HOW I GOT INTO HARVARD: Stats, Grades, and Extracurriculars 

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! ♡

Thank you so much! I hope to keep bringing awareness to important issues! ♡

Thank you so much! ❤️ I hope you’re doing well!

Thank you!

DayOnna Carson aww that’s so good, congrats!

Thank you! Those were the only AP courses that my school offered.

@@dxyonna - Ahhh makes sense because you took advantage of the classes offered - congrats again! 🎉

That’s amazing! Please apply to the Ivies!

@@dxyonna yeah I was think about that! My dream school actually is Harvard😂

@@ritaikwuegbu6845 did you get in too??

This definitely shouldn't affect your chances of getting into an Ivy League! Usually, on the Common Application and other college applications, there is a section that you fill out titled "Additional Information/ Comments." In that section, you could explain your situation to admissions officers who read your application. That is completely out of your control, so you won't be penalized for it. Sometimes, schools don't allow underclassmen to take certain advanced, college, or AP classes. You might have to be in a higher grade to take the class, which is fine. But if freshmen can take Algebra 2, and they aren't letting you, you might want to have your parents contact the administrators. That doesn't seem fair. The "Additional Info" section of the college application is also very useful for explaining extreme circumstances that may have affected your ability to do your best. If someone made really low grades one semester due to a death in their family that affected them, the admissions office would be understanding of their situation.

I would definitely keep emailing, though, and maybe even call so that you can get your schedule sorted out before classes get settled in.

@@dxyonna Thank you so much for your advice! Congrats on everything:)

J Challenges Thank you so much! I’m actually not an international applicant, I live in the U.S.!

YES! You definitely have a chance with Harvard! Perfect grades and/or perfect ACT/SAT scores will not guarantee anyone an acceptance, and most schools are looking at essays and students' leadership capabilities. As long as you show that you are involved in your school with extracurriculars or volunteering and make a good impression in your interviews, you have a chance at any school you like!

@@dxyonna May I show you my extra curriculars?😭 thanks so much for responding!!!

@@limellama1490 Sure! You can tell me your extracurriculars, but don't include any personal information because other people might see it here on RU-vid :)

@@limellama1490 You have done so many amazing things throughout your high school years, so I'm sure you will do amazing in the application process! Just make sure your personal essay really stands out!

@@dxyonna Okay thank you so much!!!

Hey! Where I live, we typically take the ACT, so I wasn’t required to take the SAT. My ACT score roughly translates to a 1400 to 1410 in SAT’s scale.