Harvard 101: What you need to know about applying to Harvard

Application essays? Letters of recommendation? Extracurriculars? Applying to college can seem daunting. In this short video we hope to share everything you need to know in order to apply to Harvard!
Update to Standardized Testing Policy
Starting with those applying to the Harvard Class of 2029 (entering fall 2025), Harvard College will require the submission of standardized test scores from applicants for admission as part of the whole-person application review process that takes a whole-student approach. Please visit our FAQ for more information: college.harvard.edu/resources...
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[@dylansandra]

as a freshman in high school, I am watching all these videos, and I am reminded how much I want to go to Harvard! I see things like this and it gets me so excited and so motivated to continue to work hard! Thank you!

[@jordanmendoza7164]

Me to bro me too

[@FDes1gner]

Inshaalloh I will study at Harvard university

[@santabanter]

I’m sure you’ll fit right in as a virulent hater off all thing non-muslim

[@huzaifasohail1]

@@santabanter what

[@batdisker8917]

If so, every single person is now 100% sure that you're an Islamophobic. ​@@santabanter

[@VeeMeeree]

​@@santabanter??

[@AhmedAli-jv6fw]

​@@santabanter hey! Please be respectful in the comments section. Everyone’s equal - muslims, indians, christians, etc.! Every mankind is equal in God’s sight. Please cheer someome up instead of critizing. Thank you:)

[@adamstheamazing]

As I’m watching these videos, I’m seeing a lot of students investing a lot of money to check off lists, then feeling disappointed that they don’t get in. I wonder if schools can see through this and maybe don’t want to fill a class with one type of student. Try to have fun, love learning, and be yourself!!

[@babyqueenxo]

What's worse is some students get a free pass just because they check one box. The one box no one else gets to check. Now they get to hide it too. If only the admissions were fair and let *everyone* have fun, love learning and be themselves. If only the most passionate and qualified students weren't penalized for the benefit of that favored group🥲I hope more students see through this 🙂

[@suiiiiiiiironald00]

It’s been a month that I’ve been trying to learn more about this university because I don’t know how, but it has become my dream. I’m currently 16 and I’m going to give all my potential to apply to Harvard.

[@joshuarodriguezortiz3176]

manifesting harvard ‘28

[@kevinkim5463]

did u get in

[@turtle926]

🙏 I will get into Harvard 🙏I will get into Harvard 🙏I will get into Harvard 🙏

[@randomDIYandstuff]

Did u get in then?

[@mrcaendyman]

‘26 ahh

[@aishaboubacar502]

This was really helpful. Thank you!

[@World23242]

thank you so much, I am from europe and its been my dream to apply to harvard since i was a little kid. This video has helped me a lot thank you guys so much.

[@Shivi-yr4rx]

mind sharing some information and helping me as i also want to go to Harvard

[@eduardogallegos8596]

This was super helpful, thanks!

[@lovegnrs]

I'm so thankful for this video

[@GGvlogs1]

Thank you for sharing useful information.

[@dovahedi]

Thank you. Do you have such a video for grad application process?

[@educationpage1779]

thanks for sharing important tips

[@lakshmiganta1953]

Thanks for this informative vedio .

[@Stories_islamxan]

God willing I will study Harvard and MIT universities!😊

[@antoniorodrigonegri8294]

Very Important tops! Thanks a Lot for this vídeo! One Day I'll be there! Cheers From Brasil!

[@euphoriastyles1292]

Coming back when I get accepted 🎉🎉

[@boohere2]

It shouldn't be that HARD to get in for people!

[@bryanvilla189]

Any tips?

[@MuhammadTahir-jp5je]

Thank you but please make a video on age and what grade can we apply

[@EhidiamhenJoan-zd6qp]

This is a really helpful video. I would like to ask a question though, what if you already left highschool for a year now and you already have your final exam results, is the mid year report still necessary?

[@red._._.x]

Thank you for this information

[@tahoecal1772]

Thank you for sharing the great information!

[@ShexrozMuxtorovBlog07]

My main goal is studying in Harvard Business School

[@Prometheus--]

good morning y'all

[@Momsaccounter]

Can you guys do a Harvard Tour

[@Chelly-gc6cd]

I am 16 and i want so much to go to harvard wish me luck guys

[@imaginationpictures]

Good luck!

[@AhmedAli-jv6fw]

@Chelly-gc6cd May God fulfill your desire! Also make sure to study hard :)

[@mahhb5181]

Same here am 16 and from out of the us i want it

[@imaginationpictures]

@@mahhb5181 Good luck! May ur wishes come true. Now less wishes and more hardwork.

[@blimpcatt8238]

Ah goodluck ill see you there

[@bhaskarh4852]

Thank you mam ❤❤❤

[@user-cn9lw3jf9d]

I will get to HAVARD..I BELIEVE THIS

[@user-mi9cw9bw6x]

My dream is studying at Harvard university, i know that is not easy to get in to. But I'm trying bust my application well.

[@Stay_gorgeous]

Alright but when does Sat or Act comes in harvard admission process!?

[@jenniespanda_]

Hi! Iam in highschool rn and iam planning to send my application to harvard and i have a question to ask and would really appreciate if you could answer me so if i wanna go to college in 2029 when do i send the application in iam honestly so confused about this and would rlly appreci

[@Mhooodie]

if I was out of highschool for a year doing army training could I use a teacher from my job training or does it have to be a highschool teacher?

[@MubinaMadaminova-wu2ie]

Thank you so much, this video was really helpful 🌱

[@Superteacherlucky]

I’m only 9, and my MOTHER SAYS “you have to climb the mountain early than the other people to get the jewelry first” AND LITERALLY IM 9, AND I HAVE THE STUDY IT AT 9?! THAT LIKE 6 YEARS LATER I HAVE TO STUDY THE SAT

[@Superteacherlucky]

she’s says MY DREAM IS TO APPLY HAVED UNIVERSITY, THATS NOT EVEN MY DREAM

[@fff.i.11]

oh dear, Your mother really wants your best interest. Was your mother not compatible with your dream and her dream? I mean studying something you like at Harvard, for example, or finding a point of compatibility together. You are still young to decide about university. I have two years left to graduate from high school, and I find that I do not know much about what my dream is. You will change a lot as you grow older. So you can postpone talking about university until you reach high school. good luck !

[@user-lf4bz6iw2n]

Do it. if I could go back to being 9 I would start studying at 9.

[@sumanmondalsam357]

Can I still apply for the admission application? what's the last date?

[@levelupgoddess9289]

What are the requirements to get a full ride scholarship?

[@discoverwithpee]

Hello madam. I want to apply for scholarship. Can you help me please

[@KayciaJones-lx8tw]

Hello I know I am in 8 grade but my dream is to go to Harvard I hope in the future I can attend there 😊

[@Messie_royalt]

one day i will be there believe it

[@zohrebehnia5220]

Hi I'm not a U.S resident, and for my grades do I have to translate them?

[@imaginationpictures]

Yes, either by your teachers or a translator

[@zohrebehnia5220]

@@imaginationpictures thank you

[@bryanvilla189]

What would be the alternative if I graduated about 8 years ago and my teachers no longer remember me? (I'm from Mexico).

[@imaginationpictures]

Ask for people who knows you well, family, employers, friends to write you recommendation letters, this is taken into account when u apply.

[@Donya.ss38]

I Just submitted my application.

[@alviinusa]

Whats the update please let us know

[@Kat-py5fj]

Is it too late to apply?

[@rebeccavaintroub2505]

Did u get in

[@Kat-py5fj]

@@rebeccavaintroub2505 decisions come out April 1st!

[@imaginationpictures]

@@rebeccavaintroub2505 Ivy day is on March 28th

[@hateinthemorning]

Bise dicem mina diye biri var size cok asik hsberiniz olsun cokda zeki hemde kacirmatin bence

[@mustafapolat4745]

Harvard araştırırken şak diye yorumunu okudum dedim ne alaka 9EBDEPEB8EBOESOSDBPENEPEPDJK

[@user-hp3dh5ph5p]

Do you need to be top 10% of your school to get accepted into harvard?

[@imaginationpictures]

Not necessary

[@oliviastudyy]

I was wondering, does one need to take the SATs to get into Harvard if I'm from the UK?

[@imaginationpictures]

Harvard is test-optional, so it's up to you to take it or no

[@fatmakamal413]

Will taking the SAT or ACT exams help me increase my chances of admission?"

[@imaginationpictures]

@@fatmakamal413 If u got scores that are up to their standards, yess definitely, cuz it'll be a very rational data set that can set u appart and put u among top 1% + Harvard are no longer test optional starting class of 2029, so to have good shots to pass that preliminary academic sorting, it's always good to aim for 1450+ in SAT

[@fatmakamal413]

@@imaginationpictures Actually, the SAT exam is not offered in my country. Would it be okay if I take the ACT instead??

[@imaginationpictures]

@@fatmakamal413 Yeah ofc, both SAT and ACT are considered the same when it comes to acess ur academic test scores.

[@aseelsamlali8341]

I want a chance for my daughter.. she's a genius girl .. She got high baccalaureate marks with privilege And I cant support her as she deserves.. What can i do !!??

[@user-ff7uz5lh6q]

if she gets enrolled and u have a salary under 85000 then she gets a free scholarship, and if u have a salary of 85000 to 150000, then u have a scholarship but u have to pay 0-10 percent

[@user-iy5fm6di2k]

Can anyone from Afghanistan apply at Harward University?

[@maro-jeffery]

does hardvard give free aid for post graduates

[@imaginationpictures]

I think so

[@leaosly]

💗

[@user-hi1ke5gp6n]

Закрытое сердце. Чем опасна защитная магия: зеркальные стены и стеклянные кококны…

[@user-gu5nm1wr3c]

Hi, I'm Iraqi student and after three or four months I will graduated from high school and but don't join to university yet, I can speak English well, but I don't have the enough money to study in Harvard University so can I study free,or get a scholarship this my dream ❤.

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[@just_deep_breathe]

insha’allah i will study at this university

[@Iwipemyasswithpalestianflag]

Typical

[@EyerusalemEyerus-kt5jh]

I'm a grade 10 student,can i apply?

[@unidentified5390]

No

[@imaginationpictures]

This is technically possible if you are like, extremely special and unique and rare.

[@astronut4342]

me who cant get admitted into watching this 👁

[@pinkgirl1108]

Harvard wait for me I’m coming

[@EliabMicha]

I decree and declare over my life that in 2026 im gonna further my studies in Harvard university. Philippians 4:13❤

[@user-by3pv7cj5y]

Together bro we will meet I'm also have such dream to study there

[@user-by3pv7cj5y]

Together bro also i have such dream in 2026 after advanced level

[@user-hi1ke5gp6n]

Вьетнам

[@Dr.HarshTruth]

You can delete the video now. Thank you

[@mustafapolat4745]

You are funny 😂😂

[@fatmakamal413]

Why? What do you mean?

[@Dr.HarshTruth]

@@fatmakamal413 After the last president scandal, no student is willing to pay to get enrolled there

[@FCm-tq2ho]

HAHA! jokes on Harvard ...