<p>WillyShakes: NSM seems qualified to answer admissions questions, and she seems correct. It is unlikely that the adcoms will watch the tape, let alone send it to anyone qualified to evaluate it. So, try to pass the message in other ways. Have you thought of including a picture? Memorable graphics can add a lot to your application. Basically, you want your application to be remembered over every other.</p>
<p>Compbase: The day after the election is not the best time to evaluate this place. Many people were shouting obscenities or just moping around. It usually is a very friendly place. True, some people are worked up about themselves, but they were that way before coming to Harvard.</p>
<p>Every freshman takes four classes. My favorite class is Economics 10, led my Martin Feldstein, the former cheif economic advisor for the White House. Marty lectures occasionally to all six hundred Ec10 students, but mostly the course is taught in "sections" of 15-20 students. I find this the perfect blend of big-name lectures, and one-on-one attention.</p>
<p>It's funny that people are posting here about how Harvard students are asocial, and must study all the time. If anything, people are too social and don't sudy enough. It is all what you make of it, so don't worry about not being able to handle the workload.</p>
<p>Harvard housing is second to none. Really, the worst housing here is the best at any other college. I have a double, with a common room and bedroom. There is a fireplace in my room, high ceilings, and wood floors. Some freshman have marble staircases, and stained glass windows. There is graffiti scratched into my winow ledge from the class of 1908. It is simply fantastic.</p>