Harvard C/O 2019 Applicants Forum

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 1:54 pm

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mabes · Post by **mabes** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 2:08 pm

linguafranca90 · Post by **linguafranca90** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:00 pm

JS1 just came in! I'll update the spreadsheet accordingly, but looks like the Tuesday trend is over. Anyone else?

Ensalada · Post by **Ensalada** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:11 pm

linguafranca90 wrote:JS1 just came in! I'll update the spreadsheet accordingly, but looks like the Tuesday trend is over. Anyone else?

Congratulations!

Looks like there are between 15-20 slots open as of now.

alpha kenny body · Post by **alpha kenny body** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 3:19 pm

Elle Woods over Uncle Phil? What kind of world am I living in?

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:29 pm

Ensalada wrote:
linguafranca90 wrote:JS1 just came in! I'll update the spreadsheet accordingly, but looks like the Tuesday trend is over. Anyone else?
Congratulations!

Looks like there are between 15-20 slots open as of now.

Harvard-kun still hasn't noticed me yet :c

[+] Spoiler: NOTICE ME HARVARD SENPAI

libertttarian · Post by **libertttarian** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:32 pm

Li'l Sebastian wrote:
Ensalada wrote:
linguafranca90 wrote:JS1 just came in! I'll update the spreadsheet accordingly, but looks like the Tuesday trend is over. Anyone else?
Congratulations!

Looks like there are between 15-20 slots open as of now.
Harvard-kun still hasn't noticed me yet :c

[+] Spoiler
NOTICE ME HARVARD SENPAI

I lol'd

bamb00zled · Post by **bamb00zled** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 4:57 pm

mabes wrote:
benwyatt wrote:
mabes wrote:Is the general consensus that writing a "Why Harvard" essay is silly? If I submit one, is it actively damaging my application?
Don't submit one.
I can virtually guarantee you that your reasons aren't unique.

I'm certain you're right. But I've been sending one that also includes some more info on some of my soft factors, which is why I'm tempted to send it even though I realize that my reasons for wanting to attend Harvard are not specifically unique to me. They just relate to this project I'm doing on my resume etc.

That's why I'm asking if it would be actively damaging

I don't see how it could be actively damaging if it isn't the most generic. Like obviously you're not writing "I want to come to Harvard because its the best and I'm the best and we're a great match." It could show them there is something beside prestige and academics you're passionate about, but I think only if its supported by your experience and resume, which it sounds like it is.

linguafranca90 · Post by **linguafranca90** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 10:28 pm

Has someone posted the most frequent interview questions and I'm not seeing it anywhere? Apologies for being a moron if so.

LittleGiants16 · Post by **LittleGiants16** » Thu Nov 05, 2015 11:25 pm

Every time a new batch of JS1s come out I get progressively more nervous that I won't be getting one at all...

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 12:57 am

LittleGiants16 wrote:Every time a new batch of JS1s come out I get progressively more nervous that I won't be getting one at all...

Worst case scenario, just think about how beautiful that rejection letter will be.

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:32 am

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procell · Post by **procell** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 5:44 am

linguafranca90 wrote:Has someone posted the most frequent interview questions and I'm not seeing it anywhere? Apologies for being a moron if so.

Ditto - really curious what they're like this year. Going to prep this weekend and I'm already starting to stress

LittleGiants16 · Post by **LittleGiants16** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:24 am

Hildegard15 wrote:
LittleGiants16 wrote:Every time a new batch of JS1s come out I get progressively more nervous that I won't be getting one at all...
Join the club

Is there a clubhouse?

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:28 am

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LittleGiants16 · Post by **LittleGiants16** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:31 am

Hildegard15 wrote:
LittleGiants16 wrote:
Hildegard15 wrote:
LittleGiants16 wrote:Every time a new batch of JS1s come out I get progressively more nervous that I won't be getting one at all...
Join the club
Is there a clubhouse?
Yes. It's called Rejection cabin. It's filled with sad movies and sad books along with tons of junk food

I'll bring the beer.

Dcc617 · Post by **Dcc617** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 11:46 am

I had my interview this morning. I had a couple questions not stated in the OP, including:

Why law school now?
What are you most excited about doing at Harvard? Is there a specific faculty member or program that you're excited about?
What would you bring to Harvard, both in and out of the classroom?
How do you measure success?

Overall the woman was very nice and it was a friendly interview. Much nicer than Chicago's.

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:22 pm

LittleGiants16 wrote:
Hildegard15 wrote:
LittleGiants16 wrote:
Hildegard15 wrote:
LittleGiants16 wrote:
Join the club
Is there a clubhouse?
Yes. It's called Rejection cabin. It's filled with sad movies and sad books along with tons of junk food
I'll bring the beer.

dreamerchic19 · Post by **dreamerchic19** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:57 pm

According to the new blog entry by JS, getting your application in early has its' advantage (before January).

Li'l Sebastian · Post by **Li'l Sebastian** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 1:59 pm

dreamerchic19 wrote:According to the new blog entry by JS, getting your application in early has its' advantage (before January).

Yay.

dreamerchic19 · Post by **dreamerchic19** » Fri Nov 06, 2015 2:06 pm

Li'l Sebastian wrote:
dreamerchic19 wrote:According to the new blog entry by JS, getting your application in early has its' advantage (before January).
Yay.

+1 Admissions seems very optimistic!

Hildegard15 · Post by **Hildegard15** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 1:31 pm

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ltbenn · Post by **ltbenn** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 2:50 pm

Hildegard15 wrote:New poll!

Impressed with the choices!

Didn't know anyone knew the MTA song anymore...

ugg · Post by **ugg** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 2:52 pm

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scone · Post by **scone** » Sun Nov 08, 2015 8:22 pm

I saw the Dropkick Murphys live recently. In a field, at night, in the pouring rain. Great fun.