Is this enough to apply to Harvard?

[Progeny]

I'm currently sitting at a 3.8 GPA and a 26AA but my extracurriculars aren't spectacular (I have about 200 shadowing hours and a few club involvements). Is it worth applying to Harvard and do I have a chance?

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[NJ_Doc]

If you meet the prereqs for Harvard you can apply; matriculating is completely different. Look at the WAMC format and you'll get alot more helpful responses. Every school, especially Harvard, looks at more than just GPA and DAT. That being said, your GPA and DAT is basically the same for the 2023 Harvard class profile.

 

[macsak]

I'm currently sitting at a 3.8 GPA and a 26AA but my extracurriculars aren't spectacular (I have about 200 shadowing hours and a few club involvements). Is it worth applying to Harvard and do I have a chance?

#humblebrag

 

[Hi Just Lurking]

Everyone applying to Harvard has basically the same scores. Your EC, Club activities, and other things like founding an orphanage are what set you apart.

You have the stats to shoot your shot. But, I'd say if you're gonna apply you should do it sooner rater than later.

 

[ESPN907]

Anyone can apply

 

[Progeny]

#humblebrag

Sorry wasn't trying to do that. My extracurricular are well below average.

 

[Progeny]

Everyone applying to Harvard has basically the same scores. Your EC, Club activities, and other things like founding an orphanage are what set you apart.

You have the stats to shoot your shot. But, I'd say if you're gonna apply you should do it sooner rater than later.

Good point.

I'll be applying next cycle, I'm taking a gap year to build my application.

 

[2thDoc11]

work on opening up that orphanage that @Hi Just Lurking was talking about.. I'm sure that'll beef up that application

 

[Progeny]

work on opening up that orphanage that @Hi Just Lurking was talking about.. I'm sure that'll beef up that application

Lmao It's on my to-do list haha.

 

[Like_Groceries]

I'm currently sitting at a 3.8 GPA and a 26AA but my extracurriculars aren't spectacular (I have about 200 shadowing hours and a few club involvements). Is it worth applying to Harvard and do I have a chance?

OP, how is anyone who isnt on Harvards admissions committee able to answer this question? We can guess but we don't know... Call HSDM and ask them

 

[S_Diamond_DDS]

Yes stats-wise you fit their class profile.