was misinterpreted and the number of applicants interviewed each year is not ever-expanding, but rather is fairly consistent year to year in keeping with the 2012 changes.

[pterodactyls]

Anyone know how many applicants they plan to interview this cycle? Is is still 1,200 or are they increasing to 1,400? I know that was a rumor I heard.

This was discussed on page 115 of this thread. IMO the comment JS made in 2012 about the changes in interviewing was misinterpreted and the number of applicants interviewed each year is not ever-expanding, but rather is fairly consistent year to year in keeping with the 2012 changes.

Thanks! Sorry for the repost, was just wondering if there was any new info. But now that I see that discussion was on Feb 8th, I'm sure there is not haha.

Your consistent 1,200 theory makes sense to me. Why would they ever-expand interviews if they were going to accept the same number every year? It's just more work for the admissions staff.

[QuentonCassidy]

Anyone know how many applicants they plan to interview this cycle? Is is still 1,200 or are they increasing to 1,400? I know that was a rumor I heard.

This was discussed on page 115 of this thread. IMO the comment JS made in 2012 about the changes in interviewing was misinterpreted and the number of applicants interviewed each year is not ever-expanding, but rather is fairly consistent year to year in keeping with the 2012 changes.

+1, I take Ender's side on this. There is nothing that I can find that implies the admissions office continued to expand interviews beyond the initial bump to 1200

[yanshuining]

Just had my JS1, now the wait starts...

[Topszn]

Just had my JS1, now the wait starts...

how'd it go? any prep tips would be appreciated, mine's next week.

[MajinBuu]

Just had my JS1, now the wait starts...

Same! I hope we hear by end of March. Happy waiting!