Harvard is looking for talented, accomplished, mature students who have the personality and drive to make the most out of their time at Harvard and who will contribute to society in the future. How can the Admissions Office possibly tell all this from your application?

When you apply to Harvard, the main areas that the Admissions Office will look at include your academic record, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, school and teacher recommendations, and application essays. In some cases, the Admissions Office will also consider your interview.