<p>My reaction was stoic but I am heartbroken. I had the credentials and my interviewer told me I was the best person he interviewed and he would do everything he could to get me in… That’s what’s the worst - that I know I had a chance but the selection didn’t go in my favor.</p>
<p>Some less qualified people got in, but some people more qualified than me also got deferred. I’m not mad but I’ve never been more bummed. I know there’s still a chance with RD, but it feels like I failed a lifelong goal.</p>
<p>[insert spiteful quip about affirmative action]</p>
<p>My son is deferred. Valedictorian, captain of two sports, founder of a website, many more ECs etc…
He still hopes he can get accepted RD. He actually felt worse for a friend from another school, who was deferred at Duke- valedictorian, 2350 SAT, great ECs - with legacy at Duke. Just remember that you are all amazing and there is still a chance at Harvard. There are other great schools out there and schools very eager to accept you!!
Congrats to all accepted students! </p>
<p>I got deferred. Congratulations to everyone who got accepted! I certainly haven’t lost hope for the RD round. I created a thread for all deferred applicants to discuss our next actions. </p>
<p>I checked the portal and got in (!!!), but 6 hours later I still haven’t received an email. Is this happening to anyone else and is it a cause for concern?</p>
<p>I’ve loved this thread for a long time. We may not have crashed the portal (#CrashThePortal2k14 is now #CrashThePortal2k15) but we crashed CC for a bit haha.</p>
<p>Congratulations to everyone who got in!!! And to those who didn’t, there are plenty of other colleges, and if you were deferred you still have RD. </p>
<p>I have been looking at this thread for quite a while. I’m currently a junior in high school, and I hope to apply to Harvard SCEA next year like all of you this year. If any of you have the time, would you mind sharing a stats/tips about the college application. Thanks!</p>
<p>Omg you guyss @Karabekian @frozens @Melissawilliams @oxoxhawja3xoxo CONGRATSS! I distinctly remember you as some of the most prominent posters of this thread and im so happy to see that your hard work paid off!</p>
<p>P.S. looking through the decisions thread, I see African American females are killing the game!! Yesssssssssss!</p>
<p>@poisonivy20 AHH. That is so cool that you remember us! Thank you so much for the well wishes, and I know you will do amazing things next year. </p>
<p>@Mango920452 best wishes and thank you. I’d love to share some tips later. I’m not positive, but I think there’s a Reflections/Looking Back subforum somewhere that I may head to. I’ll post my stats eventually. I’d also be willing to talk on the Harvard forum if anyone starts a Reflections thread. </p>
<p>@poisonivy20 and everyone else, thank you very much. I feel lucky to have been accepted. But I know it takes a different sort of strength to keep trying and applying. Best wishes!</p>
Best of luck to you with regards to college applications next year!</p>