Part of the reason why I don't list my stats (unless someone requests them) is that they represent only an extremely narrow idea of the picture. As you all might have noticed, those with a strong academic record haven't received many interviews, and some with numbers that seem mediocre have tons. It's SOO important not to discount the REST of your file....your volunteer/shadowing experience, the types of courses you took, any arts or athletics, ability to challenge yourself, personal reasons for pursuing dentistry...the list goes on.
But Audio, Harvard really made it clear that if you receive an interview, they know you have the academic ability to make it through the program. But since there are so few people in the class and since their method of teaching and the tutorials are so unique, they need to choose people that will fit into that program. So by that point, they're really looking at certain aspects of your personality, and have already felt confidence in your academic abilities. And since the program is SO unique and specific, I figure...if they don't think I'll fit it, I'm going to belive them! 🙂
So don't let yourself get even more anxious by comparing your stats to the average of a few years ago or to everyone else's now. This is the chance to sell YOU, as yourself!
