Coming from a lower-caliber high school

want2bIvy
Fri, 04 Apr 2008 14:11:59 +0000

Although I am thrilled on my acceptance to Harvard, I am a bit apprehensive in regards to fitting in with students from very strong prep schools. I attended an all-girls catholic school that has a wonderful humanities program, but not a very rigorous math and science curriculum. We have had two students attend Harvard in the past four years, as well as two students accepted for 2012. Can anyone speak about the adjustment from a relatively non-competitive high school, to an Ivy League University? I am confident in Harvard’s admission committee, and I doubt that anyone would be accepted that could not handle the workload…in fact, I am looking forward to the challenges that I will have to confront. Still, it would be nice to hear about others experiences.

Thank you =)