What does Harvard University look for in college applicants?

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Chandra Shekhar | Contributor-Level 9

5 months ago

Students who are planning to enrolled at Harvard must have other qualities apart from meeting the admission requirements. The Harvard University Admission Committee consider other things too such as personal qualities, extracurricular activities, etc.

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