what is the moral profile of a future harvard student? serious answers please?
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Snooty.  Thinks it's OK to step on the little people.  Did you hear about that recent rape case?  It was some IV league college...Duke maybe?  The whole thing was pretty bad.
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I can't offer you any examples (that would be a violation of policy and ethics), but I can tell you what you should include.\n\nWho am I (education, experience, awards, skills, distinctions, etc.)?\nWhy am I interested in this field of study?\nWhy am I particularly qualified for graduate study in this area? How have I prepared for study in this field?\nWhy am I interested in this particular program?\nWhat is my potential specific area of interest? Why?\nWhat are my interests or influences in terms of theory?\nWhat are my long-term goals?\n\nAnd for goodness sake, PROOFREAD for grammar and spelling errors!  Your application statement should be in PERFECT English (or whatever language the program favors).\n\nIf there are any blemishes on your undergraduate transcript, or gaps in your preparation, explain them.\n\nAlso, it's always a good practice to show familiarity with current literature in the field, *especially* if you are not submitting a current writing sample.\n\nOne other piece of advice: Tailor each statement of intent for each program. Speak with your current professors before you apply, and ask about the strengths of various programs. You should already know which scholars are of greatest interest to you as mentors, but it is always wise to ask current professors if they know these scholars. (You may learn that Professor XX, while brilliant, is a lousy mentor for grad students.) \n\nHope this helps!
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To attend an ABA-accredited (American Bar Association) law school, you seem to have the numbers.  Your current university may not garner the fame of Harvard but should be more than enough to ensure that your undergraduate education wasn't spent at a questionable school.\n\nA high LSAT score would be a big boost and will probably factor more than your GPA.  While your GPA will meet the minimum requirements, the top law schools will usually want at least a 3.5 and really no lower than a 3.3.\n\nWrite a really good essay and focus on how you've improved and mature during your undergraduate years (you've made mistakes but you've found successful ways to fix them).  Get a couple of really close professors (those who've seen your improvement, particularly) to write some awesome recommendation letters.\n\nAnd, yes, being a minority helps (female and/or anything but Caucasian for law schools).\n\nIt's going to be hard to hide the fact that your freshman year was rough so don't try it.  Focus on how you've improved and turn it into a positive experience which you learned from with elaborations of the specifics you provided here.  You don't have a guaranteed ride at any law schools but you won't find any doors locked either.\n\nBest of luck.
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First off, I went to Harvard.\nSecond off, I want to respond to the first asnwer on here, who talks about how the "Ivy leage was founded upon traditions of excellend, yada yada yada"\n\nlet me make this clear:\nTHE IVY LEAGUE IS NOTHING MORE THAN AN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE\nThat's all it is.\n"Ivy Leage" does not really mean anything about academics.\n\nIt just happens that all the Ivy League schools are very good.\nBut they are not equal.\nHarvard, Yale, and Princeton are consistently among the top 5 Unversities in the country.\nColumbia, Brown, Princeton, and UPenn are usually in the top 20 or so.\nCornell is not considered as strong.\nThere are several private universities which are better than some of the Ivies, and several State schools which are better than some of the Ivies.\n\nI don't mean to be obtuse about this, but I think the "Ivy League" has kind of a false reputation. People need to realize that all it really means is that those 8 schools compete against each other in sports, and that together, they are not the pinnacle of higher education. People should look at individual schools.\n\nNow, to actually answer your question about workload.\nI didn't actually feel that the workload at Harvard was that particularly difficult. And having spoken to my friends at several othe universities, including big state schools, I really don't think Harvard is any more difficult than they are.\nIn fact, I think some state schools are probably HARDER than Harvard. That's because at Harvard its VERY hard to flunk out. Pretty much the lowest possible grade you can get is a C. No one at Harvard gets Ds or Fs. Why is this? Is it because Harvard students are just naturally smart? Maybe... But many Harvard students, once they reach Harvard, develop bad study habits...just like students anywhere else. Many of them turn in sub-par work. A bad Harvard essay that gets a C could easily get a D or an F at a state school. That's because harvard wants to keep its retention rates and graduation rates high, and because most people are paying lots of money to be there.\nState schools dont care if they flunk people out, because their mission is to education the young people of the state, and there are always lots more who would be happy to take the place of those who flunk out.\n\nThat said, there's a lot of variability. Arizona State is probably easier than Berkeley. \n\nBut professors are professors, and no matter where they teach, they generally expect high quality work of students, or else they hand out poor grades.\n\nSo, in conclusion:\nI think the difference in difficulty between Ivies and state schools is neglible.\n\nRemember, too, that there is a huge range in difficulty between different departments within the same university.\nScience and engineering tends to be harder in grading than humanities. Thats a fact, whether you're talking about Harvard OR Arizona State.
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Check the admissions and other prequisites required for entering that college. Do visit Harvard official website. make sure you're indeed an excellent candidate and I hope you could do something before taking your TOEFL.
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http://www.college.harvard.edu/student/organizations/\n\nIt has a huge list....hope it helps!
670403
There are lots of different types of universities and colleges out there. While your current grades may not get you into Harvard, they will get you into many other very good schools. And if you are able to improve your GPA over the next year, they'll love that - schools often will weight later grades higher than earlier grades. You can also bolster your application with well written essays (you write well, so keep that up) and some strong extracurriculars. With extracurriculars, try to do at least one thing in depth - you don't have to do tonnes of stuff - in fact, it's better if you focus a bit and do a few things in depth. So if you have an interest, pursue it, and you'll be able to talk about that on your applications. And see how your SAT and PSAT go. \n\nIn fact, there are lots of schools out there that actively court serious students with B averages. \n\nSchools that you can look at - really good schools with great reputations that may fit you - include the following:\n\n\nIthaca\nFordham University\nMarymount\nSUNY Binghamton\nUMass Amherst\nBoston College\nQuinnipiac University\nClark University\nUniversity of New Hampshire\nUniversity of Vermont\n\n\nThose are just a few examples from the northeast. There are lots more. Some of these might be a slight stretch for you, but all are truly realistic.  \n\nThere's a resource, below, that might help you. You'll see a summary of the article, but I think you have to pay for access to the complete contents. Your parents may be willing once they see the summary. Or you may be able to pick up a copy at your local bookstore. I think it's, maybe $6.00.
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First, fly to Logan Airport. Then you can take the blue line to the red (Alewife), and get off at Harvard Square...\n\nIf you want to get into Harvard, you'll need extremely good grades, very good SAT scores, extracurriculars with depth and breadth, good writing skills for the essays, and a little something extra. \n\nRemember, all students applying to Harvard have all of the above, so you need to be able to explain what is special about you - have you done something spectacular, or different? Are you extremely skilled at something? What sets you apart - and use the essays to talk to those things.
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You have a counselor in the school office who would be happy to meet with an eager and motivated student such as yourself. Ask who your school counselor is then set up an appointment and ask these questions. If you don't get the results that you are looking for contact Harvard Law on your own and Yale as well. Write them a handwritten letter of your intentions. \n\nhttp://www.yale.edu/\n\nhttp://www.law.harvard.edu/
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I'm quite sure Harvard offers one. \n\nGood luck.
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I think they recurit, but i dont think they can recieve full scholarships, probably half ones. I had a friend who went to harvard she made a perfect 1600 and had like a 4.4 gpa and harvad said they dont give out scholarships for merit. Only need based scholarships are given out
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Last year I was tutoring two kids from high school who were taking college courses. They both went to Harvard. One was the highest and the other was 3rd in his class at a top high school. They each had over 2300 on the SAT. They each had won a national gold medal in a tough science competition. One was captain of the math team and a soloist in the school orchestra on two instruments, the other one was captain of the debate team and a champion cross country runner (4th in state). They both acted in the school plays, and both of them were active in their churches and were leaders in student groups that did charity work with homeless people. \n\nWhat great kids! But the real thing about them was they were passionate about everything they did. That is the kind of kid who gets accepted to Harvard, and that is the kind of kid who belongs there.
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Honestly, I think each student can learn as much in Arizona and Harvard. If Arizona State University offers law school then i'm sure each student will learn the same amount as harvard because otherwise they wouldn't know they same and wouldn't be able to do their job as good and being a lawyer is a very serious issue so basically the schools would be cheating you.
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I suggest you to get accepted at Harvard. Just like him.
814240
Honesty really is the best policy. Let them know you had problems with motivation and give reasons why always follow up with how you've changed then go on to the importance of college life and experience, eventually moving on to what you want to do with your life (give specific goals) and how the importance of a college education from that particular school is detrimental to you not only now, but in your educational and career goals. \n\nI basically just wrote a very basic outline for you. Remember all things are in presentation and leave the paper on a positive note firmly telling them the importance of your education and that school. Good luck!
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Ofcourse, we could look it up in Websters, but who has the time.\nMoral to me is the foundation of doing the right thing.\nBoy is that hard.\nDamn you "Moral" !!!
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Definitely a 4.0, but you have to offer much more then good grades on your transcript (extra curricular activities, sports, leadership... anything that really stands out). They're looking for people with a wide range of talents. Its sad, but its true if your a women you'll have a better chance, and if your ethnographic. Harvard is one of the absolute most prestigious university's to get into... but there are plenty other well respected colleges that aren't as competitive to get admission.