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How they got into Harvard

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Proven Admissions Strategies from Successful StudentsIn How They Got into Harvard, fifty successful applicants to Harvard University share their tips and tactics for succeeding in the college admissions process. The students profiled in this book were not all class valedictorians, star athletes, or Harvard "legacies." In fact, many were simply strong all-around applicants who beat the odds and got into one of the country's most selective institutions. Through each concise account of a single student's résumé and admissions story, you'll learn lessons and strategies that you can use on your own applications.In all, eight key admissions strategies are addressed, including:-How to identify and present a key talent-How to make your well-roundedness an asset, not a weakness-How to forge connections and use them to your advantageEach student profile also includes all their vital information, including:-Test scores and GPA-Extracurricular activities and awards-Family background and hometown

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Title
How they got into Harvard
Language
English
Released
2005
Format
Paperback
ISBN10
0312343752
ISBN13
9780312343750
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Proven Admissions Strategies from Successful StudentsIn How They Got into Harvard, fifty successful applicants to Harvard University share their tips and tactics for succeeding in the college admissions process. The students profiled in this book were not all class valedictorians, star athletes, or Harvard "legacies." In fact, many were simply strong all-around applicants who beat the odds and got into one of the country's most selective institutions. Through each concise account of a single student's résumé and admissions story, you'll learn lessons and strategies that you can use on your own applications.In all, eight key admissions strategies are addressed, including:-How to identify and present a key talent-How to make your well-roundedness an asset, not a weakness-How to forge connections and use them to your advantageEach student profile also includes all their vital information, including:-Test scores and GPA-Extracurricular activities and awards-Family background and hometown