What percentage of applicants make it into Harvard?

Harvard Admission Statistics 2021

Total Applications	Overall Acceptance Rate	Regular Decision Acceptance Rate
57,435	3.4\%	2.6\%

What GPA do you need to get into Harvard?

Harvard GPA Requirements However, unweighted GPAs are not very useful, because high schools weight GPAs differently. In truth, you need close to a 4.0 unweighted GPA to get into Harvard. That means nearly straight As in every class.

What is the minimum SAT score for Harvard?

Reading and Writing 720-780, Math 740-800 (2019–20)
Harvard University/Typical SAT scores

Do all Harvard applicants get an interview?

After each Harvard hopeful submits an online application — replete with test scores, transcripts, and personal essays — the vast majority of students sign up for an interview with a College alumnus tasked with evaluating the candidate. More than 15,000 Harvard graduates typically serve as alumni interviewers each year.

Will a 36 ACT get you into Harvard?

“If you have a 36 on your ACT and think you’re going to walk into Harvard, it’s not the case.” As recently as five years ago, Stanford was rejecting about 69 percent of applicants with perfect SAT scores. And those scores don’t come easily.

How do I check the status of my Harvard Law School application?

You may check the status of your Harvard Law School application online. This feature allows you to monitor the status of your file at your convenience. Your status will be updated as soon as changes are made to your application.

Does being a US citizen affect my chances of admission to Harvard?

Citizenship does not in any way affect your chances of admission or eligibility for financial aid at Harvard. There is no admissions advantage or disadvantage in being a US citizen.

How does Harvard’s Admissions Office contact applicants?

The admissions office contacts candidates individually by telephone and email. Students let high schoolers stay overnight in their dormitories on campus to give them a taste of Harvard life. Admissions representatives also visit high schools and junior high schools.

How do I find out if someone graduated from Harvard?

The Faculty of Arts & Sciences Registrar’s Office can only verify degrees for alumni of Harvard College or the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences. For inquiries about degrees from other schools, e.g. Harvard Law School, you will need to contact that school’s registrar’s office directly.