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- Application
- Common App
- Recommendations
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- Personal essay
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- Regular decision
- January 1, 2027
- Early Action
- November 1, 2026
- Early Decision
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Supplemental essays
Harvard has long recognized the importance of enrolling a student body with a diversity of perspectives and experiences. How will the life experiences that shaped who you are today enable you to contribute to Harvard?
Required · 150 wordsDescribe a time when you strongly disagreed with someone about an idea or issue. How did you communicate or engage with this person? What did you learn from this experience?
Required · 150 wordsBriefly describe any of your extracurricular activities, employment experience, travel, or family responsibilities that have shaped who you are.
Required · 150 wordsHow do you hope to use your Harvard education in the future?
Required · 150 wordsTop 3 things your roommates might like to know about you.
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