<p>"In an earlier post, I said that Harvard itself should provide extra support for a student such as this, that admissions loves students who have “overcome obstacles,” but once on campus, these same students may need supports that the institution does not yet provide. In this case, tutoring and some extra funds for books etc. would be an example. Accommodations for chronic illness or learning disabilities would be another need for many students. "</p>
<p>Harvard does have extra funds available for students who need emergency money, etc.</p>
<p>There also are tutoring services available. </p>
<p>Something like 96% of students who enter Harvard graduate from Harvard in 6 years. A student like Kadijah who has overcome enormous challenges to get to Harvard certainly has the ability, work ethic and character to graduate from Harvard. I doubt that she would need some kind of special program in order to succeed at Harvard. In fact, compared to the challenges she already has faced, I think that in many respects, Harvard will be smooth sailing for her.</p>
<p>The students who may have a harder time are those who got the ECs and grades for Harvard because lives previously had been micromanaged by well heeled parents.</p>