Drowning in Paperwork

Colleges & Universities Harvard University
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<p>Is anyone else drowning in all the paper work required for Harvard? Is there anywhere where I can get a list of exactly what is required - I have the online list on myharvard.edu but I also want one which includes thing like medical records and Financial aid information. Anyone? Thank you in advance</p>

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<p>You will have to make out your own list, and keep up with both the online reqs and hard copy requests. I’d suggest buying a large accordian file, organize it by topic (FA, medical, housing, etc.) and write a timeline on a sheet attached to the front of the file.</p>

<p>This is a good time to organize and practice staying on top of everything college will require. (Harvard doesn’t really spoonfeed it’s students with an ongoing list.)</p>

<p>An old quote, still relevant, about the college reads: “Mother Harvard does not coddle her young.”</p>

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<p>The Freshman Dean’s Office has a great list/timeline on their site.</p>

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<p>if this is difficult for you, just imagine what harvard work will be like. get on top of it.</p>

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<p>^ ik lol!
The acceptance letter package came with a nice summer to-do list where you check off each item, due dates included. Its on the admitted students website also</p>

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<p>“…the best and the brightest…”</p>

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<p>The website does have a checklist, just print it out and follow it</p>

<p>As stated above, the Freshman Deans office sends a nice folder with a checklist on the back page. Not too difficult to follow. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed from the end of the school year, finals and graduation. Relax and enjoy your summer</p>

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<p>So I think you guys are being unnecessarily harsh (there definitely is an onslaught of paperwork!). But figuring out an organizational system for yourself is a huge thing you need to do, if you haven’t already. Hopefully that’s Harvard’s intent in sending all sorts of crazy forms to you haphazardly.</p>

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<p>Not harsh at all. Just suggesting why you might be feeling overwhelmed. Enjoy your summer without thinking of college applications and have fun this summer, that’s all :)</p>