What to Do in 9th Grade to get into Harvard

The_Ace_is_Back
Sun, 16 Apr 2006 12:29:14 +0000

Japan would be fricking awesome, do it. Great experience, you’ll mature and learn about yourself, huge culture shock which you’re going to have to adjust to, they’ll like it. Can’t harm your admissions. Make the most of your time there though - get to know the natives, take part in the customs, try out all the freaky things they do over there, ask lots of questions, be observant (how is Japanese education different to Western education…), take photos, remember interesting things, compare the their culture with ours (eg Japanese attention to detail… East Asian philosophies… business… success… stuff like that). Oh and karaoke. Compulsory for first timers. You might be able to write an essay on your experience.

Also, about doing the hardest courses on offer at your school… surely you should do the ones you enjoy most?