<p>@Jalaquan It’s not like any of us know what goes on in the admissions office. </p>
<p>Maybe they will take it into account.Or…(gulp…for all of us) maybe they already have. </p>
<p>How terrified are you guys knowing that some of our applications have already been reviewed and decided on? </p>
<p>@jalebigirl I’m getting so anxious.</p>
<p>@Jalaquan Hi! The average scores at your school usually do have a role. Each high school submits a profile to Harvard with the average GPA, test scores, a list of past college acceptances, AP/IB classes available, etc. They want to see how well you’re doing in the context of your school. If the average SAT score at your school is a 1550 and you got a 1900, it is more impressive than getting a 1900 in a school with an average SAT score of 2100. This is because, generally, lower average test scores are indicative of less college preparation at your school. So if you’re still able to shine without the guidance that may be available at other schools, that’s awesome. (Here’s a sample High School Profile: <a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/counseling/profile/sampl”>http://professionals.collegeboard.com/guidance/counseling/profile/sampl</a>)</p>
<p>So basically: yes they can. However, you should definitely still aim for your scores to be within Harvard’s range, regardless. Sorry for the long-winded answer lol. :)</p>
<p>To be honest, it’s so relieving to see that other people are as anxious as I am! The only thing keeping me optimistic/sane is planning out the cake I’m gonna bake if (IF) I get in 
At least I’m not the only one going crazy! Hopefully we’ll all get accepted (in a perfect, merciful world!) and we can let out a collective sigh of relief. </p>
<p>Ahhh yeah it’s so nerve-wracking especially since I know that there are so many people who’ve achieved so much more than me. </p>
<p>@hnorelle I’ll definitely be baking so much if I get in!!! Or even if I’m deferred… LOL stress eating woohoo</p>
<p>@hnorelle<br>
if only!
i’ll just make a box of store-bought macaroni and cheese. that’s a celebration food AND a comfort food. </p>
<p>@AuTurtle I’m kind of glad to hear that lol. The average ACT score at my school is a 15 ( yeah… I know), and I scored well above that( otherwise I would not be applying to Harvard lol). I suppose it is still a crapshoot either way though. We will see what happens!</p>
<p>I’ve already created a “Survival Kit” document on my computer in which I list and link to movies, books, websites, videos, music, etc. that will keep me going in the dark post-deferral/rejection days. Hopefully it will help. D:</p>
<p>Oh man I wish I could cook, that would be so cool. I have never really tried, but I am definitely going to start experimenting a lot in college.</p>
<p>Also to all of you who are coming from school with a few acceptances to top universities, I feel you. I come from a state that doesn’t send too many kids to top schools, my school has only recently started started sending kids to the Ivy League. Most kids at my school go to the State Flagship. This only makes the jump we made that much more important. I have been trying to persuade many of my classmates that I believe are qualified to apply to top schools to apply, but they are wary. It’s corny, but you don’t make 100% of the shots you don’t take. Also, just as important, is how quickly you get up after getting knocked down.</p>
<p>Good luck everyone, as we prepare to move into the next Act of our life :D</p>
<p>@calliemoon11 share some suggestions? </p>
<p>i could definitely use me a survival kit right about now. </p>
<p>@youngster9 Cooking is the place where art and science meet, I highly recommend it. </p>
<p>@jalebigirl Some of them are very personal and specific to me, so they wouldn’t really apply for anyone else, but here are some random ones: The Shawshank Redemption, Dave, The Little Prince, Sims, Star Trek: The Voyage Home. :)</p>
<p>Most people who get into Harvard take many AP courses but I wasn’t able to even though my school did provide many of them because I came to the US in my sophomore year and had to take classes required for me to graduate high school. Do you think the admissions officers would consider that and understand my situation?</p>
<p>GUYS!!! Check this out :)</p>
<p><a href=“It’s More Than A Job | MIT Admissions”>http://mitadmissions.org/blogs/entry/its_more_than_a_job</a></p>
<p>It’ll make you feel infinitesimally better, I promise.</p>
<p>@mindyru I know course rigor is very important. A good number of honors/APs is considered practically required. but maybe if they like the rest of your application, they’ll overlook it 
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<p>@calliemoon11 Shawshank is so good! I highly recommend you see Good Will Hunting too (that is, if you haven’t already)!</p>
<p>Omg I love baking!! One of my top choices is a really great honors program at my state school and we had to write 5 sentences that as a group could define our lives. One of mine was about baking and included a pun 
Haha, it worked! Last year I mastered the French macaron and it’s honestly not too difficult, but people think it’s impressive and ask me to make them; I like doing it cause they look so pretty and colorful!</p>
<p>My school is a large, suburban public school. Most kids stay instate. I would say one or (if we’re lucky!) two kids a year get into Ivies + MIT & Stanford? An additional 2-3 will get into top 25 schools. I used to feel some pressure to get in but I’ve gotten rid of that! I’m happy with myself and not too anxious about results (how could one be anxious about a deferral? lol). Whatever happens, happens. Don’t let other people make you feel bad about what is – to some extent – a lottery!</p>
<p>@skslxxbjk Awww! That was beautiful. :’) Thank you for sharing!</p>
<p>@indian101 It’s such a beautiful film!! I’m so glad there’s someone else here who loves the movie. I really want to see Good Will Hunting, but I haven’t gotten around to it yet. Thanks for the suggestion!</p>
<p>What a nice article!!</p>
<p>(500) Days of Summer is my favorite movie; I’ve seen it 17 times no exaggeration. I especially watch it when I feel bittersweet, but it’s a great movie! If anyone wants to check it out sometime or another. I’ll probably watch it the weekend after decisions.</p>