@elisempham: There’s a reason why these answers have different outcomes…and it all comes down to institutional priorities and fit: ✅ACCEPTED: This student started with something they already did, then shows how a specific Harvard opportunity helps them think more carefully about impact before scaling it beyond their own community. That signals judgment, responsibility, and direction, which are three values Harvard cares deeply about. ⚠️WAITLISTED: This student understands Harvard’s values, but they stays aspirational. It’s not enough to talk about growth and impact without grounding those goals in lived experience or showing why Harvard is the necessary next step. ❌REJECTED: This student focuses on Harvard’s reputation and resources. That tells admissions what the school can offer the student, not what the student is already doing or how they would contribute. - - - If you want to write an admitted-level “Why Harvard,” do this: 1️⃣ Start with something concrete you have already done that involved responsibility, leadership, or systems-level issues. 2️⃣Name one real Harvard program, course, or pathway that directly sharpens how you think or act in that area. 3️⃣Show how Harvard is the logical next step to deepen your judgment before expanding your impact beyond your own community. 4️⃣Save this video and DM me “SUPPLEMENTAL” to my Instagram @UltimateIvyLeagueGuide and I’ll send my full guide to writing the most common supplemental essays for top colleges! #ultimateivyleagueguide #uilg #ultimatementor

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