<p>Dear DaFunk,</p>
<p>The Admissions Office at Harvard College is delighted to see that you have begun your Common Application and have indicated your intent to apply to Harvard. We would like to remind you that early submission of your forms provides more time for the evaluation of your credentials or for replacement of any missing materials. It also allows us more time to schedule an alumni interview with you if possible.</p>
<p>We have already begun our careful evaluation process, reading applications in the order in which they are completed. All applicants and their guidance counselors and teachers are encouraged to submit their application materials by December 1st, a month ahead of the January 1 deadline.</p>
<p>We ask that you submit your portion of the application as soon as possible and follow up with your Guidance Counselor and teachers about their letters of recommendation. If you would face difficulty paying your application fee, please remember that Harvard accepts fee waivers.</p>
<p>We are looking forward to reading your application and learning more about you.</p>
<p>The Committee on Admissions
Harvard College</p>