2023-2024 Harvard

[opabiniafan]

lol i have WL->R undergrad and WL->R transfer, will i be able to collect the med school WL->R ??? time will tell

harvard looooveeesssss to play hard to get like i know you want me 🙄

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[pablo213]

"you got an interview when you applied to Harvard for undergrad, you should definitely get an interview this time around!" -mom

Damn ok I see u opa

 

[mvious]

OOS II, HST and Pathways, complete 7/14, LM 76.8

 

[opabiniafan]

Damn ok I see u opa

hahaha nah harvard (and other ivies) interview everyone who applies for undergrad

 

[coin22]

hahaha nah harvard (and other ivies) interview everyone who applies for undergrad

caveat to this being if you are in a region that has a harvard alum LOL

 

[lbj019]

I can only see two available dates on the portal for interviews, does anyone know if HMS releases more in subsequent days?

Would you mind sharing which dates?

 

[Labe]

I can only see two available dates on the portal for interviews, does anyone know if HMS releases more in subsequent days?

I think I only a few when I scheduled too, but I think they have a deadline by which to claim your slot by. If your interview date doesn't work for your schedule I'd reach out to them ASAP

 

[Talkamar]

For my II I was emailed directly and given two dates to choose from.

 

[lbj019]

OOS Pathways II this morning 😭 doesn’t feel real

 

[SultanateIV]

OOS Pathways II this morning 😭 doesn’t feel real

When were you complete you absolute legend?

 

[lbj019]

When were you complete you absolute legend?

7/17!

 

[Guggenburg]

OOS Pathways II (around 11 AM). Completely insane. LM 72-73. Completed 7/25

 

[sweater.weather]

For those who have/are planning to interview, did you send a thank you note to the Harvard Admissions Office or email one to the medical students directly if they gave you their email address?

 

[SmokeyBear_is_my_dad]

For those who have/are planning to interview, did you send a thank you note to the Harvard Admissions Office or email one to the medical students directly if they gave you their email address?

I just sent mine to the Harvard Admissions Office because on the Canvas it recommended any correspondence be sent to that address including thank you notes. But if the student interviewer gave you their email and seemed comfortable with a thank you letter being sent directly, I think you are fine.

 

[atriablack]

Pathways II like 30 minutes ago! In disbelief.

 

[lychee.jelly.]

Pathways II like 30 minutes ago! In disbelief.

Congrats!! Completion date?

 

[atriablack]

Completion date?

7/17!

 

[pandastory]

7/17!

LM?

 

[atriablack]

LM?

Like 77-78

 

[opabiniafan]

Pathways II like 30 minutes ago! In disbelief.

 

[WickedCool98]

Anyone get an II with stats similar to mine (518, 3.85 cGPA/3.75 sGPA)? Trying to gauge as I build a school list for 2025 cycle.

 

[Premedn8v21]

How long does it generally take to receive a secondary application from HMS?

 

[MDwannabe01]

Has anyone sent an application update? Any pros and cons to sending one now?

I sent one this week, I know it’s “too early” but I had a first author publication on a weaker research application so I figured couldn’t hurt

 

[Semsemrocks]

I sent one this week, I know it’s “too early” but I had a first author publication on a weaker research application so I figured couldn’t hurt

I just got a publication and thinking of sending in a letter of interest for this as well. Did you just mention your publication and reiterate your interest in attending Harvard?

Edit: or did you just upload the details of your publication without a letter of interest?

 

[John Summit]

Dont have any significant updates but what are people’s thoughts on sending a LOI regardless? I feel like it’s kind of purposeless bc its Harvard but idk

 

[pablo213]

Dont have any significant updates but what are people’s thoughts on sending a LOI regardless? I feel like it’s kind of purposeless bc its Harvard but idk

tell em you got diamond camo on black ops 2

 

[atriablack]

tell em you got diamond camo on black ops 2

Instant II

 

[NotADoctor1]

tell em you got diamond camo on black ops 2

Is this an X factor?

 

[atriablack]

Did you just mention your publication and reiterate your interest in attending Harvard?

Dont have any significant updates but what are people’s thoughts on sending a LOI regardless?

The general consensus on SDN seems like LOIs pre-II anywhere don't really make an impact (non-binding commitment from all of us desperate applicants).
That said if you are already sending in an update that includes publications, you can pepper in some comments about your interest, it can't hurt.

 

[atriablack]

Is this an X factor?

Unlocked the key, this is it folks

 

[pablo213]

Is this an X factor?

Yes.

Unlocked the key, this is it folks

 

[John Summit]

tell em you got diamond camo on black ops 2

on two accounts*

 

[atriablack]

on two accounts*

Harvard:

 

[chinidetou]

So when Harvard says they have non-rolling admissions, does it really not matter if applicants submit close to the deadline outside of scheduling? I sent my primary to them in July, but I never submitted my secondary here. I'm planning to submit this weekend either way since it's free with FAP, but I'm wondering if I've made my chances at this school even smaller or if it's not a big deal that I'm submitting super late.

From their website: "The timing of the submission or completion of an application will not affect the applicant’s chances of receiving an interview invitation."

So no, submitting later should not hurt your chances. I'd submit

 

[boomchickapow]

+1 II

 

[PatentForamenOvale]

+1 II

Congrats!! When were they scheduling to??

 

[boomchickapow]

Congrats!! When were they scheduling to??

thanks!!! only scheduling through end of october

 

[atriablack]

I think for every set of interviews they only open up a week or two of dates. I had the choice of 3-4 days within two weeks too.

 

[blinks]

thanks!!! only scheduling through end of october

stats? congrats!

 

[boomchickapow]

stats? congrats!

LM 72! truly insane

 

[TheSixYearGapYear]

LM 72! truly insane

Completion date?

 

[boomchickapow]

Completion date?

7/21!

 

[weavergs]

Interviewed with the MD/PhD recently. Honestly, a pretty mixed experience. One interviewer was amazing, super lovely, and very engaging. The other was physically present but mentally absent. One thing is for sure, though. Harvard -- and, specifically, the Harvard-MIT MD/PhD program -- is the best in the world. I likely won't get in, but I'm sending my best wishes to all those who do.

 

[atriablack]

Though all of my interviews so far have been with chill people and chill vibes, I will say HMS was way more conversational because it was clear the interviewers had read my file and were asking me niche follow-ups. It made for good conversation (and I really appreciated the effort) but I was taken aback by some of the very specific questions about my motivations to pursue 'x' (things about me/hobbies I hadn't thought were that interesting but clearly piqued their interests?). So read what you wrote and be ready to discuss any activity!
But, unlike above, I would rate both my interviewers as very engaged!

 

[6'0 OGFLYERCI]

Though all of my interviews so far have been with chill people and chill vibes, I will say HMS was way more conversational because it was clear the interviewers had read my file and were asking me niche follow-ups. It made for good conversation (and I really appreciated the effort) but I was taken aback by some of the very specific questions about my motivations to pursue 'x' (things about me/hobbies I hadn't thought were that interesting but clearly piqued their interests?). So read what you wrote and be ready to discuss any activity!
But, unlike above, I would rate both my interviewers as very engaged!

Bros going to Harvard 😍😍😍

 

[atriablack]

Bros going to Harvard 😍😍😍

ha I wish 😮‍💨
(HMS pls love me back???)

 

[OreoLover365]

Interviewed with the MD/PhD recently. Honestly, a pretty mixed experience. One interviewer was amazing, super lovely, and very engaging. The other was physically present but mentally absent. One thing is for sure, though. Harvard -- and, specifically, the Harvard-MIT MD/PhD program -- is the best in the world. I likely won't get in, but I'm sending my best wishes to all those who do.

I wouldn‘t think too much about the interviewer who was “physically present but mentally absent.” Every interviewer has a different personality, and I’m sure you did great!

 

[deleted1171273]

I am very drunk rn but.... II !!!! OOS

 

[I_like_Floors]

I am very drunk rn but.... II !!!! OOS

When did u submit?

 

[John Summit]

I am very drunk rn but.... II !!!! OOS

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