<p>If you listen carefully to what Harvard admissions officers talk about in respect of transfers, they are really looking for that community college late-bloomer gem with a “story.” Think , “from homeless to Harvard.” They really don’t think much of transfers from colleges that can basically serve all your needs. Your best bet, in these circumstances, is not to add more courses and “stuff,” but to find some aspect of history that is unique and covered only by one or two Harvard professors. Write a paper that shows your incredible insight into that part of history, send it to those professors, and request/offer your special research skills and sources to support their unique research. If you get the Harvard professor on your side and he/she is the one writing your rec, you might just have a chance. Either that, or become some incredible athlete quickly – that trumps everything. Become a record holder in swimming or lacrosse or squash. Harvard loves those sports and will cut you some slack.</p>